Software Engineer II (Java, Spring boot, Microservices, Oracle)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Software Engineer II – Java / Spring Boot / Microservices

Location: Buffalo, NY

Hire Type: Contract

Pay Range: Approximately $70/hour

Work Model: Hybrid – 4 Days Onsite / 1 Day Remote (Buffalo-area candidates strongly preferred)

Schedule: Monday – Friday, Standard Business Hours

Recruiter Contact: Samantha Marranca | View phone number on ziprecruiter.com | View email address on ziprecruiter.com

W-2 only. No C2C. No sponsorship (current or future). No relocation assistance. Candidates must be able to work onsite in Buffalo, NY four days per week.

Nature & Scope:

Positional Overview

Our client is seeking a Software Engineer II to design, develop, enhance, and support enterprise applications within a complex technology environment. This role is focused on hands-on Java development and will support the delivery and modernization of business-critical applications using Spring Boot, Oracle, and microservices-based architectures.

Role & Responsibility:

Tasks That Will Lead To Your Success

• Design, develop, test, debug, and enhance new and existing enterprise applications.
• Build and support Java-based applications and services using Spring Boot and microservices architecture.
• Develop and maintain integrations across applications, platforms, APIs, and backend systems.
• Work extensively with Oracle databases, including SQL development, data integration, and application connectivity.
• Analyze complex technical requirements and translate business needs into scalable systems solutions.
• Participate throughout the software development lifecycle, from technical analysis and design through testing and user acceptance.
• Troubleshoot production issues and support the ongoing stability and effectiveness of supported applications.
• Prepare clear technical specifications, system documentation, test plans, and implementation assessments.
• Partner with application development, operations, technology, and business teams on project delivery.
• Recommend and implement technology or process improvements while following enterprise development standards and controls.

Required Experience

• 5+ years of systems analysis and application development experience.
• Strong hands-on Java development experience.
• Experience developing enterprise applications using Spring Boot.
• Strong Oracle and SQL experience.
• Experience designing, developing, or supporting microservices-based applications.
• Strong understanding of application integrations and interfacing systems.
• Experience troubleshooting, debugging, testing, and supporting complex applications.
• Ability to work independently on complex development initiatives and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, organizational, and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting applications in a large enterprise or regulated environment.
• Banking or financial services experience.
• Experience coordinating across application development, operations, and business teams.
• Knowledge of enterprise application frameworks, development standards, and integrated systems.
• Experience providing technical direction or mentoring less experienced developers.

Team & Environment

• Hybrid contract opportunity based in Buffalo, NY, requiring four days onsite and one day remote.
• Individual contributor role supporting complex enterprise application development and enhancement initiatives.
• Candidates should be comfortable working across development, testing, production support, and cross-functional technology teams.
• Role combines hands-on Java/Spring Boot development with Oracle database work and microservices-based application development.