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Senior Java Developer

Cloud and ThingsAlbany, NY🇺🇸United States

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Salary$70 - $85/hr
SeniorityMid Senior
Work modeHybrid
LocationAlbany, NY, United States
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Job description

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: Senior Java Developer
Location: Albany, NY (Hybrid)
Duration: 27 Months (with potential for extension)
W2 Hourly Rate: $70–$85/hour
Application Deadline: November 16, 2026
Overview:
We are seeking a Senior Java Developer who will support our NYS client on the Integrated Eligibility System (IES) modernization program. This role develops and enhances scalable Java applications supporting critical health and human services programs, including Medicaid, SNAP, Public Assistance, and Child Support. The developer will collaborate with architects, technical leads, business analysts, and testers to deliver reliable solutions aligned with state and federal standards.
Duties:
  • Design, develop, and implement complex, high-volume, low-latency enterprise Java applications.
  • Analyze existing systems, identify technical requirements, and design solutions that meet business objectives.
  • Collaborate with product managers, architects, business analysts, testers, and other stakeholders to define functionality and delivery priorities.
  • Contribute throughout the software development lifecycle, from analysis and development through deployment and maintenance, in Agile/Scrum teams.
  • Investigate and resolve application defects and complex production issues, including memory leaks and network failures.
  • Recommend Java platform and infrastructure improvements to increase functionality, performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Coordinate feature deployments and monitor integration and production stability.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation and user-support materials; apply current development practices and emerging technologies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Mandatory Qualifications:
  • More than 7 years of experience working on complex projects, including 2+ years in a leadership role as a Developer (Level III).
  • More than 7 years of experience as a Java Developer, 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 architectures and RESTful APIs.
  • 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 with DevOps principles and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins.
  • 2+ years of experience in a federal or state government setting; Health and Human Services and Integrated Eligibility System programs (PA, TA, SNAP, HEAP, Fair Hearings, Child Support) preferred.
  • More than 7 years of experience with relational databases such as Oracle and PostgreSQL, SQL, and NoSQL databases.

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.
AI-Assisted Resume Evaluation Notice
Cloud and Things – Talent Management
Notice to Candidates
Cloud and Things utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist our recruiting team in evaluating candidate applications for streamlining; consistency, efficiency, and thoroughness. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by our human recruiting professionals.
How AI Is Used
Our AI tools assist by:
Analyzing resumes against job requirements
Supporting our recruiters in candidate data evaluation
Ensuring consistent review standards across all applications
Important: AI serves as a support tool only. As noted above, all candidate selection and hiring decisions are made by experienced human recruiters. Your unedited resume will be processed by our AI tools as part of this evaluation.
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Cloud and Things Data Handling:
Your information is processed securely and used exclusively for recruitment purposes
Cloud and Things may store your resume in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) indefinitely for future job matching opportunities
You may opt out of long-term ATS storage by emailing your name and your request to opt out of storing your resume in the ATS to:
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AI Tool Data Processing:
AI processing data is retained for a maximum of 90 days, after which it is deleted
All data sent to AI tools is encrypted in transit and at rest
AI tools comply with applicable privacy laws including GDPR and CCPA
Personal data is anonymized or minimized wherever possible during AI processing
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