Senior PowerBuilder Engineer (contract)

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide. Recognized as a top destination for innovators and champions of inclusion, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary. Job Summary BNY is seeking a Senior PowerBuilder Engineer to join the ECS platform team supporting core custody processing, with a focus on client tax-related applications. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, resilient systems that power critical custody operations while ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and operational stability. This role is based in Jersey City, NJ and requires four or more days onsite per week. The position is a 12-month consulting engagement supporting mission-critical custody and tax processing platforms. Key Responsibilities • Application Development & Maintenance: Design, develop, and enhance applications using PowerBuilder, Sybase, Java, and Unix to support custody and tax processing systems. • Requirements Analysis & Solution Design: Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements, perform analysis, and translate needs into scalable technical solutions. • Custody & Tax Processing Support: Build and support applications that drive client tax and custody workflows, ensuring regulatory compliance and data accuracy. • Production Support & Incident Resolution: Provide ongoing production support, troubleshoot issues, and resolve incidents impacting critical business operations. • System Architecture & Engineering Standards: Follow and contribute to architecture standards, SDLC processes, and engineering best practices across applications and infrastructure. • System Integration & Modernization: Support integration across distributed systems and contribute to modernization initiatives including microservices and AI-assisted development. • Code Quality & Testing: Participate in code reviews, develop automated test suites, and ensure delivery of high-quality, efficient, and secure code. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product, operations, and downstream technology teams to ensure seamless system functionality and performance. • Technical Consulting & Mentorship: Provide senior-level technical guidance and mentor junior engineers while supporting broader team development. • Emerging Technology Adoption: Evaluate and leverage modern tools, including AI-assisted coding technologies, to enhance development efficiency and business processes. • Documentation & Compliance: Create technical documentation, support audit requirements, and ensure adherence to security and compliance standards. Qualifications • 7+ years of software engineering or application development experience • Strong expertise in PowerBuilder, Sybase, Unix, and Java • Experience with messaging technologies such as Kafka or MQ • Experience working in Agile development environments • Proficiency with SDLC tools such as Maven, Jenkins, Git • Strong understanding of full stack application development (frontend and backend systems) • Knowledge of relational databases, system architecture, and security principles • Experience in financial services, specifically securities or custody platforms • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills • Ability to take ownership and drive work independently from analysis through delivery • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) Preferred Experience • Custody back-office systems experience • Global and U.S. tax processing knowledge • Experience with microservices architecture and high-availability systems • Familiarity with AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Windsurf, Cursor) • Experience with automated testing frameworks such as JUnit, Selenium, Mockito, or Cucumber • Exposure to containerization and modern application frameworks • Experience mentoring junior engineers Why Join Us This role offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical custody and tax processing systems that support core financial operations. You will be part of a highly collaborative engineering team, contributing to both the stability of legacy platforms and the modernization of systems through emerging technologies, including microservices and AI-assisted development tools. At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at: BNY Newsroom BNY LinkedIn Here’s a few of our recent awards: America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025 World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025 “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025 Pay Rate Range 92 - 115 USD hourly Additional Notes Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting is for a contract assignment with Tundra Technical Solutions to provide services to Bank of New York (BNY). Please note that this is not a full-time employment opportunity. Candidates selected for this role will be engaged as contractors for the specified duration of the project. For any inquiries regarding the terms of the contract or engagement, please contact Tundra Technical Solutions directly. Benefits Information Optional benefits offering include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits via Tundra Technical Solutions.