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Freelance Java Developer Government Jobs in Schenectady, NY

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Java Developer

Albany, NY · On-site

$140K - $220K/yr

Java Developer Employment Type: Full-Time Department: Information Technology CGS is seeking a Java ... CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government's most ...

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Java Developer

Albany, NY · On-site

$140K - $220K/yr

Java Developer Employment Type: Full-Time Department: Information Technology CGS is seeking a Java ... CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government's most ...

USM

JAVA Developer

Albany, NY · On-site

$50.75 - $65.50/hr

We are a project-driven firm that reliably meets the IT needs of our State and Government customers ... JAVA Developer Location: Albany, NY Duration: 6-12 Months TOP SKILLS Minimum of six (6) years in ...

Cloud and Things

Senior Java Developer

Albany, NY · On-site

$90 - $117/hr

Our team is on the forefront of helping to solve the government's most complex IT challenges. If ... Senior Java Developer Location: 40 North Pearl, Albany, NY - Hybrid Duration: 31 Months (with ...

USM

Urgent Need Java Developer with LinkedIN ID

Albany, NY · On-site

$50.75 - $65.50/hr

We are a project-driven firm that reliably meets the IT needs of our State and Government customers ... Java Developer with LinkedIN id Location: Albany, NY Duration: 6-12 Months TOP SKILLS Minimum of ...

JSM Consulting Inc.

Software Developer

Albany, NY · On-site

They are seeking a Software Developer to develop Java-based enterprise applications, integrate ... Java-based enterprise applications, contributing to government systems, handling data access ...

JSM Consulting Inc.

Software Developer

Albany, NY · On-site

The role involves developing, building, and testing Java EE applications, as well as working with ... government organization, which includes business knowledge, technical design, development ...

JSM Consulting Inc.

Software Developer Senior

Albany, NY · On-site

$54.25 - $71.50/hr

The role involves developing, building, and testing Java EE applications while utilizing J2EE ... a Government Taxation organization, which includes business knowledge, technical design ...

GDIT

Software Developer (COBOL)

Albany, NY · Hybrid

$85K - $103K/yr

Shape what's next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what's next for your ... Java Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE) * Java (multithreaded programming) * Java Message Service ...

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How much do freelance java developer government jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance java developer government in Schenectady, NY is $54.86, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47.45 and $61.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Java Developer Government vs Freelance Java Developer Private Sector?

AspectFreelance Java Developer GovernmentFreelance Java Developer Private Sector
CredentialsTypically requires security clearances and government-specific certificationsGenerally requires standard Java certifications and portfolio
Work EnvironmentGovernment agencies, often in secure or regulated settingsPrivate companies, startups, or consulting firms
Employer & Industry UsagePublic sector projects, government contractsCommercial projects, private sector clients
Search & Comparison IntentSeeking government-specific freelance Java rolesLooking for private sector freelance Java opportunities

Freelance Java Developers working with government agencies often need security clearances and government-specific certifications, working in secure environments on public sector projects. In contrast, private sector freelance Java developers typically focus on commercial projects, requiring standard Java skills and certifications. The choice depends on your credentials, work environment preferences, and the type of projects you aim to pursue.

Freelance Java Developer Government jobs near you

Java Developer - Government Health Exchange / EDI 834 - Albany, NY

KayDev Technology, LLC

Albany, NY • On-site

$73.02/hr

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Job description

Java Developer – Government Health Exchange / EDI 834 – Albany, NY

Job ID: HBITS-08-14977
Department: New York State Department of Health (DOH)
Location: Albany, NY
Duration: 30 months
Pay Rate – 1099: $73.02/hr
Pay Rate – W-2: $63.02/hr

Position Overview

The New York State Department of Health is seeking an experienced Java Developer to support interconnected business processes, software systems, and applications. The successful candidate will contribute to enterprise system architecture, software development, requirements validation, and State-based or Federal health exchange systems.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must clearly demonstrate the following qualifications on their resumes:

  • 84 months of experience in Information Technology analyzing and supporting interconnected business processes, software systems, and applications.

  • 84 months of experience documenting, proposing, and developing system architectures and software solutions for enterprise-wide systems.

  • 84 months of experience researching, documenting, communicating, and validating requirements throughout the system, process, or product/service development lifecycle to confirm that changes will meet the organization’s goals.

  • 72 months of experience working on the New York State Affordable Care Act or another State-based or Federal health exchange.

  • 60 months of experience with State-based or Federal health exchanges, with a specific focus on eligibility determination rules and Federal Affordable Care Act rules.

  • 60 months of experience developing applications using Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, full-stack technologies, and Angular for front-end development.

  • 60 months of experience with Electronic Data Interchange 834 transactions generated by a State-based health exchange for Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and Essential Plan program recipients.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Computer Science.

Preferred Technical Skills / Keywords

  • Java

  • J2EE

  • Spring Boot

  • Full-stack development

  • Angular

  • Enterprise system architecture

  • State-based health exchanges

  • Federal health exchanges

  • Affordable Care Act

  • Eligibility determination rules

  • Electronic Data Interchange

  • EDI 834

  • Medicaid

  • Child Health Plus

  • Essential Plan

Candidate Submission Requirements

Resumes must clearly show the exact number of months of experience supporting each qualification. Relevant project dates, responsibilities, technologies, and health exchange experience should be clearly documented.

Only months of experience will be accepted as the measurement of qualifying experience.

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