Software Engineer / Systems Administrator - 3691008
About The Position
Lighthouse Technology Services is partnering with a client to hire a Software Engineer / Systems Administrator. This is a 12–18 month W2 contract role in Buffalo, NY, with a hybrid schedule requiring four days onsite each week. C2C and subcontracting arrangements will not be considered. The position provides production support and engineering for business-critical applications during a major technology transformation. The engineer will administer Linux and Windows systems, support CI/CD pipelines and deployments, troubleshoot technical issues, build integrations and data feeds, and help transition legacy applications to modern platforms. The role includes an on-call rotation approximately every third week and scheduled evening maintenance and release work, typically on Thursday evenings.
Requirements
- Strong proficiency in Linux system administration.
- Solid Windows administration experience; expertise in both Linux and Windows is required.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation tools.
- Experience with SQL databases for troubleshooting, queries, and data management.
- Technical background in .NET and C# for application support and minor development work.
- PowerShell scripting capabilities for automation and system management tasks.
- Availability for an on-call rotation and off-hours incident response, including scheduled evening maintenance windows.
- Strong independent problem-solving abilities with minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication skills for coordinating with business partners, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Provide production support and engineering for business-critical applications during a technology transformation initiative.
- Administer and maintain systems in Linux and Windows environments.
- Support CI/CD pipelines and manage deployments, releases, and fixes during scheduled maintenance windows and off-hours.
- Collaborate with business partners and vendors to troubleshoot issues and coordinate system changes.
- Participate in an on-call rotation approximately every third week and respond to incidents outside business hours.
- Build integration files and data feeds for downstream applications while maintaining current system stability.
- Drive system upgrades and replacements as the organization transitions from legacy applications to modernized platforms.
- Independently troubleshoot complex technical issues and develop solutions without established procedures or extensive guidance.
- Support scheduled changes and releases during evening hours, typically on Thursday evenings.
- Adapt to evolving project scope as applications are upgraded, replaced, or retired.
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