Frontend Software Developer
About the Job:
Maximus is seeking a Frontend Software Developer to support its United States Air Force (USAF) mission. This role focuses on front-end design and development, user interface improvements, and application usability. The selected candidate will perform engineering and analytical tasks to support process improvement, specialized studies, and requirements definition. Responsibilities include creating technical designs, wireframes, and mockups, improving graphical user interfaces (GUIs), optimizing UI components, and enhancing system navigation to make applications easier for operators to use. This is a remote position requiring an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance, with the ability to obtain a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph. The role may also require travel to a client site approximately 10–20% of the time.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform front-end design and software development activities in support of the USAF mission.
Create technical design drawings, wireframes, mockups, and supporting documentation for project management and stakeholder reviews.
Plan and implement modifications to graphical user interfaces (GUIs).Build, improve, and optimize user interface components and application features.
Enhance system navigation and usability to improve the operator experience.
Analyze requirements and support process improvement initiatives and specialized technical studies.
Prepare, conduct, and document system tests to verify application functionality and compliance with project requirements.
Contribute to Agile, user-centered application design and development practices.
Support cloud-based development and integration between unclassified and classified application deployments.
Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field. A Master's degree may substitute for two years of experience.
- At least 7 years of software development experience using object-oriented and scripting languages.
- Experience with DevSecOps, microservices, and container-related tools and technologies.
- Demonstrated experience preparing, conducting, and documenting system tests.
- At least 3 years of experience using bug-tracking software such as Jira.
- At least 3 years of experience testing web-based applications.
- At least 3 years of experience participating in software development programs or projects.
- At least 3 years of recent front-end web design and development experience.
- Practical experience developing applications in a cloud environment.
- Experience integrating data between unclassified and classified application deployments.
- Demonstrated experience with Agile and user-centric application design.
- Strong understanding of modern UI/UX practices.
- Active TS/SCI security clearance required, with the ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.
- Technical SkillsObject-oriented and scripting languages
- Front-end web design and development
- DevSecOps tools and practices
- Microservices architecture
- Container technologies
- Jira and bug-tracking tools
- Web application testing
- Cloud-based developmentGUI design, wireframing, and mockups
- Agile development methodologiesUI/UX design principles
- Work Arrangement and TravelThis is a remote position based in the United States. The role may require travel to a client site approximately 10–20% of the time.
Compensation and Benefits:
Compensation is based on factors such as job location, education, training, relevant experience, responsibilities, travel requirements, and internal pay alignment. A specific salary range is not provided in the listing.
Maximus offers a range of employee benefits, including:
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Potential short-term and long-term incentives
- Program-specific awards, where applicable
Equal Employment Opportunity
Maximus evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.
Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals who require assistance during any phase of the employment process, including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews.