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

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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
  • HTTP 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.

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