Software Engineer II

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Are you ready to join a growing team?

CTG is seeking a Software Engineer II to join our client's development team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced backend engineer who enjoys designing, developing, and supporting high-performing enterprise applications while working on complex technical initiatives. The ideal candidate has strong Java and Spring Boot expertise, Azure development experience, and a passion for building scalable, secure APIs.

Location: Buffalo, NY (Candidate must be able to work onsite Monday–Thursday, 4 days per week.)
Duration: 12 months

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and enhance RESTful APIs and microservices supporting business-critical applications.
• Perform systems analysis, technical design, coding, debugging, testing, and implementation for complex software solutions.
• Develop cloud-based solutions utilizing Azure Functions, Managed Identities, Key Vault, service integrations, and monitoring capabilities.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, developers, QA, and operations teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Create technical specifications, project estimates, system documentation, and implementation plans.
• Conduct code reviews, unit testing, debugging, and root cause analysis to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Analyze application integrations and dependencies across enterprise systems.
• Mentor junior developers and coordinate technical work on project initiatives.
• Recommend improvements to application architecture, development standards, and engineering best practices.
• Support production applications, troubleshoot issues, and implement performance improvements.
• Ensure compliance with development standards, security requirements, risk controls, and regulatory policies.

Scope of Responsibilities

• Independently perform advanced systems analysis, application design, and software development activities.
• Lead technical efforts on small to large development projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Work closely with senior technology leadership, business partners, vendors, and project managers.
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced developers and support project delivery from design through implementation.
• Contribute to strategic technology initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities

• No direct supervisory responsibilities.
• Provides technical leadership, mentoring, and project coordination for junior developers and project team members.

Education and Experience Required

• Associate's degree and 5+ years of systems analysis/application development experience; or a combined 7+ years of higher education and/or relevant work experience, including at least 5 years of application development experience.
• Strong backend development experience (this is not a front-end/UI development role).
• Professional experience with:
  • Java (Object-Oriented Programming, data structures, concurrency)
  • Spring Boot
  • RESTful API development
  • Build automation and unit testing
  • Azure Functions
  • Azure Service Integrations
  • Azure Key Vault
  • Managed Identities
  • Azure Monitoring
  • client libraries
  • OAuth 2.0 authentication
  • API integration and error handling
• Experience developing and supporting enterprise applications.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience coordinating with business and technical teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills.

Education and Experience Preferred

• Experience within banking or financial services environments.
• Knowledge of enterprise application frameworks and integrated systems.
• Experience supporting highly available, mission-critical applications.
• Ability to lead technical initiatives while working independently and collaboratively.
• Experience evaluating and implementing new technologies and development best practices.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and action-driven approach to software development.

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!