Software Engineer II

Computer Task Group, Inc•Buffalo, NY

About The Position

CTG is seeking a Software Engineer II for a client in Buffalo, New York, for a 12-month engagement. The role designs, develops, tests, and supports enterprise REST APIs and services that orchestrate transactions across deposit accounts, loans, and credit cards. It also involves systems analysis, application design, development, debugging, and maintenance for complex applications, including APIs within service-oriented architectures and API product offerings. The engineer collaborates with development, cloud infrastructure, security, operations, business teams, and other stakeholders to deliver reliable applications with complex dependencies. The role works under the supervision of the Technology Team Lead while independently managing assigned analysis, design, and development activities. It may also coordinate project tasks, contribute to planning, and provide technical guidance to team members.

Requirements

Associate degree and at least five years of systems analysis/application development experience, or seven years of combined higher education and/or work experience, including at least five years of systems analysis/application development experience.
Experience with Java, SQL, and REST API development and support.
Familiarity with application development platforms, enterprise systems, and integrated applications.
Experience analyzing requirements, recommending technical solutions, and coordinating with business and technology teams.
Ability to manage multiple complex assignments, prioritize tasks, and meet project milestones and deadlines.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills, with attention to detail.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including presenting technical information to relevant audiences.
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of enterprise application frameworks and interconnected systems with complex downstream dependencies.
Experience with banking or financial services applications, particularly systems supporting deposit accounts, loans, and credit card transactions.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively while proactively identifying issues and implementing improvements.
Flexibility to support complex projects beyond routine business-as-usual activities.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and support enterprise-level REST APIs and services that orchestrate transactions across deposit accounts, loan accounts, and credit cards.
Perform systems analysis, application design, development, debugging, and maintenance for complex applications.
Build and support APIs within service-oriented architectures and API product offerings.
Collaborate with development, cloud infrastructure, security, operations, and business teams to deliver reliable applications with complex downstream dependencies.
Analyze application integrations and dependencies to troubleshoot issues and improve system performance.
Prepare test data, execute test plans, resolve defects, and support user acceptance testing.
Develop and maintain technical specifications, system documentation, diagrams, and project estimates.
Recommend technology improvements, follow development standards, and ensure solutions align with business requirements and risk and regulatory controls.
Coordinate development activities, track project milestones, and support successful project delivery.
Manage assigned systems analysis, application design, and development activities independently under the Technology Team Lead’s supervision.
Collaborate with technical teams and business stakeholders to deliver complex solutions; may coordinate project tasks, contribute to planning, and provide technical guidance.