Software Engineer II B - GBS IND

Bank of America; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America in Chennai seeks a Digital Assets Technology Engineer to design and develop blockchain and digital asset solutions. The role focuses on hands-on engineering across blockchain platforms, smart contracts, tokenization, wallets, and supporting services within a financial services environment.

You will work with senior engineers to address security, scalability, and integration requirements, collaborating across teams to deliver robust digital asset solutions.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance blockchain and digital asset applications.
• Build solutions supporting tokenization, digital assets, wallets, and blockchain-based transactions.
• Develop and integrate smart contracts and blockchain services with enterprise applications.
• Contribute to wallet integration, transaction signing, and key-management solutions.
• Participate in solution design, code reviews, testing, troubleshooting, and production support.
• Work with senior engineers and architects on security, scalability, and integration requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, security, and business teams to deliver digital asset solutions.

Skills

Ethereum/EVM

Solidity

Java/Python/JS

Blockchain platforms

Wallets & keys

APIs & CI/CD

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Git

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 resiliency, 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

Global Banking & Markets division serves mid‑to large‑sized corporations and institutional clients worldwide. It is comprised of Business Banking, Global Commercial Banking, Global Corporate & Investment Banking, Global Markets and Wholesale Credit. Aligned with these client‑facing groups are Global Capital Markets and Global Research. Global Banking and Markets Technology provides end‑to‑end technology solutions for Global Markets and banking businesses including Equities, Prime Brokerage, Interest Rates, Currencies, Commodities, Derivatives, Structured Products, Commercial Card, Cash Management, Payments, Sales, Servicing and Fulfillment. Across all these products, solutions include architecture, design, development, change management, implementation and support using various enterprise technologies.

Job Description

We are seeking a Digital Assets Technology Engineer to contribute to the design and development of blockchain and digital asset solutions. The role will focus on hands‑on engineering across blockchain platforms, smart contracts, tokenization, wallets, and supporting services. The candidate should have a strong software engineering foundation, practical blockchain knowledge, and an interest in building secure digital asset solutions within a financial services environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance blockchain and digital asset applications.
• Build solutions supporting tokenization, digital assets, wallets, and blockchain‑based transactions.
• Develop and integrate smart contracts and blockchain services with enterprise applications.
• Contribute to wallet integration, transaction signing, and key‑management solutions.
• Participate in solution design, code reviews, testing, troubleshooting, and production support.
• Work with senior engineers and architects on security, scalability, and integration requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, security, and business teams to deliver digital asset solutions.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Certifications If Any - NA
• Experience Range: 4–6 years of software engineering experience, with practical exposure to blockchain or distributed ledger technologies.

Foundational Skills

• Experience with Ethereum/EVM and understanding of smart contracts and common token standards such as ERC‑20.
• Development experience with Solidity and at least one mainstream language such as Java, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Exposure to at least one enterprise DLT platform such as Corda, Hyperledger Besu/Fabric, or DAML/Canton. Broad experience across all platforms is not required.
• Understanding of digital wallets, public/private keys, transaction signing, and basic cryptographic concepts.
• Familiarity with APIs, microservices, databases, Git, CI/CD, and modern software engineering practices.
• Good analytical, debugging, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Desired Skills

• Exposure to Fireblocks or another institutional wallet/custody platform.
• Familiarity with MPC, HSMs, PKI, or enterprise key‑management concepts.
• Understanding of tokenization, stablecoins, digital custody, or blockchain‑based settlement.
• Basic knowledge of digital asset security, risk, and compliance considerations.

Job Location – Chennai

Work Timings – 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM