Java Developer

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*

Overview:

We are seeking a Java Developer who will support our NYS client with the modernization of the Integrated Eligibility System. This role will be expected to work with cross-functional teams to develop robust and scalable applications that improve the delivery of critical health and human services programs such as Medicaid, SNAP, Public Assistance, and Child Support. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing, developing, and deploying robust, scalable, and high-performance Java applications for enterprise-level systems. Strong experience in Agile/Scrum environments is a must along with the ability to contribute to both front-end and back-end application development.

Duties:

• Design, development, and implement complex, high-volume, and low-latency Java applications.

• Develop software solutions by analyzing current systems, determining technical requirements, and ensuring designs conform to business goals.

• Collaborate with product managers and other stakeholders to define application objectives, features, and functionality.

• Contribute to all stages of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), from initial analysis to deployment and maintenance.

• Identify and resolve immediate and potential technical issues, including complex production problems like memory leaks and network failures.

• Recommend upgrades and changes to existing Java infrastructure to improve functionality, performance, and system longevity.

• Collaborate the deployment of new features and monitor for successful integration, ensuring system stability.

• Assist in creating and maintaining detailed technical and user support documentation.

• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices, and introduce innovations where applicable.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

• 7+ years of experience working on complex projects with 2 or more years in a leadership role as a Developer

• 7+ years of experience as a Java developer including experience in Java/J2EE and object-oriented programming (OOP) principles, design patterns, and SOLID principles

• 7+ years of experience with popular frameworks, particularly Spring (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security) and ORM technologies like Hibernate or JPA

• 7+ years of proven experience designing, building, and maintaining microservices architectures and RESTful APIs.

• 7+ years of experience with testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mockito) and proficiency with build tools like Maven or Gradle

• 7+ years of experience with major cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, including an understanding of containerization with Docker and Kubernetes

• 7+ years of experience with DevOps principles and experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins

• 7 years of experience with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL) and SQL, as well as experience with NoSQL databases

• 2+ years of experience working in a federal or state government setting (Health and Human Services, especially in Integrated Eligibility System programs such as PA, TA, SNAP, HEAP, Fair Hearings, Child Support, etc. preferred)

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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