Software Engineer / Systems Administrator - 3691008 (Buffalo, NY)

Lighthouse Technology Services is partnering with our client to fill their Software Engineer / Systems Administrator position! This is a 12-18 month contract and will be hybrid in Buffalo, NY with 4 days on-site.

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

What You'll Be Doing:

• Provide production support and engineering for business-critical applications during a major technology transformation initiative
• Administer and maintain systems across both Linux and Windows environments with daily hands-on technical work
• Support CI/CD pipelines and manage deployments, releases, and fixes during scheduled maintenance windows and off-hours
• Collaborate directly with business partners and vendors to troubleshoot issues and coordinate system changes
• Participate in on-call rotation approximately every third week, responding to incidents outside business hours
• Build integration files and data feeds for downstream applications while maintaining current system stability
• Drive system upgrades and replacements as the organization transitions from legacy applications to modernized platforms
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues independently, developing solutions without established procedures or extensive guidance
• Support scheduled changes and releases during evening hours, typically occurring on Thursday evenings
• Adapt quickly to evolving project scope as applications are upgraded, replaced, or retired throughout the transformation

What You'll Need to Have:

• Strong proficiency in Linux system administration - this is a critical skill where candidates must excel
• Solid Windows administration experience - dual platform expertise in both Linux and Windows is required
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation tools
• Proven ability with SQL databases for troubleshooting, queries, and data management
• Technical background in .NET and C# for application support and minor development work
• PowerShell scripting capabilities for automation and system management tasks
• Availability for on-call rotation and off-hours incident response, including scheduled evening maintenance windows
• Strong independent problem-solving abilities with minimal need for supervision or handholding
• Excellent communication skills for coordinating with business partners, vendors, and cross-functional teams

Pay Range: $65-70+/hr

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