Software Engineer II

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CTG is seeking to fill a Software Engineer II opening for our client.

Location: Remote

Duration: 6 months

Primary Responsibilities:

• Complete and oversee basic to complex systems analysis, design, development, testing, and implementation activities.

• Serve as a key individual contributor on complex application development and technology projects.

• Maintain an excellent functional and technical understanding of supported applications and integrated systems.

• Provide technical direction and coordinate development activities across small to large-scale projects.

• Prepare and manage the technical components of project plans, including estimates, milestones, dependencies, and delivery schedules.

• Collaborate with Development, Operations, Technology, business users, and other stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle, from technical analysis through user acceptance testing.

• Prepare and review test data, execute detailed test plans, troubleshoot issues, and complete required debugging.

• Analyze complex relationships and dependencies among programs, interfacing applications, databases, platforms, and transaction-processing systems.

• Provide technical consulting and leadership in identifying and implementing technology solutions that support business objectives.

• Develop and maintain clear technical and functional specifications, system documentation, diagrams, charts, and process documentation.

• Review technical documentation and work products prepared by less experienced personnel.

• Assess project requirements, including required tasks, estimated timeframes, resource needs, and effort.

• Support the efficient operation, reliability, and effectiveness of supported applications.

• Participate in technical evaluations of vendor software and recommend new technologies, policies, and processes when appropriate.

• Follow and promote established software development standards, procedures, security requirements, and operational controls.

• Maintain a strong understanding of supported business functions, processes, operations, and strategic objectives.

• Support production applications, including incident management, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and resolution of technical issues.

• Understand and adhere to risk, regulatory, security, and internal control standards.

• Identify risk-related issues requiring escalation to management.

• Maintain internal control standards and support timely remediation of audit and regulatory findings, as applicable.

• Participate in due diligence, cost/benefit analysis, business studies, and other special projects as required.

Scope of Responsibilities:

The Software Engineer II works under the supervision of a Technology Team Lead and is expected to work independently on high-level systems analysis, technical design, development, testing, and implementation activities. The position may coordinate development activities and provide technical guidance to other resources on small to large-scope projects.

The role interacts with technology teams, business stakeholders, senior management, clients, vendors, and other project participants. The position may serve as a technical representative on committees, ad-hoc projects, migration initiatives, and other technology-related efforts.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:

• May direct and monitor the activities of less experienced technical resources on project assignments.

• Coordinate development tasks and project activities across multiple teams.

• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and review of work completed by less experienced personnel.

• Monitor project assignments and assist with ensuring deliverables are completed according to established schedules and quality standards.

• May provide backup to management and serve as a technical lead for assigned initiatives.

Education and Experience Required:

• Minimum of an Associate's degree and 5 years of systems analysis/application development experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 7 years of higher education and/or work experience, including at least 5 years of systems analysis/application development experience.

• Experience with application development software, hardware platforms, and enterprise technology environments.

• Experience with Debit/ATM/POS transaction processing and mainframe integration ; ACI Trans24 experience preferred.

• Experience with ISO 8583 transaction messaging and analysis .

• Experience with SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services) and Microsoft SQL Server .

• Experience integrating SQL Server and mainframe systems.

• Experience supporting production applications and participating in incident management and issue resolution.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience presenting technical information to business and technical audiences.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects.

• Detail-oriented with strong lateral-thinking and troubleshooting abilities.

• Experience coordinating between application development teams and business units.

• Experience recommending and implementing technology and systems solutions.

• Experience driving project milestones and delivery dates.

• Proficiency with personal computers and common project management, word processing, spreadsheet, and collaboration tools.

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience with ACI Worldwide Postilion .

• ACI Postilion production support and incident management experience.

• Experience with data center/CoLo migration projects.

• Experience with TLS certificate management .

• Experience with Hardware Security Modules (HSM) ; Utimaco experience preferred.

• Advanced understanding of supported applications and interfacing/integrated applications.

• Good understanding of enterprise application frameworks and technology environments.

• Subject matter expertise in the business functions and applications being supported.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.

• Ability to multitask across multiple components of complex projects.

• Action-oriented and proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.

• Advanced understanding of the overall system architecture and ability to contribute to projects outside of normal business-as-usual (BAU) activities.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.

To Apply:

To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $46.64 - $77.74/hour. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered.

About CTG

CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients’ digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years’ experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results-driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries.

Together, we shape what’s next—working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. At CTG, you’ll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey. For more information, visit .

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.