Software Engineer III

Overview

As a Software Engineer III, you will design, develop, and deliver high-quality software solutions while providing technical leadership on complex projects. You will serve as a key contributor in system architecture, microservices development, and Dev Ops practices, helping the team meet both short-term goals and long-term strategic objectives.

Location: Buffalo, NY

Duration: 10 months

• Own application architecture and define technology stack components (Java, Spring Boot, databases, messaging, caching, API gateway, security frameworks).
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance APIs (RESTful, Graph
  
  QL).
• Lead hands-on development, including setting up codebases, reusable patterns, and modular services.
• Collaborate with Dev Ops to define CI/CD pipelines (Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins/Git Hub Actions) and manage environment configurations.
• Integrate logging, monitoring, health checks, and metrics from the start (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Establish coding standards, code reviews, and Git workflow strategies; mentor junior engineers.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, UX, QA, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality features.
• Ensure security best practices, including authentication, secure endpoints, and vulnerability remediation.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation, including API specs (OpenAPI/Swagger) and architectural decisions.
• Provide technical guidance, coordinate development tasks, and review work of less experienced team members.
• Participate in vendor software evaluations and recommend improvements to technologies, policies, or processes.

• Associate’s degree with 6+ years of systems analysis/application development experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency with Java and Spring Boot; experience with microservices or modular monolith architectures.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes/Helm).
• Strong understanding of application security and best practices.
• Experience leading projects, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

• Knowledge of banking or financial applications and frameworks.
• Experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) and API documentation standards.
• Ability to handle complex, multi-component projects and work independently.

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 be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. For additional information, please contact Nicole Shaw at  Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!

CTG, a Cegeka company, is at the forefront of digital transformation, providing IT and business solutions that accelerate project momentum and deliver desired value. CTG leverages the expertise of over 9,000 team members in 19 countries to provide innovative solutions. For more information, visit

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws. CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.