{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"6f9426f6c01ef7a6c632b8b4","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6f9426f6c01ef7a6c632b8b4","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6f9426f6c01ef7a6c632b8b4","title":"Senior Java Developer: Cloud Microservices & APIs","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. Salarycommensuratewith experience*Job Title:Senior Java Developer\r\nLocation:40 North Pearl, Albany, NY - Hybrid\r\nDuration:31 Months (with potential for extension)\r\nStart Date:estimated - 10/8/2026\r\nW2 Hourly Rate:$65-$85/hour\r\nApplication Deadline:9/3/2026Overview:We are seeking a Senior Java Developerwho will support our NYS client.\r\nThis role will support modernization of the Child Support Management System (CSMS) by designing, developing, and maintaining mission-critical Java/Spring Boot microservices, REST APIs, batch processing solutions, and system integrations in a cloud-native environment.The developer will collaborate with architects, business analysts, and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable services supporting child support case management operations.Duties:Design, develop, and maintain Spring Boot microservices using domain-driven design and service decomposition best practices.\r\nBuild and deploy loosely coupled, independently deployable services with well-defined API contracts.\r\nDevelop scalable web applications, RESTful APIs, Spring Batch jobs, and integration services for the application platform.\r\nDevelop and optimize Spring Batch jobs for high-volume data processing, reporting, and scheduled workflows.\r\nImplement data access layers using Hibernate/JPA against PostgreSQL databases.\r\nManage inter-service communication using synchronous REST calls and asynchronous messaging patterns.\r\nCollaborate with architects and business analysts to translate requirements into technical solutions and participate in code reviews, enforce coding standards, and mentoring\r\nTroubleshoot application issues and provide timely resolutions across distributed microservices.\r\nContribute to CI/CD pipeline improvements and deployment automation for microservices.\r\nWrite unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability.\r\nSupport system integration efforts, including third-party and inter-agency data exchanges, and perform other duties as assigned.Mandatory Qualifications:7+ years of experience working on complex projects, including 2+ years in a leadership role as a Developer.\r\n7+ years of experience of Java development experience with strong proficiency in Java 21, including records, sealed classes, pattern matching, and virtual threads.\r\n1+ years of experience designing and building microservices architectures, including service decomposition, API gateway patterns, service discovery, and distributed configuration.\r\n7+ years of experience with Spring Boot and the Spring ecosystem, including Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security, and Spring Cloud.\r\nExperience deploying and operating microservices on AWS using EC2, ECS/EKS, RDS, S3, SQS, and Lambda.\r\nExperience with Spring Batch for large-scale batch processing, Hibernate/JPA for ORM and database interaction.\r\nExperience with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases.\r\nExperience building and consuming RESTful APIs using proper versioning and contract-first design.\r\nExperience with inter-service communication patterns, including REST, messaging queues, and event-driven communication.\r\nExperience with government or public sector projects.\r\nFamiliarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar, for microservices deployment pipelines, distributed system concerns - including fault tolerance, circuit breakers, retries, and observability.\r\nHands-on experience with microservices patterns such as saga, CQRS, event sourcing, and API composition.\r\nExperience with service mesh technologies and API gateway solutions such as AWS API Gateway or Spring Cloud Gateway.\r\nExperience with Git version control and collaborative development workflows.\r\nStrong understanding of software design patterns, SOLID principles, and clean code practices.\r\nExperience with Docker and Kubernetes/ECS for microservices containerization and orchestration.\r\nKnowledge of message-driven architecture using SQS, SNS, or Kafka for asynchronous inter-service communication.\r\nKnowledge of database-per-service patterns and database migration tools such as Flyway or Liquibase.\r\nExperience with centralized logging and distributed tracing using CloudWatch, Splunk, Datadog, Zipkin, or OpenTelemetry.\r\nKnowledge of infrastructure-as-code using Terraform or CloudFormation, OAuth2/OpenID Connect for securing microservices.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\r\nCloud and Things – Talent ManagementNotice to CandidatesCloud 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 UsedOur AI tools assist by:Analyzing resumes against job requirements\r\nSupporting our recruiters in candidate data evaluation\r\nEnsuring consistent review standards across all applications\r\nImportant: 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.Your Data and PrivacyCloud and Things Data Handling:Your information is processed securely and used exclusively for recruitment purposes\r\nCloud and Things may store your resume in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) indefinitely for future job matching opportunities\r\nYou 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: security@cloudandthings.com\r\nAll personal information is handled confidentially in accordance with our privacy policyAI Tool Data Processing:AI processing data is retained for a maximum of 90 days, after which it is deleted\r\nAll data sent to AI tools is encrypted in transit and at rest\r\nAI tools comply with applicable privacy laws including GDPR and CCPA\r\nPersonal data is anonymized or minimized wherever possible during AI processingYour ParticipationBy submitting your application, you acknowledge this notice and consent to AI-assisted evaluation as part of our recruitment process. You may opt out only by choosing not to submit your resume for consideration.