Software Engineer III in Buffalo, New York at Buffalo, New York

CTG is seeking to fill a Software Engineer III opening for our client in Buffalo, NY.

Location: Buffalo, NY

Duration: 11 months

Overview:

Provides designs, specifies information systems solutions and the highest level technical direction in the development of new or existing applications to solve basic to complex problems or enhancements. Serves as a principal application designer for critical components and major modifications effectively using analytical and technical skills, available technology and tools in the evaluation of client requirements and processes. Provides solutions that are technologically sound. Often directs and monitors the activities of less experienced personnel.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Complete and oversee the most complex systems analysis, design and development efforts. Play a key role as a leader and individual contributor on complex projects. Provide the highest level analytical consulting and leadership in identifying and implementing new uses of information technologies to assist the client areas and Bank in meeting their short-term business goals and long-term strategic objectives.
• Direct and monitor less experienced resources and coordinate development tasks for any scope project. Prepare and manage the technical component of project plans.
• Confer with other Development, operations staff and Technology staff in overall systems development direction from technical analysis to user acceptance testing.
• Prepare and review test data and execute detailed test plans. Complete any required debugging.
• Evaluate and understand highly complex interrelationships and effects among programs, interfacing applications and platforms.
• Prepare thorough, clear technical and functional specifications and update systems documentation. Prepare charts, tables and diagrams to assist in analyzing problems. Review documentation prepared by less experienced staff.
• Prepare and review assessments to include required tasks, estimated time frames and effort for any scope project.
• Maintain efficient operation and effectiveness of supported applications.
• Recommend new technology, policies or processes to benefit the organization and improve deficiencies. Lead or participate in technical evaluations of vendor software.
• Follow and promote use of development standards and procedures.
• Maintain high level of technical aptitude and expert working knowledge of the supporting application(s), development environments and the supported client environment.

Education and Experience Required:

• Minimum of an Associates degree and 6 years systems analysis/application development experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 8 years higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 6 years systems analysis/application development experience.
• Full stack developer with Java or .Net experience, interfacing with an Angular app
• Azure cloud experience
• Experience supporting production systems in a highly regulated environment
• Familiar with application development software and hardware platforms.
• Proficiency with personal computers as well as pertinent project management, word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Capable of working on multiple projects of a complex nature.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to assist in issue resolution.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with prior experience presenting to the target audience.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Strong lateral thinking skills.
• Experience coordinating between Applications and business units.
• Experience recommending and implementing system solutions.
• Experience driving project milestones and delivery dates.
• Proven mentoring and leadership capabilities from a project management perspective.

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Good understanding of the application framework.
• Subject matter expert in business with knowledge or experience utilizing application/system being supported.
• Mastered understanding of applications supported with an advanced knowledge of interfacing/integrated applications.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as autonomously.
• Ability to multitask for various components of complex projects.
• Mastered knowledge and focus of the entire system to work on projects outside of normal business-as-usual (BAU).

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 Apply:

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