Lead Back End Java Software Engineer

Our client is currently seeking a Lead Back End Java Software EngineerLead Back End Java Software Engineer -Buffalo, NYThis is a high-priority, executive-visible Lead Software Engineer opportunity supporting Digital Banking Transformation While the formal job description emphasizes full-stack engineering, the hiring manager made it clear that the real hiring need is a senior technical leader with significant data conversion and legacy modernization experience within a large enterprise banking environment.The ideal candidate will combine:Java and Spring Boot expertiseLarge-scale customer/data conversion experienceLegacy and mainframe data knowledgeAPI and integration architecture experienceStrong stakeholder communication skillsTechnical leadership without direct people management responsibilitiesThis individual will operate as a hands-on technical lead (approximately 80% coding) while helping drive one of the bank's most visible modernization programs. They will work across 30+ teams and multiple banking platforms, coordinating migration efforts as customers are moved from legacy systems to next-generation digital banking platform.Top Hiring PrioritiesBanking or Financial Services experienceData Conversion / Migration experienceJava & Spring Boot developmentMainframe and legacy systems exposureExecutive communication and leadership capabilities