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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Java Software Architect || Menands, NY 12204 - **Company:** GDR Defense - **Location:** Menands, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $77,414.0 - $98,703.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Applications Architecture, Automation of Tests, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Multi-Factor Authentication, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Health Information Management, Windows Servers, Oracle (Applications), Systems Development Life Cycle, Rhapsody, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Web Services, Java Application Server, Enterprise Software Applications, Load Balancing, Spring-boot, Git, Information Technology, Optimization Algorithms, Health Level Seven International, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Vmware, Microservices - **Published:** July 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us62309c091b2cccf4a8fd97f93bb66fc4 ## About the Role 84 months of experience designing, coding, testing, maintaining, upgrading, and debugging Java 8/J2EE distributed applications. Extensive experience with REST APIs, Spring Boot, Microservices, API Gateway, Domain Models, and Web Services. 84 months of experience designing and implementing enterprise APIs including routing, reverse proxying, load balancing, and optimization techniques. 84 months of experience designing secure enterprise applications using Secure SDLC (SSDLC), encryption/decryption, security APIs, transport/message security, SAML, and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). 84 months of experience with version control, Continuous Integration (CI), deployment, and automated testing. 48 months of experience working on Public Sector Government IT projects. 48 months of experience implementing HIPAA-compliant healthcare applications, including data encryption and security standards. Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, MIS, or a related technical discipline. Preferred Technical Skills: Java 8 / J2EE Spring Boot RESTful APIs Microservices Architecture API Gateway HL7 Healthcare Messaging Health Information Exchange (HIE) Oracle Rhapsody Integration Engine Secure SDLC SAML Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Version Control Systems (Git) Continuous Integration & Deployment (CI/CD) Windows Server Environment ## Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is seeking an experienced Java Software Architect to lead the redesign and modernization of a Java-based Health Information Exchange (HIE) application by replatforming it onto enterprise-supported technologies. The consultant will architect scalable solutions, support real-time healthcare data exchange, and guide modernization efforts while ensuring compliance with healthcare security standards. Responsibilities: Lead the redesign and modernization of an existing Java application to enterprise-supported technologies. Support real-time exchange of HL7 healthcare messages (ADT, VXU, RDE, and other message types) between OMH systems and Qualified Entities. Create application architecture, infrastructure diagrams, and technical documentation. Debug and troubleshoot complex Java applications and APIs. Architect, develop, and manage migration to modern infrastructure platforms. Design secure, scalable, and maintainable enterprise applications. Collaborate with technical teams to establish coding standards, architecture, and best practices. Conduct code reviews and provide technical leadership. Develop programming guidelines and mentor development teams. Participate in technical training and knowledge transfer activities., Location: Schenectady, NY -12345-6000 (100% On-site only) Duration: 12 months Skills: Digital : VMWare Experience Required: 4-6 Job Title: Virtual Analyst/VMware Engineer R… + 1 day ago + ## Related Videos - [Beam Me Up, Java! 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