#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Cloud Things","rawCompany":"cloud things","city":"Albany","state":"NY","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-11-04T03:23:52.124Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1251.00","title":"Computer Programmers","slug":"computer-programmers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Java Developer: Cloud Microservices & APIs","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. Salarycommensuratewith experience*Job Title:Senior Java Developer\r\nLocation:40 North Pearl, Albany, NY - Hybrid\r\nDuration:31 Months (with potential for extension)\r\nStart Date:estimated - 10/8/2026\r\nW2 Hourly Rate:$65-$85/hour\r\nApplication Deadline:9/3/2026Overview:We are seeking a Senior Java Developerwho will support our NYS client.\r\nThis role will support modernization of the Child Support Management System (CSMS) by designing, developing, and maintaining mission-critical Java/Spring Boot microservices, REST APIs, batch processing solutions, and system integrations in a cloud-native environment.The developer will collaborate with architects, business analysts, and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable services supporting child support case management operations.Duties:Design, develop, and maintain Spring Boot microservices using domain-driven design and service decomposition best practices.\r\nBuild and deploy loosely coupled, independently deployable services with well-defined API contracts.\r\nDevelop scalable web applications, RESTful APIs, Spring Batch jobs, and integration services for the application platform.\r\nDevelop and optimize Spring Batch jobs for high-volume data processing, reporting, and scheduled workflows.\r\nImplement data access layers using Hibernate/JPA against PostgreSQL databases.\r\nManage inter-service communication using synchronous REST calls and asynchronous messaging patterns.\r\nCollaborate with architects and business analysts to translate requirements into technical solutions and participate in code reviews, enforce coding standards, and mentoring\r\nTroubleshoot application issues and provide timely resolutions across distributed microservices.\r\nContribute to CI/CD pipeline improvements and deployment automation for microservices.\r\nWrite unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability.\r\nSupport system integration efforts, including third-party and inter-agency data exchanges, and perform other duties as assigned.Mandatory Qualifications:7+ years of experience working on complex projects, including 2+ years in a leadership role as a Developer.\r\n7+ years of experience of Java development experience with strong proficiency in Java 21, including records, sealed classes, pattern matching, and virtual threads.\r\n1+ years of experience designing and building microservices architectures, including service decomposition, API gateway patterns, service discovery, and distributed configuration.\r\n7+ years of experience with Spring Boot and the Spring ecosystem, including Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security, and Spring Cloud.\r\nExperience deploying and operating microservices on AWS using EC2, ECS/EKS, RDS, S3, SQS, and Lambda.\r\nExperience with Spring Batch for large-scale batch processing, Hibernate/JPA for ORM and database interaction.\r\nExperience with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases.\r\nExperience building and consuming RESTful APIs using proper versioning and contract-first design.\r\nExperience with inter-service communication patterns, including REST, messaging queues, and event-driven communication.\r\nExperience with government or public sector projects.\r\nFamiliarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar, for microservices deployment pipelines, distributed system concerns - including fault tolerance, circuit breakers, retries, and observability.\r\nHands-on experience with microservices patterns such as saga, CQRS, event sourcing, and API composition.\r\nExperience with service mesh technologies and API gateway solutions such as AWS API Gateway or Spring Cloud Gateway.\r\nExperience with Git version control and collaborative development workflows.\r\nStrong understanding of software design patterns, SOLID principles, and clean code practices.\r\nExperience with Docker and Kubernetes/ECS for microservices containerization and orchestration.\r\nKnowledge of message-driven architecture using SQS, SNS, or Kafka for asynchronous inter-service communication.\r\nKnowledge of database-per-service patterns and database migration tools such as Flyway or Liquibase.\r\nExperience with centralized logging and distributed tracing using CloudWatch, Splunk, Datadog, Zipkin, or OpenTelemetry.\r\nKnowledge of infrastructure-as-code using Terraform or CloudFormation, OAuth2/OpenID Connect for securing microservices.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\r\nCloud and Things – Talent ManagementNotice to CandidatesCloud 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 UsedOur AI tools assist by:Analyzing resumes against job requirements\r\nSupporting our recruiters in candidate data evaluation\r\nEnsuring consistent review standards across all applications\r\nImportant: 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.Your Data and PrivacyCloud and Things Data Handling:Your information is processed securely and used exclusively for recruitment purposes\r\nCloud and Things may store your resume in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) indefinitely for future job matching opportunities\r\nYou 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: security@cloudandthings.com\r\nAll personal information is handled confidentially in accordance with our privacy policyAI Tool Data Processing:AI processing data is retained for a maximum of 90 days, after which it is deleted\r\nAll data sent to AI tools is encrypted in transit and at rest\r\nAI tools comply with applicable privacy laws including GDPR and CCPA\r\nPersonal data is anonymized or minimized wherever possible during AI processingYour ParticipationBy submitting your application, you acknowledge this notice and consent to AI-assisted evaluation as part of our recruitment process. You may opt out only by choosing not to submit your resume for consideration.#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-11-04T03:23:52.124Z","dateModified":"2026-11-04T03:23:52.124Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Cloud Things","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Albany","addressRegion":"NY","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"6f9426f6c01ef7a6c632b8b4"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6f9426f6c01ef7a6c632b8b4"}}