System Integration Engineer (Java)

Cloud and Things; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud and Things is seeking a System Integration Engineer (Java) to support the NYS Integrated Eligibility System project in Albany, NY. This hybrid role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise Java applications and interfaces for a high-profile government program.

The ideal candidate has seven or more years in complex projects, including leadership, with deep experience in JEE, Spring, Web Services, and ORM tools.

Qualifications

• Seven+ years on complex projects with two years in a leadership role as System Integration Engineer.
• Seven+ years of enterprise app development using JEE, JMS, Web Services, and ORM tech (JPA/Hibernate).
• Five+ years with Spring APIs/frameworks (MVC, Batch, Boot, REST).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate enterprise applications and interfaces for Fair Hearings.
• Build client-facing and internal apps aligned with NYS requirements.
• Translate requirements into enterprise components and perform unit tests.
• Collaborate with leads to translate designs into technical components.
• Apply architecture standards to develop scalable apps.
• Develop reusable code and services per architecture standards.
• Support lifecycles including defect resolution and post-implementation support.
• Deliver work products aligned with design, business needs, and plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Enterprise app development

Spring frameworks

System integration planning

Tools

JEE

JMS

Web Services

JPA/Hibernate

Spring MVC

Spring Batch

Spring Boot

Spring REST

CI/CD

Git

Jenkins

Maven

Artifactory/Nexus

AngularJS

MongoDB

Azure

Google Cloud

Okta

SSO

Active Directory

Kafka

MuleSoft

Redis

Red Hat OpenShift

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. Salarycommensuratewith experience*

Job Title:System Integration Engineer
Location: Albany, NY (Hybrid)
Duration:34 Months (with potential for extension)
W2 Hourly Rate: $75–$90/hour
Application Deadline:November 3, 2026

Overview

We are seeking aSystem Integration Engineer (Java) who will support our NYS client. The consultant will support the Integrated Eligibility System (IES) Fair Hearings project by designing, developing, integrating, and maintaining enterprise Java applications and interfaces. The role collaborates with technical leads, architects, and stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions aligned with NYS business needs and enterprise architecture standards.

Duties

• Design, develop, and implement solutions integrating enterprise applications, data, and interfaces for the Fair Hearings project.
• Design, build, and enhance client-facing and internal applications aligned with NYS business and technical requirements.
• Translate business requirements and use cases into enterprise applications and perform unit testing.
• Work with technical leads and architects to translate high- and low-level designs into technical components.
• Apply enterprise architecture standards and design principles to develop scalable applications.
• Develop reusable code, libraries, and shared services in accordance with technical and architecture standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and team members to analyze complex issues and formulate recommendations.
• Provide application lifecycle support, including defect resolution, enhancements, and post-implementation incident response.
• Deliver work products and applications consistent with system design, business needs, and project plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Mandatory Qualifications

• More than seven (7) years of experience on complex projects, including at least two (2) years in a leadership role as a System Integration Engineer (Level II).
• More than seven (7) years of enterprise application development using JEE, JMS, Web Services, and ORM technologies such as JPA/Hibernate, including at least two (2) years supporting an Integrated Eligibility System (IES) program in a Health and Human Services environment.
• More than five (5) years of experience developing applications using Spring APIs and frameworks, including Spring MVC, Spring Batch, Spring Boot, and Spring REST.

Desirable Qualifications

• Seven (7) or more years of experience implementing automated unit testing frameworks and developing applications using complex SQL queries against Oracle or Microsoft SQL Server.
• Five (5) or more years of experience developing microservices-based applications and using CI/CD, source control, and build tools such as Git, Jenkins, Maven, and Artifactory/Nexus.
• Three (3) or more years of experience developing web applications using JSON, AngularJS, and MongoDB, with working knowledge of Azure or Google Cloud, Okta, SSO, Active Directory, Kafka, MuleSoft, Redis, and Red Hat OpenShift.

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.