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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer III (Java, Spring Boot - **Company:** Imagine Staffing Technology, Inc. - **Location:** Buffalo, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $184,392.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Systems Analysis, OAuth, Performance Tuning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Test Data, Concurrency, Spring-boot, Information Technology, Restful APIs - **Published:** September 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_6cfb1f7a ## About the Role * Minimum of an Associates degree and 6 years systems analysis/application development experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 8 years higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 6 years systems analysis/application development experience. * Advanced Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, concurrency, testing, performance tuning, mentoring. * Azure cloud development, integration, security, observability, resiliency, CI/CD, IaC. * Enterprise APIs and SaaS migration: OAuth 2.0, retries, idempotency, validation, reconciliation. * Familiar with application development software and hardware platforms. * Capable of working on multiple projects of a complex nature. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with prior experience presenting to the target audience. * Detail-oriented. * Strong lateral thinking skills. * Experience coordinating between Applications and business units. * Experience recommending and implementing system solutions. ## Description existing applications to solve basic to complex problems or enhancements. Serves as a principal application designer for critical components and major modifications effectively using analytical and 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 less experienced personnel. Role & Responsibility:Tasks That Will Lead to Your Success * Complete and oversee basic to complex systems analysis, design and development. * Play a key role as an individual contributor on complex projects. * Maintain an excellent functional understanding of the supported application(s). * Direct and monitor less experienced resources and coordinate development tasks on small to large scope projects. * Prepare and manage the technical component of project plans. * Participate with other Development, operations and Technology staff in overall systems development direction from technical analysis to user acceptance testing. * Prepare and review test data and execute detailed test plans. * Complete any required debugging. * Evaluate and understand complex interrelationships and effects among programs, interfacing applications and platforms. * Provide highly analytical consulting and leadership in identifying and implementing new uses of information technologies to assist business units in meeting strategic objectives. * Prepare thorough, clear technical and functional specifications and update systems documentation. * Prepare charts, tables, and diagrams to assist in analyzing problems. 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