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: Java Developer
Location: Albany, NY (Hybrid)
Duration: 30 months (with potential for extension)
W2 Hourly Rate: $65-$85/hour
Application Deadline: October 29, 2026
Overview:
We are seeking a Java Developer (Developer Level 3) to support NYS ITS in modernizing the Integrated Eligibility System (IES). This role designs, develops, and maintains scalable, high-performance Java applications that improve the delivery of Medicaid, SNAP, Public Assistance, Child Support, and other health and human services programs. The developer collaborates with cross-functional Agile teams to deliver reliable solutions that meet business requirements and applicable state and federal standards.
Duties:
• Design, develop, test, and implement complex, high-volume, low-latency Java applications for IES modernization.
• Analyze existing systems and technical requirements to design solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, business analysts, testers, and other stakeholders to define and implement application features.
• Participate in all stages of the software development lifecycle, including Agile/Scrum development, deployment, and maintenance.
• Diagnose and resolve technical and production issues, including memory leaks, network failures, and performance problems.
• Recommend improvements to Java applications and infrastructure to enhance performance, functionality, and maintainability.
• Support deployment of new features, monitor integration and system stability, and maintain technical and user-support documentation.
• Apply emerging technologies and development best practices where appropriate; perform other duties as assigned.
Mandatory Qualifications:
• More than 7 years of experience working on complex projects, including 2 or more years in a Developer leadership role (Level III).
• More than 7 years of Java development experience, including Java/J2EE, object-oriented programming (OOP), design patterns, and SOLID principles.
• More than 7 years of experience with Spring frameworks (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security) and ORM technologies such as Hibernate or JPA.
Desirable Qualifications:
• More than 7 years of experience designing, building, and maintaining microservices and RESTful APIs, including relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL) and NoSQL databases.
• More than 7 years of experience with testing frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito and build tools such as Maven or Gradle.
• More than 7 years of experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, including Docker and Kubernetes containerization.
• More than 7 years of experience applying DevOps principles and using CI/CD tools such as Jenkins.
• 2+ years of experience working in federal or state government, preferably in Health and Human Services or Integrated Eligibility System programs such as PA, TA, SNAP, HEAP, Fair Hearings, or Child Support.
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: 9517
- Posted 1 hour ago
