Lead / L3 Java Developer (Enterprise Modernization)
Lead / L3 Java Developer (Enterprise Modernization) IES PRD 542 🔥Looking to make a real-world impact with your code? We are hiring an experienced L3 Java Developer for a long-term, large-scale public sector modernization project! Help build robust, high-volume applications that streamline critical health and human services programs used by millions.
📍 Location: Albany, NY (Hybrid)
⏳ Duration: 27 Months (Long-Term Contract)
💻 Role Overview:
As a Senior/Lead Java Developer, you will work across agile, cross-functional teams to design, build, and deploy high-performance microservices and enterprise application features. You will work on both back-end and front-end architectures while ensuring high-quality, scalable code.🔑 Key ResponsibilitiesArchitect & Implement: Design high-volume, low-latency Java applications using Spring Boot and microservices. Full SDLC Engagement: Participate in all stages of development from technical analysis through deployment and maintenance. Troubleshoot & Optimize: Diagnose complex production issues (e.g., memory leaks, network failures) and recommend system performance upgrades. Collaborate: Work alongside architects, product managers, business analysts, and QA teams to translate business needs into scalable technology solutions. DevOps & Infrastructure: Partner with teams on CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and cloud deployment monitoring.
🎯 Required Qualifications:
7+ Years of overall software development experience, including 2+ years in a technical leadership role. 7+ Years of deep experience with Java/J2EE, OOP design patterns, and SOLID principles. 7+ Years using core frameworks: Spring (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security) and ORM (Hibernate or JPA). 🌟 Preferred ExperienceMicroservices architecture and RESTful API design. Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), plus containerization with Docker & Kubernetes. CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Maven/Gradle) and unit testing (JUnit, Mockito). Relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL) and NoSQL platforms. Public Sector / Government Systems Experience (Health & Human Services, Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, or Integrated Eligibility Systems preferred).
Skills:
database, java, design, spring, spring boot, cloud, ci/cd, microservices, enterprise, modernization