Software Engineer II - Equity Linked Technology

Bank of America; United States; On-site; USD 89,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading benefits

Job summary

Bank of America is seeking an experienced software engineer with strong Python skills to lead development of pricing and booking functionality for Structured Notes. You will deliver complex server-side features, ensure tests and CI/CD practices, and collaborate across data, application, and business layers in an agile environment.

The role requires 7+ years in technology development and at least 3 years in front-office equities derivatives systems, with a degree in CS or equivalent.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of technology development experience.
• 3+ years in development of front-office equities derivatives systems.
• Degree in computer science or equivalent.
• Experience designing and developing complex server-side Python and SQL functionality; Oracle Shell scripting and Unix knowledge desirable.
• Proficient in unit, integration, and acceptance tests.
• Agile working environment experience.
• Self-starter and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Code solutions and unit test to deliver a requirement/story per acceptance criteria.
• Utilize multiple architectural components in design and development of client requirements.
• Perform CI/CD activities.
• Contribute to story refinement and requirements definition.
• Estimate work necessary to deliver a story.
• Contribute to test suites and analyze test results.
• Develop features within Python services and create new services.
• Plan work in an agile manner with team members.
• Write acceptance tests with QA.

Skills

Python

SQL

Front-office equities derivatives

Agile practices

Unit testing

Integration testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Oracle Shell scripting

Unix

Job description

Job Description

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! Job Description: This job is responsible for developing and delivering complex requirements to accomplish business goals. Key responsibilities of the job include ensuring that software is developed to meet functional, non-functional and compliance requirements, coding solutions, unit testing, and ensuring the solution can be integrated successfully into the overall application/system with clear, robust, and well-tested interfaces. Job expectations include an awareness of development and testing practices in the industry.

Position Summary

Seeking an individual with strong Python skills, with Structured Notes domain knowledge preferred. The candidate will be responsible for leading delivery of pricing and booking functionality, critical to the continued buildout of our Structured Notes functionality.

Responsibilities

• Codes solutions and unit test to deliver a requirement/story per the defined acceptance criteria and compliance requirements
• Utilizes multiple architectural components (across data, application, business) in design and development of client requirements
• Performs Continuous Integration and Continuous Development (CI-CD) activities
• Contributes to story refinement and definition of requirements
• Participates in estimating work necessary to realize a story/requirement through the delivery lifecycle
• Contributes to existing test suites (integration, regression, performance), analyze test reports, identify any test issues/errors, and triage the underlying cause
• Performs spike/proof of concept as necessary to mitigate risk or implement new ideas
• Develop a thorough understanding of our entire technology stack
• Design and develop new features within existing Python services; create new services to expand the overall framework
• Contribute to future design and architecture
• Plan work in an agile manner with other team members
• Write acceptance tests in coordination with QA

Required Qualifications

• 7+ year of technology development experience and specifically 3+ years of experience in development of front-office equities derivatives systems. (Previous experience of working with SN and SP is a plus.)
• Computer science or equivalent degree
• Demonstrable experience of having designed and developed complex server-side functionality in Python SQL - preferably Oracle Shell scripting and basic Unix knowledge desirable
• Proficient in writing unit, integration, and acceptance tests
• Comfortable in an agile working environment
• Self-starter and proactive

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with modern web UI technologies; HTML5, React, RESTful services, Websockets
• Knowledge of Structured Products (Notes, Warrants, Certificates) 2+ years of relevant work experience
• Proficiency in programming language(s) required for the role

Skills

• Application Development
• Automation Collaboration DevOps Practices
• Solution Design
• Agile Practices Architecture Result Orientation Solution Delivery Process User Experience Design Analytical Thinking Data Management Risk Management Technical Strategy Development Test Engineering

Minimum Education Requirements

Bachelor Degree or Equivalent Professional Experience

Shift & Working Hours

Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 40

Pay Transparency & Benefits

Pay Transparency details US - NY - New York - 1100 Ave Of The Americas - Two Bryant Park (NY1540) Pay and benefits information

Pay range $88,800.00 - $144,800.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set. Discretionary incentive eligible This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.

Benefits This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.

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Company Culture

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization. Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!

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