Application Engineer - Armonk, NY

Swiss Re • Town of North Castle, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Junior Application Engineer to join our Treasury InfoTech team in Armonk, NY. This is a fantastic opportunity for an early-career technologist to contribute to enterprise-grade applications that underpin Swiss Re's global treasury and banking connectivity platforms. You'll work alongside experienced engineers and product teams, gaining hands-on exposure to modern engineering practices, cloud technologies, and the fascinating world of financial systems — all while making a real impact from day one.

Requirements

• Foundational programming skills, with Java preferred or a similar object-oriented language, and a solid understanding of software development principles
• Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases, including the ability to write and maintain queries and support data-driven solutions
• Understanding of APIs and data structures, with the ability to apply these concepts in real-world application development and integration scenarios

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to Java/Spring Boot or microservices architecture
• Familiarity with version control tools such as Git
• Exposure to cloud platforms, with Microsoft Azure preferred
• Understanding of DevOps practices, including CI/CD concepts
• Interest in financial systems, payments, or treasury platforms
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 0–2 years of experience, including internships, graduate programs, or rotations
• Strong communication skills in English and the ability to work effectively in a global team environment

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, enhancement, and support of Cash Management applications and services, with a focus on data-driven, SQL-based solutions and core business functionality
• Develop and maintain database queries, reports, and data analyses to support business operations, incident resolution, and strategic initiatives
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements, translate them into robust technical solutions, and ensure alignment with business needs
• Support application development and maintenance activities, including Java/Spring-based components where applicable
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, queries, and technical artifacts in line with engineering best practices
• Assist in troubleshooting production issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing sustainable, long-term fixes
• Participate in backlog refinement, testing, and release activities to support continuous delivery and improvement
• Continuously build technical and domain knowledge in Cash Management processes, data structures, and systems

Benefits

• The estimated base salary range for this position is $116,000 to $174,000.
• At Swiss Re, we take a "total compensation approach" when making compensation decisions. This means that we consider all components of compensation in their totality (such as base pay, short- and long-term incentives, and benefits offered), in setting individual compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level