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Programmer

i-Link Solutions
Albany, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/20/2026
Job Title: Programmer – Expert

Task ID: HBITS-08-15065

Position Duration: 30 Months

Client: State of NY

Agency: NYS Dept of Labor

Interview : In-Person

Please call (703) 466-0951 | (571) 351-1868 | (703) 348-3018 or email at nysreqs@ilinksolutions.com

Description

  • Build core REST endpoints, construct and optimize database queries in collaboration with the Data Architect, and implement business-logic validations.
  • Design and review Java-based microservices and APIs supporting integration between the core UI system and the AI Job Assist Tool.
  • Review, critique, and recommend approval of vendor API specifications, data schemas, and integration designs before ITS development begins.
  • Act as a technical liaison among the vendor AI team, NYSDOL business subject-matter experts, and ITS security/infrastructure teams.
  • Collaborate on establishing coding standards and branching strategies, and perform critical code reviews for security, performance, and maintainability.
  • Design end-to-end integration among REST APIs, the MCP server, and the core UI system of record.
  • Collaborate with GCP Cloud Engineering on secure egress proxies, VPC Service Controls, GKE, Pub/Sub, IAM, and related cloud-native architecture.
  • Design validation frameworks that prevent corrupt or unapproved AI- generated data from being written back to the UI system.
  • Anticipate and mitigate API instability, dependency, and database-change risks, and develop technical workarounds as needed.
  • Develop and execute load-testing strategies to support approximately 1,500 concurrent users and document-heavy workloads.
  • Support integration of AI capabilities and Model Context Protocol (MCP) services with enterprise Java/microservice solutions.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation and provide knowledge transfer and mentoring to State staff.


Mandatory Qualifications 1 96 months experience in enterprise backend software development and API architecture using Java and microservices, including design and implementation of REST APIs. 2 36 months experience in a technical leadership or architecture role on enterprise systems, including code review, technical standards, and cross-functional/vendor coordination. 3 24 months experience integrating enterprise applications with AI-enabled services or AI platforms, including validation of data exchanged between AI services and systems of record. 4 12 months experience designing, implementing, or validating Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, clients, tools, or integrations. 5 24 months experience with GCP cloud-native architectures and services, including one or more of GKE, Pub/Sub, IAM, VPC Service Controls, or secure egress patterns. 6 24 months experience delivering solutions in high-compliance environments such as IRS Publication 1075, CJIS, HIPAA, or comparable regulated environments. 7 24 months experience designing data-integrity, write-back validation, or API security controls for transactional enterprise systems. Required Documentation

  • Résumé
  • Copy of Candidate Identification


(i.e., Driver's License/Green Card/Visa and Passport if applicable)

  • Any documents referenced in the above Requested Qualifications


(i.e., professional certifications, degrees, etc.)

i-Link Solutions requires a Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Information Systems or a closely related field of study for all positions.

Disclaimer: i-Link Solutions Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We especially invite women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability

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