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