Software Engineer II

Job Title: Software Engineer II Location: Buffalo, NY Employment: Contract (12 months) Industry: Banking Compensation: $70.00/hr Schedule: 40 hours /week About the Opportunity: Join a technology team where you'll design, develop, and enhance applications that support important business objectives. You'll work independently on complex technical challenges, contribute to projects from analysis through testing, and provide technical guidance to other developers while partnering with technology teams, business stakeholders, and vendors. Why You'll Love Working Here: Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates Why This Opportunity is Exciting: This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally. About Acara Solutions Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide. Sound like a good fit? TODAY What You'll Do: Lead systems analysis, application design, development, testing, debugging, and implementation for basic to complex projects. Coordinate development activities and provide technical direction to less experienced team members across small to large-scale projects. Develop and review technical and functional specifications, project estimates, test plans, system documentation, and technical assessments. Evaluate application, platform, and integration dependencies to identify technology solutions that improve business processes and application performance. Partner with technology teams, business stakeholders, senior management, clients, and vendors to deliver solutions and support strategic technology initiatives. Job Requirements What You'll Bring: High School Diploma or GED Minimum 5 years of experience in systems analysis/application development Minimum 7 years of experience in coordinating between Applications and business units. Minimum 7 years of experience in recommending and implementing systems solutions. Minimum 7 years of experience in driving project milestones and delivery dates. Minimum 7 years of experience in presenting to the target audience. Minimum 7 years of experience in .NET, C#, JavaScript, SQL, Oracle, VB, SSIS, API design, GitLab, ServiceNow, Ansible. Minimum 7 years of experience in Advanced CI/CD Pipeline design/deployment, Agile, Jira, Linux Red Hat, Windows, SQL Server. Minimum 7 years of experience in Production support, server patching, and on-call rotation. What Sets You Apart: Associate Degree Familiar with application development software and hardware platforms. Proficiency with personal computers as well as pertinent project management, word processing, and spreadsheet software. Capable of working on multiple projects of a complex nature. Excellent problem-solving skills to assist in issue resolution. Good verbal and written communication skills. Good organizational and time management skills. Detail-oriented. Good lateral thinking skills. Good understanding of the Bank's application framework. Subject matter expert in business with knowledge or experience utilizing the application/system being supported. Advanced understanding of applications supported, with a sound knowledge of interfacing/integrated applications. Ability to work in a team environment as well as autonomously. Ability to multitask for various components of complex projects. Action-oriented. Proactive. Advanced knowledge and focus on the entire system to work on projects outside of normal business-as-usual (BAU). Additional Information: Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check. Must work off business hours as needed. After you , you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences.

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