Senior Python Front Office Developer – Risk & P&L

Bank of America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 103,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America is seeking a Python-focused Front Office Rates Developer in New York. You will work closely with Traders, Risk Managers, and technology teams to deliver front-to-back risk and P&L solutions for a trading desk environment.

The role requires hands-on experience with Risk platforms and pricing engines, strong Python skills, and a solid background in Agile practices. Expect collaboration across multiple teams in an in-office setting with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Extensive software engineering experience in Financial Services.
• Deep knowledge of Risk Systems, Trading Platforms or Pricing Engines in Rates or Fixed Income.
• Strong understanding of front office workflows.
• Fluency in OO or Functional languages including Python, C#, Java, or C++.
• Experience with Agile environments (SCRUM, Kanban) and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Code solutions and unit test per acceptance criteria and compliance requirements.
• Design, develop and modify architecture components and interfaces.
• Mentor engineers and promote CI/CD practices and automation.
• Refine stories, define requirements, and estimate work for delivery.
• Perform spike/POC to mitigate risk or explore new ideas.
• Automate manual release activities.
• Develop and maintain automated test suites.

Skills

Python

C#

Java

C++

OO/Functional

Agile/CI

Front Office

Risk/PNL

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor Degree or Equivalent Professional Experience

Tools

SecDB

Athena

Quartz

Job description

Bank of America is seeking a Python-focused Front Office Rates Developer in New York. You will work closely with Traders, Risk Managers, and technology teams to deliver front-to-back risk and P&L solutions for a trading desk environment.

The role requires hands-on experience with Risk platforms and pricing engines, strong Python skills, and a solid background in Agile practices. Expect collaboration across multiple teams in an in-office setting with competitive compensation.