Hiring: Senior Engineer, Application Engineering Company: ICE Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 17:43:19 Employment Type: Full-time / Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Ansible, Bash, Change Management, Configuration Management, Git, JavaScript, Linux, Perl, PowerShell, Puppet, Python, Root Cause Analysis, Swift, Systems Engineering, Windows Server About the job Experience: •5+ years supporting enterprise middleware and financial messaging platforms, with solid experience in SWIFT and IBM MQ •Direct experience installing, configuring, and administering SWIFT Alliance Access and Alliance Gateway, with working knowledge of IBM MQ and Tableau •Operational familiarity with the SWIFT Customer Security Controls Framework (CSCF) and experience supporting the annual Security Attestation process •Comfortable administering both Windows Server (2019 and later) and Linux (RedHat preferred) in a regulated financial messaging environment •Solid functional working knowledge of SDLC processes and tools including GIT and configuration management platforms like Puppet Required Skills: •Design, build, and deliver integrated solutions across SWIFT, IBM MQ, and supporting middleware platforms from initial planning through production deployment •Identify performance bottlenecks and tune systems to ensure reliability and throughput across financial messaging infrastructure •Support a 24/7 production environment through hands-on incident response, proactive monitoring, and a weekly on-call rotation for after-hours support and planned change events •Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the full stack, including SWIFTNet connectivity, messaging flows, and integrations with back-office systems, before and after they impact production •Manage the day-to-day operations of SWIFT, IBM MQ, and related middleware including configurations, patch levels, upgrades, and compliance requirements •Own complex technical problems from root cause through resolution, and share findings in a way that prevents recurrence and builds team knowledge •Work closely with developers, operations staff, release engineers, and business teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions that actually work in practice •Keep SWIFT infrastructure decisions well documented, contribute to change management processes, and make sure operational procedures stay current as the SWIFT framework evolves year to year Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems or equivalent hands-on experience in Systems Engineering or Information Technology Compensation: •$113,300 - $140,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!