Java Programmer

Seeking an Expert Java Programmer to lead backend development and API architecture for the NYS Department of Labor’s AI-powered Unemployment Insurance Job Assist Tool. The role involves Java microservices, REST APIs, MCP integration, GCP architecture, security, and enterprise system integration., Develop and optimize Java-based microservices, REST APIs, database queries, and business logic.

• Lead API architecture, code reviews, technical standards, and vendor integrations.
• Design and implement MCP servers, clients, tools, and AI platform integrations.
• Integrate AI services with enterprise systems while ensuring data accuracy and validation.
• Work with GCP services including GKE, Pub/Sub, IAM, and VPC Service Controls.
• Implement API security, data integrity, and write-back validation controls.
• Ensure compliance with standards such as HIPAA, CJIS, and IRS 1075.
• Perform load testing, troubleshoot integration issues, and support approximately 1,500 concurrent users.
• Provide technical documentation, mentoring, and knowledge transfer.

8+ years of Java backend development, microservices, and REST API architecture.

• 3+ years in technical leadership or enterprise architecture.
• 2+ years in AI platform integration and GCP cloud services.
• 1+ year of MCP server/client development or integration.
• 2+ years in regulated environments and API security/data integrity controls.