Software Engineer

Are you a Software Engineer looking to join one of the top companies in the Banking industry?

Are you looking to further your career and grow?

Do you have experience in systems analysis/application development?

If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today!

Acara Solutions seeks highly qualified candidates to work onsite with our client in Buffalo, NY. Interested?

Here's what you'd do:

• Provides designs, specifies information systems solutions, and provides the highest-level technical direction in developing new or existing applications to solve basic to complex problems or enhancements.
• Serves as a principal application designer for critical components and major modifications, using analytical and technical skills, available technology, and tools to evaluate client requirements and processes.
• Provides technologically sound solutions.
• Often directs and monitors the activities of less experienced personnel.
• Complete and oversee complex systems analysis, design, and development efforts.
• Play a key role as a leader and individual contributor on complex projects.
• Provide the highest level of analytical consulting and leadership in identifying and implementing new uses of information technologies to assist the client areas and the 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, and Technology staff on the overall direction of systems development, from technical analysis to user acceptance testing.
• Prepare and review test data and execute detailed test plans.
• Complete any necessary debugging.
• Evaluate 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 that include necessary tasks, estimated time frames, and effort for any project of any scope.
• 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 the use of development standards and procedures.
• Maintain a high level of technical aptitude and expert working knowledge of the supporting application(s), development environments, and supported client environments.
• Assist in developing expense and capital budgets.
• Monitor employee performance and may prepare annual appraisals.
• Understand and adhere to the Company's risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls by the Company's Risk Appetite.
• Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
• Promote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the client's brand.
• Maintain the client's internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points and any issues external regulators raise.
• The position works under the supervision of Technology Management.
• The jobholder is competent in working independently on all high-level systems analysis and technical phases of development.
• The position is capable of managing the activities of others on any scope project and often leads project activities.
• The jobholder monitors staff performance on assigned projects, evaluating their overall abilities and effectiveness in completing projects within schedules.
• The position participates in the development of less experienced staff.
• The position interacts with senior management, other technology personnel, clients, and vendors.
• The jobholder provides backup to higher management as necessary and may be called upon to serve as a technical representative on committees or ad hoc projects.
• Complete other related duties or projects as necessary, including leading due diligence, cost/benefit analysis, or business study activities.
• We seek a highly skilled and experienced Azure SQL Database Engineer to manage, optimize, and secure our SQL databases hosted in Azure.
• This role will be integral to supporting a new middleware application that facilitates data flow to/from a SaaS hosted application, ensuring high availability, performance, and data integrity.
• Design, implement, and maintain Azure SQL Databases to support middleware and other applications.
• Collaborate closely with Java middleware developers to optimize database interactions, queries, and schema designs for seamless integration and performance.
• Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement tuning strategies (indexing, query optimization, resource scaling).
• Implement and manage database security, including user permissions, role-based access control, encryption (TDE), and network security.
• Plan and execute database backup and recovery strategies, ensuring data resilience and business continuity.
• Implement and manage high availability and disaster recovery solutions (Geo-replication, Availability Groups, Failover Groups).
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues, including connectivity, performance, and data corruption.
• Automate database management tasks using Azure tools, PowerShell, or other scripting languages.
• Ensure compliance with data governance, privacy, and security standards.

Here's what you'll get:

Pay: $53.20 - $88.65/hr.

Hours: 40 hours/week.

Length: Temp (7 Months).

Sounds like a good fit?

APPLY TODAY

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in systems analysis/application development.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience with application development software and hardware platforms.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience with personal computers and pertinent project management, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience working on multiple projects of a complex nature.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience coordinating between Applications and business units.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience recommending and implementing system solutions.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience driving project milestones and delivery dates.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience with Azure SQL Database Expertise.
• Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience with Azure SQL Database.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in T-SQL for complex queries, stored procedures, and schema design.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in database performance tuning, optimization, and query plan analysis.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience with Azure SQL Database security features (TDE, Azure AD Authentication).
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in the Azure Ecosystem & Integration.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Azure Networking for secure database connectivity.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience using Managed Identities for secure database application access.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience with Azure Monitor for database monitoring and alerting.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Data Management.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in relational database design and data modeling.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience with database backup and restore procedures.

• Associate Degree.
• 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.
• Good lateral thinking skills.
• Proven mentoring and leadership capabilities from a project management perspective.
• Collaboration & Problem-Solving.
• Ability to work effectively with development teams.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills for database issues.
• Azure SQL Database (T-SQL, Stored Procs, Schema Design, TDE, Azure AD Auth).
• Azure Networking, Managed Identities, Security.
• Database Design, Modelling, Performance tuning, Optimization, Query Plan Analysis, Backup/Restore.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be needed to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.