Software Engineer II - Java/Python

Bank of America; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 89,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America is hiring a senior developer to design, implement, and maintain the Independent Price Verification application for Global Markets. You will deliver complex backend features, ensure compliance, and integrate with existing systems.

You will work in an OO environment using Java, Python, and SQL, participate in CI/CD practices, and collaborate across data, application, and business teams. Excellent communication and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant work experience in technology.
• Proficiency in programming language(s) required for the role.
• Experience with designing and developing in an object‑oriented environment with any OO language (e.g., Java, C++, C#).
• 3-5 years Python experience.
• Experience with designing and tuning SQL database tables/queries is required.
• Experience with git, npm, Angular (15.x or later) a plus.
• Experience with grid computing and high data volume.
• Experience doing test‑driven development, functional testing and continuous integration.

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.

Skills

Java

Python

SQL

Git

Angular

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Angular

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.

Senior developer that will be responsible for developing, enhancing, modifying, and/or maintaining application used for Independent Price Verification process for the Global Markets business.

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

Required Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant work experience in technology
• Proficiency in programming language(s) required for the role
• Experience with designing and developing in an object‑oriented environment with any OO language is required. (i.e. Java, C++, C#, etc.)
• 3-5 years Python experience
• Experience with designing and tuning SQL database tables/queries is required
• Experience with git, npm, Angular (15.x or later) a plus
• Experience with grid computing and high data volume
• Experience doing test‑driven development, functional testing and continuous integration

Desired Qualifications

• Experience and desire to work in an Agile process (pair programming, daily stand‑ups, etc.)
• Demonstrable knowledge of problem domain in which they have been working
• Strong communication skills
• Passion to learn new technology
• Relevant industry (banking middle/back office/Finance) experience

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 Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 40

Pay Transparency details US - NJ - Jersey City - 101 Hudson St - 101 Hudson (NJ2101)

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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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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