Software Engineer III

Computer Task Group, Inc•Buffalo, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

CTG is seeking to fill a Software Engineer III opening for our client. This role involves leading and contributing to complex systems analysis, application design, development, testing, implementation, and enhancement efforts. The engineer will provide advanced technical leadership and serve as a key individual contributor on complex software development projects. Responsibilities include designing and implementing scalable, reliable, and technologically sound application solutions, and developing and maintaining applications utilizing advanced SQL, Azure SQL, Java, Spring Boot, JDBC/JPA, and related technologies. The role also involves advanced SQL development, database change management using Liquibase, developing secure integrations, participating in migrations and modernization initiatives, and collaborating with various stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle. The engineer will prepare and review test plans, perform debugging, analyze interrelationships among programs and systems, prepare technical documentation, develop project estimates, monitor application performance, recommend new technologies, and provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced developers. The position works under general supervision and is expected to work independently on advanced systems analysis, application development, and technical design activities, handling complex projects and potentially leading technical activities across projects of varying scope. The role interacts with senior management, technology personnel, business stakeholders, vendors, and other project team members, and may coordinate the work of less experienced resources, provide technical guidance and mentoring, and serve as a technical representative on committees, special projects, and other initiatives. The role may also direct, coordinate, and monitor the activities of less experienced technical resources, provide technical mentoring, guidance, and knowledge transfer, assist with monitoring employee performance and providing input regarding staff development, coordinate development tasks and technical deliverables, and provide technical backup and leadership support to Technology management as required.

Requirements

Associate degree and a minimum of 6 years of systems analysis/application development experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 8 years of higher education and/or relevant work experience, including at least 6 years of systems analysis/application development experience.
Advanced experience with SQL development, including data modeling, query tuning, indexing, stored procedures, and troubleshooting.
Experience with Liquibase for database change management, versioning, rollback, CI/CD, and deployment automation.
Experience with Azure SQL and cloud-based application development.
Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot.
Experience with JDBC/JPA and secure application/database integration.
Familiarity with application development software, hardware platforms, and enterprise technology environments.
Experience working on multiple complex projects simultaneously.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Experience coordinating between application development teams and business units.
Experience recommending and implementing technology and system solutions.
Experience driving project milestones, schedules, and delivery dates.
Proven mentoring and technical leadership capabilities.
Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and lateral thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of enterprise application frameworks and development standards.
Experience supporting financial services or other highly regulated enterprise environments.
Advanced understanding of integrated applications, interfaces, databases, and enterprise systems.
Experience with application modernization, migration, and cloud adoption initiatives.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated software/database deployments.
Ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
Ability to multitask across multiple components of complex projects.
Demonstrated ability to understand the broader system landscape and contribute to projects beyond normal business-as-usual activities.
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

Responsibilities

Lead and contribute to complex systems analysis, application design, development, testing, implementation, and enhancement efforts.
Provide advanced technical leadership and serve as a key individual contributor on complex software development projects.
Design and implement scalable, reliable, and technologically sound application solutions based on business and technical requirements.
Develop and maintain applications utilizing advanced SQL, Azure SQL, Java, Spring Boot, JDBC/JPA, and related technologies.
Perform advanced SQL development, including data modeling, query tuning, indexing, stored procedures, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
Manage database changes using Liquibase, including database versioning, rollback strategies, CI/CD integration, and deployment automation.
Develop secure integrations between applications, databases, and enterprise platforms.
Participate in application and database migrations, modernization initiatives, and technology evaluations.
Collaborate with Development, Operations, Technology, business users, vendors, and other stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle.
Prepare, review, and execute detailed test plans and test data; perform debugging and issue resolution as required.
Analyze complex interrelationships among programs, interfacing applications, databases, and technology platforms.
Prepare and maintain clear technical and functional specifications, system documentation, diagrams, and other project artifacts.
Develop project estimates, technical assessments, task plans, schedules, and effort estimates.
Monitor application performance and maintain the efficiency, stability, security, and effectiveness of supported applications.
Recommend and implement new technologies, development standards, policies, and processes to improve application quality and organizational effectiveness.
Participate in vendor software evaluations, due diligence, cost/benefit analysis, and business studies as needed.
Promote adherence to software development standards, procedures, security requirements, risk controls, and regulatory policies.
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced developers and assist with coordinating development activities.
Track project milestones and delivery dates and help ensure successful completion of technical deliverables.