Contractor, Senior Application Engineer

ING Financial Services LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

ING Americas is seeking a Senior Application Engineer to design, develop, and support enterprise applications in a production environment. You will work with stakeholders across architecture, infra, and other engineering teams to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable solutions.

The role requires hands-on Java development, Linux/Unix expertise, and experience with production support and automation. Hybrid in-office/remote work is available in a collaborative, safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience developing and supporting enterprise applications.
• Strong Java (Spring/Spring Boot) and Linux/Unix skills.
• Experience with production support and incident handling.
• Familiarity with REST APIs, DB development, messaging and CI/CD tools.
• Knowledge of Salesforce? (not required)
• Experience with SWIFT/DTCC connectivity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and implement enhancements for regional business applications.
• Provide 2nd line production support for business-critical apps and incident resolution.
• Develop and maintain services, APIs, and integrations.
• Support applications and perform operational troubleshooting.
• Automate operational tasks with scripts and tooling.
• Analyze logs and metrics to improve stability and performance.
• Participate in deployments, releases, and change control.
• Collaborate with infra, db, security, and business teams to resolve issues.
• Improve security, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
• Document procedures and share knowledge within the team.

Skills

Java (Spring/Spring Boot)

Linux (RHEL)/Unix Bash scripting

SQL

REST APIs

IBM MQ

Azure DevOps / CI-CD

PowerShell

Authentication technologies (LDAP/AD/S

DTCC connectivity

Swift messaging

File-based integrations

Post-trade processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline

Tools

Apache Tomcat

Job description

About ING:

In the Americas, ING’s Wholesale Banking division offers a broad range of innovative financial products and services to domestic and international corporate and institutional clients. When you come to work at ING, you’re joining a team where individuality isn’t just accepted, it’s encouraged. We’ve built a culture that’s fun, friendly and supportive – it’s the kind of place where you can be yourself and make the most of whatever you have to offer. We give people the freedom to take risks, think differently, take ownership of their work, and make great things happen. We’re here to help you get ahead. And with our global network, there’s plenty of scope to take your career in new directions, perhaps even ones you’ve never considered. ING Americas follows a hybrid work model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility. Hybrid work arrangements vary based on business area. Sound like the kind of place you’d feel at home? We’d love to hear from you.

About the position:

The Senior Application Engineer will be responsible for the development, enhancement, maintenance, and production support of critical enterprise applications within ING Americas. This role requires a hands‑on engineer with strong Java development skills, Linux/Unix expertise, and experience supporting applications in a production environment. The successful candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, architecture teams, infrastructure teams, and fellow engineers to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable technology solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and implement enhancements for regional business applications.
• Provide 2nd line production support for business‑critical applications, including incident troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and issue resolution.
• Develop and maintain relevant services, APIs, and integrations.
• Support applications and perform operational troubleshooting.
• Create, enhance and/or maintain relevant scripts/programs to automate operational and support activities.
• Analyze application logs, system metrics, and monitor data to proactively identify issues and improve platform stability.
• Participate in software deployments, release activities, and change management processes.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, database, cybersecurity, and business teams to deliver solutions and/or resolve production issues.
• Implement application improvements to enhance performance, scalability, reliability, and security.
• Ensure adherence to engineering standards, secure coding practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to technical documentation, operational procedures, and knowledge sharing within the team.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience developing and supporting enterprise applications.
• Java (Spring/Spring Boot preferred)
• Apache Tomcat
• SQL and database development
• PowerShell and automation scripting
• Linux (RHEL)/Unix environments, including Bash/Shell scripting
• Application support & production troubleshooting
• Strongly preferred REST APIs
• IBM MQ / Enterprise Messaging
• Azure DevOps / CI-CD pipelines
• SWIFT messaging
• DTCC connectivity Post‑trade processing
• File‑based integrations (CSV/XML)
• Authentication technologies (LDAP, Active Directory, SAML/OIDC/Entra ID)
• Financial Markets domain experience
• Securities and Trade lifecycle processing
• Regulatory reporting
• Exception management and reconciliation
• Front‑office to back‑office integration flows

Hourly Rate: $65-82

ING is a committed equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We celebrate these differences and rely upon your unique perspective to innovate and seize new opportunities. Come as you are.

ING Bank does not have a commercial banking license in the U.S. and therefore not permitted to conduct a commercial banking business in the U.S. Through its wholly owned subsidiary ING Financial Services LLC, and its affiliates, it offers a full array of wholesale products such as commercial lending and a full range of FM products and services. We’re a global bank with a strong European base, and our more than 60,000 colleagues serve around 38 million customers and corporate clients in over 40 countries.

Joining ING means working with friendly and collaborative people towards making a positive impact on people and planet. We believe in empowering the people around us and our customers to stay a step ahead. Working here means having the autonomy to drive progress, helping to create superior customer value and contributing to our ambition of putting sustainability at the heart of everything we do. Here, we’re more than just a workplace – we’re a community of innovators, problem‑solvers, and forward‑thinkers, dedicated to making a real impact. Whether you’re just starting your career or seeking the next big challenge, we have opportunities that will inspire and push you to grow.