Global Technology Software Engineer Summer 2027 Analyst - Chester

Bank of America; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America in Chester, United Kingdom, invites Software Engineer Summer Analyst to gain real delivery experience across technology platforms.

You will work with Java, C++, Python, and AI-assisted development tools, participate in CI/CD, and receive formal training and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with completion between Sep 2027 and Jul 2028.
• Minimum 2:1 degree classification (or equivalent).
• Right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship not available.
• Available to join June 2027 to August 2027.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain state-of-the-art tech applications using Java, C++, .NET, Python.
• Evaluate and promote responsible AI use across the software lifecycle.
• Translate client requirements into technical design specs and processes.
• Write code, run unit tests, and ensure clean interfaces.
• Participate in CI/CD events, branching, PRs, releases.

Skills

Self-learning

Tech career

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork leadership

English fluency

Integrity ethics

Network infra

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor/Master degree

Tools

Python

Java

C++

CI/CD

Git

Job description

Global Technology, Software Engineer, Summer Analyst

Chester, United Kingdom

About Us

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognising and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role‑specific considerations.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

The team:

Global Technology offers software development roles in Chief Technology organisation (CTO). This organisation meets the needs of Bank of America’s clients and employees by working alongside technology teams to design, build, implement and support the cutting‑edge applications and infrastructure that underpin trading applications, payment systems, mobile applications, and other end‑user technology.

Programme Overview

Our Summer Analyst programme is designed to offer you a broad and exciting experience of work as a full time Technology Analyst. During the summer you will have the opportunity to participate in real delivery of technology solutions from within our global network or core platforms team.

Training and Development

Your training and development is our top priority with extensive formal training offered at the start of the programme in addition to on‑the‑job support, educational speaker events and mentorship throughout.

Responsibilities:

• Providing technical expertise to design, develop, and maintain state‑of‑the‑art technology applications utilising technologies such as Java, C++, .NET, Python, Web Services, and AI‑assisted development tools to improve productivity, code quality, and delivery efficiency.
• Evaluating, adopting, and promoting responsible use of AI technologies across the software development lifecycle, including prompt engineering, AI‑assisted development and automation, while ensuring compliance with the Banks Enterprise security, privacy, risk, and governance standards.
• Gathering and translating internal and external client requirements into technical design specifications, business process reengineering
• Coding solutions, completing unit tests, and ensuring the solution can be integrated successfully into the overall application/system with clear, robust, and well‑tested interfaces
• Participating in and contributing to the delivery/release (CI/CD) events. e.g., branching timelines, pull requests, issue triage, merge/conflict resolution, systems design documents, release notes

Eligibility

• Candidates are required to be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a completion time frame between September 2027 and July 2028. Completion means that you have completed all final exams, coursework, and have no outstanding requirements for graduation. Please note that we reserve the right to request evidence of this completion date before extending an offer.
• On track for a minimum 2:1 degree classification (or equivalent)
• To be eligible to apply for this role in Chester, you must have the right to work in the UK as visa sponsorship is not available.
• Must be available to join the programme from June 2027 to August 2027

Candidates who perform well during the internship may be offered full time employment to commence in July 2028; some lines of business may also offer the opportunity of a January or April start date. You must be available to join on one of these start dates if offered, unfortunately we are unable to offer deferrals.

What we are looking for

Essential:

• Show demonstrable evidence of self‑learning outside of studies, and efforts to advance technical skills
• Display clear motivation for exploring a technology career within financial services.
• Demonstrate capacity for innovative thinking and strong problem solving
• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to interact with a variety of people
• Display evidence of strong teamwork, leadership, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Fluency in written and spoken English is a pre‑requisite
• Demonstrate integrity and ethics by earning other’s trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions
• Understanding of enterprise network infrastructure (routing, switching, wireless, SD WAN).
• Working knowledge of Python, including writing and maintaining scripts.

Desired:

• Knowledge of any of the following: React, Angular, .NET, Python or Java
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Knowledge of object orientated or relational database management systems such as Oracle or MS SQL Server
• Knowledge/experience of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment software delivery processes.
• Knowledge of the software development cycle
• Experience with Splunk for data ingestion, searches, dashboards, and alerts.
• Interest in Infrastructure as Code practices and CI/CD practices.

Our recruitment process

Analyst internship and full‑time recruiting takes place on a rolling basis once our applications are open. Assessments often begin before the deadline, so it is best to submit your application early as this will give you the best chance of being considered for the role.

We care deeply about shaping the world of work to be an equal and inclusive one – and that starts with our recruitment process. We know just how important and valuable it is to have a wide range of skills, backgrounds and experiences shaping our work and ideas. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and we are proud to focus on attracting, retaining and developing diverse talent within Bank of America. Together, we aim to mirror the customers, clients and communities we serve.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation, being pregnant or on maternity leave, socio‑economic background, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. The Bank selects candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience.

What if I need workplace adjustments?

We are committed to ensuring our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. If you need a workplace adjustment to search for a job opening, need help completing your application or video interview, please email [e-mail] and let us know. We will be more than happy to discuss the support you need, and we will respond to your email within two business days.

We offer a competitive Salary and Benefits package.