Job Description :
Job Title: Sr. Software Engineer
Location: Buffalo, NY
Duration: 9 Months

Primary Skills: Java, P2P,System analysis

Primary Skills Required -
Java Programming Secondary Skills Required - Distributed System Development
Internal/External Job Description - Software Engineer
Would really like this resource to have P2P payment experience since they are in the development stage.

SR SOFTWARE ENGINEER Opportunity:
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.
Acts as a principal application designer for critical components and major modifications effectively using analytical skills, 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 junior staff. Responsibilities: Working within the IT Payments team performs and oversees the most complex systems analysis, design and development efforts.
Plays a key role as a leader and individual contributor on complex projects.
Provides 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.
Must be able to direct and monitor junior resources, plus coordinate development tasks for any scope effort.
Prepares and manages the technical component of project plans. Confers with other development staff, operations staff and IT staff in overall systems development direction from technical analysis to user acceptance testing. Prepares and reviews test data and executes detailed test plans. Performs any required debugging.
Evaluates and understands highly complex interrelationships and effects among programs, interfacing applications and platforms.
Prepares thorough, clear technical and functional specifications and updates systems documentation. Reviews documentation prepared by junior development staff. Prepares and reviews technical assessments to include required tasks, estimated time frames and effort for any scope project.

Description:

Maintains efficient operation and effectiveness of supported applications. Recommends new
technology, policies or processes to benefit the organization and improve deficiencies.
Typically will lead technical evaluations of vendor software. Performs other related duties or projects as required, which may include playing a lead role in due diligence, cost/benefit analysis or business study activities.
Follows and promotes the use of development standards and procedures. Maintains a high level of technical aptitude and expert working knowledge of the supporting application(s), development environments and the supported client environment.
Assists in developing expense and capital budgets. Monitors employee performance and may prepare annual appraisals.
Some nights/weekend on call may be needed sporadically to respond to production support issues
Minimum Qualifications Required:
Minimum of four years college with at least ten years involvement in systems analysis and application development, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficient in Java, ORM, Oracle, DB Stored Procedures Requires a complete understanding of the system development life cycle, application development alternatives and the client area’s functions.
Requires experience with state of the art application development support software and hardware platforms. Ability to lead and participate in technical walkthroughs MS Office Proficiency Project Management Software Skills (i.e. MS Project, MS EPM) Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills Must have strong written and verbal communication skills Must be familiar with industry direction.


SOFTWARE ENGINEER I Software Engineer I (Java)

Responsibilities: Working within the IT Payment team performs and oversees the most complex systems analysis, design and development efforts. Is an individual contributor on complex projects. Provides 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.
Essential Position Responsibilities
Performs and oversees basic to complex systems analysis, design and development efforts.
Plays a key role as an individual contributor on complex projects.
Participates with other development staff, operations staff and IT staff in overall systems development direction from technical analysis to user acceptance testing.
Prepares and reviews test data and executes detailed test plans. Performs any required debugging.
Must be able to demonstrate a constant and quick learning ability and should be flexible to adapt to the new developing technologies.
Familiar with various software developments practices and possess good analytical skills. Should have the ability to validate large volumes of data that is present in the different systems.
Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to handle pressure situations without compromising on quality are a must.
Follows and promotes the use of development standards and procedures.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to learn new or existing systems quickly.
Excellent troubleshooting skills.
Nature and Scope
The incumbent works under supervision of the Application Development Manager.
The Software Engineer I is competent to work independently on all high level systems analysis and technical phases of development.
The Software Engineer I monitors performance on assigned projects with


Client : Lighthouse