Our goal is to solve problems and deliver results for our clients. At Cloud and Things, you can be a part of transforming the public sector’s IT environment. Our team is on the forefront of helping to solve the government's most complex IT challenges. If you are seeking a role that offers the opportunity to work on rewarding projects, consider a career with Cloud and Things.
*This is an exempt position. Salary commensurate with experience*
Job Title: Lead Platform Engineer (Framework)
Location: Albany, NY (Hybrid)
Duration: 27 Months (with potential for extension)
W2 Hourly Rate: $80-$100/hour
Application Deadline: November 22, 2026
Overview:
We are seeking a Lead Platform Engineer (Framework) who will support our NYS client. This Specialist III role leads the design and governance of reusable Java frameworks, SDKs, and libraries that support multiple enterprise development teams. The engineer will establish shared architecture and security standards, improve package delivery and testing, and enable teams to integrate common platform capabilities.
Duties:
• Architect, develop, and maintain reusable software frameworks, SDKs, libraries, and shared services using Java or C# for authentication, logging, data access, and integration.
• Apply software design patterns, dependency injection, and API design principles to build modular, extensible shared components.
• Publish, version, and manage packages through repository managers such as Nexus, Artifactory, Maven Central, or NuGet, following semantic versioning and backward-compatibility standards.
• Design and optimize CI/CD build and release workflows using Maven, Gradle, npm, or related tools for automated testing, packaging, and deployment.
• Implement unit, integration, and regression testing to validate the reliability and security of shared libraries.
• Define and enforce coding standards, architectural patterns, security baselines, and technical documentation; perform architectural and code reviews.
• Partner with development teams to integrate frameworks, troubleshoot complex issues, provide developer guides and code examples, and deliver technical training.
• Other duties as assigned.
Mandatory Qualifications:
• 7+ years of experience working on complex projects, including 2+ years in a leadership role as a Specialist (Level III).
• 5+ years of experience designing and developing reusable software libraries, SDKs, or core frameworks used across multiple development teams.
• 5+ years of advanced programming experience in Java.
Desirable Qualifications:
• 5+ years of experience authoring technical documentation.
• 5+ years of experience with software design patterns, dependency injection, and API design principles.
• 5+ years of experience publishing and managing software packages to JFrog Artifactory.
• 5+ years of experience with CI/CD pipelines and build automation tools using GitLab.
• 5+ years of experience writing comprehensive unit and integration tests for shared libraries.
What We Offer:
Opportunities to lead impactful transformations in the public sector infrastructure.
Engagement with high-profile government initiatives, supporting meaningful change.
Professional development through exposure to innovative Agile practices and leadership collaboration.
A collaborative environment that values ownership, initiative, and continuous learning.
Ready to make a difference?
We’re eager to connect with qualified candidates committed to delivering results and fostering excellence within client projects.
Cloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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- Dice Id: 91116955
- Position Id: 9545
- Posted 11 hours ago
