Software Engineer II

Software Engineer II

CTG is seeking to fill a Software Engineer II opening for our client. Location: Buffalo, NY Duration: 6 Months

Primary Responsibilities:

• Complete and oversee basic to complex systems analysis, design, development, and implementation activities.
• Serve as a key individual contributor on complex software development and application enhancement projects.
• Design, develop, and support enterprise applications using Java 21, Spring Boot 4.0, Microservices architecture, and Oracle databases.
• Maintain a strong functional and technical understanding of supported applications and related business processes.
• Direct and monitor less experienced team members and coordinate development tasks across projects of varying size and complexity.
• Prepare and manage technical project plans, including effort estimates, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Participate throughout the software development lifecycle, from technical analysis and design through user acceptance testing and deployment.
• Develop, review, and execute detailed test plans and test cases, including debugging and issue resolution.
• Evaluate complex relationships among applications, integrations, databases, and platforms to ensure scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Prepare and maintain technical specifications, systems documentation, process flows, charts, diagrams, and related artifacts.
• Review technical documentation and deliverables created by less experienced staff.
• Conduct project assessments, including scope analysis, task identification, effort estimation, and timeline development.
• Maintain the efficient operation and effectiveness of supported applications and services.
• Recommend and implement new technologies, development methodologies, policies, and processes to improve organizational effectiveness.
• Participate in evaluations of third-party software, platforms, and vendor solutions.
• Promote adherence to development standards, coding best practices, security requirements, and established procedures.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand operational needs, strategic objectives, and technology requirements.
• Support risk management, compliance, audit, and regulatory initiatives.
• Complete additional duties and special projects as assigned, including due diligence, cost-benefit analysis, and business studies.

Scope of Responsibilities:

• Work under the supervision of the Technology Team Lead while independently managing advanced systems analysis and technical development activities.
• Lead technical efforts for small- to large-scale projects and provide guidance to project team members.
• Monitor project progress and team performance to ensure successful delivery of quality solutions within established timelines.
• Collaborate with senior management, business partners, technology teams, and external vendors.
• Serve as a technical representative on committees, working groups, and strategic initiatives as required.
• Provide backup support to leadership and assist with technical decision-making and planning activities.
• Interact regularly with senior management, technology personnel, clients, and vendors to support business objectives.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior developers and analysts.
• Coordinate project assignments and development activities across project teams.
• Review technical deliverables and provide constructive feedback to support professional development.
• May lead project teams and oversee technical execution for assigned initiatives.
• Monitor team performance and project progress to ensure successful outcomes.

Education and Experience Required:

• Associate's degree and a minimum of five (5) years of systems analysis and application development experience; or a combined minimum of seven (7) years of higher education and/or work experience, including at least five (5) years of systems analysis/application development experience.
• Strong experience with Java 21 and Spring Boot 4.0 development.
• Experience designing and developing Microservices-based applications.
• Experience working with Oracle Database technologies.
• Familiarity with application development software and hardware platforms.
• Proficiency with project management, word processing, spreadsheet, and collaboration tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience presenting technical concepts to various audiences.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management capabilities.
• Detail-oriented with strong critical-thinking and lateral-thinking skills.
• Experience coordinating efforts between application development teams and business units.
• Experience recommending, designing, and implementing enterprise system solutions.
• Proven ability to manage project milestones and delivery schedules.

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Good understanding of banking or enterprise application frameworks.
• Subject matter expertise within supported business domains and applications.
• Advanced understanding of integrated enterprise applications and system interoperability.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within collaborative team environments.
• Strong multitasking skills with experience supporting multiple complex initiatives.
• Action-oriented and proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Advanced system-level knowledge with the ability to contribute to projects beyond normal business-as-usual activities.
• Experience working within highly regulated industries such as banking or financial services.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.