Software Engineer II A - GBS IND - R

Bank of America; Chennai; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America in Chennai seeks a senior Python developer for the Equity Swaps Technology Development team. The role focuses on designing, developing, and delivering business-critical applications supporting Equity Swaps, with strong hands-on Python and solid software engineering fundamentals.

You will work on complex enterprise applications, collaborate with analysts and global teams, and own end-to-end delivery, including testing, deployment, and production stability.

Qualifications

• Education: BE/B.Tech/M.S./M.Tech or equivalent in CS/Engineering.
• Strong hands-on Python development experience.
• Experience with Linux and SQL databases.
• Familiarity with APIs, service-based architectures and CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Interact with Business Partners, Product Owners and Technology teams to understand requirements and develop technical solutions.
• Understand business and technology priorities and collaborate with global teams on technical solutions.
• Participate in global technical design and architecture discussions.
• Design, develop and maintain Python applications and services for Equity Swaps.
• Develop unit and integration tests to ensure quality.
• Contribute to CI/CD, DevOps and automated software delivery practices.
• End-to-end ownership and accountability for deliverables.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to stakeholders.

Skills

Python development

Object-oriented programming

Linux

SQL

APIs

CI/CD

Unit testing

Debugging

Financial markets knowledge

Problem solving

Education

BE/B.Tech/M.S./M.Tech in CS/Engineering

Tools

Quartz framework

Git

Shell scripting

Job description

Job Description:

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 and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.

We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.

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

Global Business Services

Global Business Services delivers Technology and Operations capabilities to Lines of Business and Staff Support Functions of Bank of America through a centrally managed, globally integrated delivery model and globally resilient operations.

Global Business Services is recognized for flawless execution, sound risk management, operational resilience, operational excellence and innovation.

In India, we are present in five locations and operate as BA Continuum India Private Limited (BACI), a non-banking subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation and the operating company for India operations of Global Business Services.

Process Overview

Equity group span across various offering like prime brokerage, Equities trading. This includes physical and synthetic financing solutions for clients who desire to gain market exposure and financing to securities in the Equity, Fixed Income and FX marketplaces. BAML’s offering spans multiple areas within GBAM, each of which provide specific offerings to our clients. we implement innovative software solutions to provide our clients with a seamless trading experience.Solutions includes low touch trading, FIX connectivity, low latency market connectivity, smart order routing, algorithmic trading, and internal crossing.

Job Description

The individual will be a senior member of the Equity Swaps Technology Development team and will be responsible for designing, developing, enhancing and delivering business-critical applications supporting the Equity Swaps business. He/She will be expected to have strong hands-on Python development experience, sound software engineering fundamentals, and the ability to work on complex enterprise applications and technology platforms.

The individual should be well versed with Global Markets concepts, preferably Equities/Equity Derivatives, and should be a self-starter with the ability to understand complex business requirements and translate them into robust technical solutions.

The individual should be self-motivated, creative and proactive, with the ability to operate successfully in a fast-paced environment comprising multiple applications, platforms and technologies. The individual will work closely with developers, business analysts, product owners, production support teams and other global technology partners throughout the SDLC. The role will involve solution design, hands-on development, code reviews, unit and integration testing, troubleshooting, performance optimization, deployment and production stability.

The role requires the candidate to be passionate and hands-on with technology, with strong analytical, programming, debugging and problem-solving skills. The individual will actively participate in system design and architecture discussions in addition to implementation, testing and deployment. The ideal candidate will be a fast learner with strong programming acumen, the ability to develop a good understanding of the Equity Swaps domain, and sufficient experience to deliver complex projects with minimal supervision and end-to-end ownership.

Responsibilities

• Interact with Business Partners, Product Owners and Technology teams to understand requirements and develop appropriate technical solutions.
• Understand business and technology priorities and collaborate with global teams on technical solutions and future development initiatives.
• Participate actively and provide recommendations in global technical design and architecture discussions.
• Design, develop, enhance and maintain high-quality Python applications and services supporting the Equity Swaps business.
• Develop clean, reusable, maintainable and well-tested code in accordance with established software engineering standards.
• Contribute to development and enhancement of applications leveraging the Quartz framework.
• Design and integrate application components using APIs, messaging, databases and other appropriate integration patterns.
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting, debugging, root-cause analysis and resolution of complex application issues.
• Develop appropriate unit and integration tests and ensure solutions meet functional and non-functional requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve application performance, scalability, resiliency, maintainability and observability.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to development standards, engineering best practices and application controls.
• Contribute to CI/CD, DevOps and automated software delivery practices.
• Be capable of independently driving development initiatives and delivering projects with end-to-end ownership and accountability.
• Ensure high-quality standards across all technical deliverables.
• Participate and contribute to Agile ceremonies, project compliance reviews and audit activities.
• Learn and adopt new technologies as future development may involve diverse platforms, software, frameworks and tools.
• Effectively communicate technical concepts and solutions through both written and verbal discussions.
• Adhere to the team’s governing principles, development standards and policies.
• Participate in mandatory training and cross-functional initiatives across the team.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and willingness to build strong Equity Swaps and Global Markets domain knowledge.

Requirements

Education

B.E./B.Tech/M.S./M.Tech or equivalent qualification in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical discipline.

Certifications (if any)

Relevant Python, Cloud or software engineering certifications are not mandatory but will be an added advantage.

Experience Range

6- 9 years

Foundational Skills

• Strong hands-on Python development experience with excellent programming and software engineering fundamentals.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms and design patterns.
• Experience designing, developing and supporting complex enterprise-scale applications.
• Strong knowledge of application architecture and ability to translate functional requirements into effective technical designs.
• Experience with Quartz framework would be a strong advantage.
• Confident working in Linux environments, including shell scripting.
• Strong experience with SQL, relational databases and data management concepts.
• Experience developing and integrating applications using APIs and service-based interfaces.
• Strong understanding of unit testing, integration testing and automated testing practices.
• Strong analytical, debugging, troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience with source control, build processes and CI/CD practices.
• Understanding of application performance, resiliency, scalability and production stability considerations.
• Demonstrable experience developing or supporting applications in complex technology environments.
• Business knowledge or exposure to Equities, Equity Derivatives, Equity Swaps or Global Markets is preferred.
• Knowledge of FIX protocol and financial markets integration would be advantageous.
• Ability to participate effectively in technical design and architecture discussions.
• Ability to face off to senior management,