Java Engineer II: Azure Cloud & API Modernization

TEKsystems; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 96,432 - 103,320; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Software Engineer II (Java/Azure) in Buffalo, NY. This hybrid role supports a large-scale modernization initiative across commercial banking platforms and migrating on‑premises workloads to Microsoft Azure.

The candidate will design and develop Java-based applications, build APIs, and implement secure integrations while championing cloud-native modernization and DevOps practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of software engineering and application development experience.
• Experience designing and supporting enterprise-scale applications.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across multiple teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications and Azure serverless solutions supporting the AFS VisionPro platform.
• Build and enhance APIs and middleware services that facilitate integration between VisionPro, internal banking applications, and third-party platforms.
• Participate in migrating applications and services from on-premises environments to Microsoft Azure.
• Develop Azure Functions and event-driven solutions leveraging Azure-native services.
• Implement secure API integrations using modern authentication and authorization standards, including OAuth 2.0 and Managed Identities.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, product teams, and vendor partners to define technical requirements and deliver scalable solutions.
• Support application modernization efforts by refactoring legacy components into cloud-native architectures.
• Establish and maintain robust monitoring, logging, alerting, and operational support capabilities.
• Conduct system analysis, design reviews, code reviews, and technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues across distributed systems and integrated applications.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to technical leadership within the team.
• Promote best practices around software engineering, testing, security, and DevOps automation.

Skills

Java

Azure

APIs

Spring Boot

Cloud Migration

OAuth 2.0 & Security

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Job description

TEKsystems is seeking a Software Engineer II (Java/Azure) in Buffalo, NY. This hybrid role supports a large-scale modernization initiative across commercial banking platforms and migrating on‑premises workloads to Microsoft Azure.

The candidate will design and develop Java-based applications, build APIs, and implement secure integrations while championing cloud-native modernization and DevOps practices.