Software Engineer II

Are you ready to join a growing team?

CTG is seeking to fill a Software Engineer II opening for our client.

Location: Buffalo, NY (4 days onsite required)

Duration: 6 months

Provides design, analysis, and technical direction for new and existing application systems to address basic to complex business needs. Serves as a key application designer for major enhancements and modifications, leveraging strong analytical and technical skills to deliver sound, scalable solutions. Supports day-to-day application operations and participates in special projects while often guiding less experienced team members.

• Perform and oversee systems analysis, design, development, and implementation for basic to complex initiatives.
• Serve as a key individual contributor on complex development efforts.
• Maintain strong functional and technical knowledge of supported applications.
• Coordinate and monitor development activities of less experienced team members.
• Prepare and manage technical components of project plans, including effort estimates and timelines.
• Collaborate with Development, Operations, and Technology teams from technical design through user acceptance testing.
• Develop and execute detailed test plans; prepare test data and perform debugging as needed.
• Analyze complex system interdependencies across applications, platforms, and interfaces.
• Provide technical consulting and recommend innovative technology solutions to support business objectives.
• Create and maintain clear technical and functional specifications and system documentation.
• Prepare project assessments, including scope, resource needs, and delivery timelines.
• Ensure operational stability, performance, and effectiveness of supported applications.
• Recommend process improvements, development standards, and emerging technologies.
• Participate in vendor solution evaluations as needed.
• Maintain understanding of supported business functions, processes, and strategic direction.
• Adhere to organizational risk, regulatory, and internal control standards.
• Support audit and regulatory remediation activities as required.
• Contribute to special initiatives such as due diligence, cost/benefit analysis, and business studies.

Works under the direction of a Technology Team Lead and is capable of independently performing advanced systems analysis and technical development activities. May lead or coordinate project work streams for small to large initiatives and monitor team performance against project objectives and timelines. Regular interaction with senior management, business partners, technology teams, and vendors is required. May serve as a technical representative for committees, special projects, or leadership backup when needed.

No direct supervisory responsibility; however, the role includes project-based leadership, task coordination, and technical guidance for less experienced staff.

• Deep front-end development expertise in Angular (or comparable SPA framework)
• Strong backend API development experience using .NET Core / C#
• Experience with automated testing and Dev Ops-oriented engineering practices
• Minimum Associate’s degree and 5 years of systems analysis/application development experience or a combined minimum of 7 years of higher education and/or work experience, including at least 5 years of relevant development experience
• Experience with modern application development platforms and tools
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Experience coordinating between technology teams and business units
• Demonstrated ability to recommend and implement system solutions and drive project milestones
• Proficiency with project management, documentation, and productivity tools
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Detail-oriented with strong critical and lateral thinking abilities

• Understanding of the bank’s application framework and environment
• Subject matter expertise in the business domain supported by the application
• Advanced knowledge of integrated and…