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# Java Software Engineer III

- **Company:** Propertyvalue Lighthouse Technology Services
- **Location:** Buffalo, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $166,400.0 - $183,040.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Data Validation, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Systems Analysis, OAuth, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Concurrency, Spring-boot, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Build Management, Api Design, Restful APIs, Microservices
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/08cc982a-d46e-440e-b277-22b9cb1e97f1

## About the Role

* 6+ years of systems analysis and application development experience
 * Advanced proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and REST API development
 * Strong understanding of concurrency, performance tuning, and enterprise-grade testing practices
 * Proven experience with Azure cloud development, including security, observability, and resiliency
 * Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
 * Demonstrated expertise in enterprise API design, including OAuth 2.0, retries, and idempotency
 * Experience supporting SaaS migrations, including data validation and reconciliation processes
 * Proven mentoring and leadership capabilities within a technical project environment

## Description

Lighthouse Technology Services is partnering with our client to fill their Sr. Java Software Engineer III position! This is a 12+ month contract and will be hybrid in Buffalo, NY.

This role will be a W2 employee of Lighthouse Technology Services. No C2C or subcontracting arrangements will be considered.

What You'll Be Doing:

 * Lead complex systems analysis, design, and development efforts for enterprise Java applications
 * Serve as principal application designer for critical components and major modifications
 * Direct and mentor less experienced engineers, coordinating development tasks across projects
 * Design and build scalable REST APIs and microservices using Java and Spring Boot
 * Drive SaaS migration initiatives, implementing OAuth 2.0, retries, idempotency, and reconciliation logic
 * Develop and deploy solutions within Azure, incorporating security, observability, and resiliency best practices
 * Manage CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to streamline delivery
 * Prepare technical specifications, test plans, and documentation for complex initiatives
 * Evaluate vendor software and recommend new technologies to improve system performance
 * Ensure adherence to development standards, risk protocols, and regulatory requirements


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