Software Engineer III - Equities Structured Products Technology

Bank of America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America is seeking a Front Office Software Developer to join the Equity Linked Structured Notes Technology team. The role focuses on Python development and collaboration with Trading, Structuring, and Quant teams to deliver scalable front‑office solutions.

You will work on complex, business‑critical systems with visibility across Trading, Sales, and Technology, contributing to a robust and high‑performing platform within the AMRS region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years of experience in technology roles (8+ preferred).
• Strong programming skills in OO/Functional languages including Python, C#, Java, or C++.

Responsibilities

• Code solutions and unit test to defined criteria and compliance.
• Design, develop, and modify architecture components and interfaces.
• Mentor engineers and promote CI/CD practices.
• Refine stories, define requirements, and estimate work.
• Perform spikes/proofs of concept as needed.
• Automate release activities.
• Develop and maintain automated test suites (integration, regression, performance).
• Own the technology stack supporting secondary market activity for Structured Notes.

Skills

Python

C#

Java

C++

Distributed systems

Real-time platforms

Production support

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.

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 is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to an in‑office culture with specific requirements for office‑based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role‑specific considerations. 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, and solutions are well‑designed with maintainability/ease of integration and testing built‑in from the outset. Job expectations include a strong knowledge of development and testing practices common to the industry and design and architectural patterns.

Job Profile Summary

We are seeking an experienced Front Office Software Developer with a strong focus on Python development to join the Equity Linked Structured Notes Technology team, supporting the Pricing and Booking platform. This role provides an opportunity to work on complex, business‑critical systems that have significant visibility across Trading, Structuring, Sales, Quantitative Services, Operations, and Technology teams. The successful candidate will combine strong software engineering skills with hands‑on experience in modern programming languages such as Python, Java, and C#. They will play a key role in the design, development, and enhancement of front‑office applications that underpin the Structured Notes business. Given the highly collaborative nature of the role, it is important that this position is based within the AMRS region to provide effective coverage and partnership with key stakeholders, including the Quantitative Services Group, Trading, Sales, Structuring, and regional Technology teams. Proximity to these groups will enable faster decision‑making, stronger collaboration, and more effective execution of strategic initiatives. This is a critical hire within the Structured Notes Technology organization. The successful candidate will work closely with front‑office business partners and technology teams to drive the continued evolution, scalability, and delivery of the Structured Notes technology platform, while contributing to the firm’s broader strategic objectives in the Equity Linked Structured Products space.

Responsibilities:

• Codes solutions and unit test to deliver a requirement/story per the defined acceptance criteria and compliance requirements
• Designs, develops, and modifies architecture components, application interfaces, and solution enablers while ensuring principal architecture integrity is maintained
• Mentors other software engineers and coach team on Continuous Integration and Continuous Development (CI-CD) practices and automating tool stack
• Executes story refinement, definition of requirements, and estimating work necessary to realize a story through the delivery lifecycle
• Performs spike/proof of concept as necessary to mitigate risk or implement new ideas
• Automates manual release activities
• Designs, develops, and maintains automated test suites (integration, regression, performance)
• Owning the technology stack supporting secondary market activity for Structured Notes within Equity Derivatives
• Driving delivery of a multi‑year technology roadmap aligned to a major business growth initiative
• Partnering closely with Trading and Structuring to deliver scalable, performant solutions that meet real‑time front‑office needs
• Leading system stability, production excellence, and resiliency for mission‑critical platforms

Required Qualifications:

• Exceptional development skills in any OO or Functional language including but not limited to Python (preferred), C#, Java, or C++
• 8+ years of experience in technology roles supporting capital markets, derivatives, or structured products
• Strong technical background with hands‑on experience in modern front‑office systems (e.g., Java, Python, C#, distributed systems, real‑time platforms)
• Understanding of equity derivatives concepts including pricing, Greeks, lifecycle events, and secondary market dynamics
• Experience working closely with traders, quants, or structurers in a demanding delivery environment
• Proven ability to take ownership of complex systems and deliver outcomes in ambiguous problem spaces
• Strong execution discipline combined with intellectual curiosity and a desire to grow professionally
• Ability to operate effectively within a large, global organization while driving meaningful change
• Experience in 3rd line production support.

Desired Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Proficiency in programming language(s) required for the role
• Passion for building and owning front‑office technology that directly enables business outcomes
• Strong interest in Structured Notes, Equity Derivatives, and complex financial products, with a desire to deepen domain expertise
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in high‑visibility roles with senior stakeholder engagement
• Entrepreneurial mindset within an enterprise environment — comfortable driving change, challenging the status quo, and shaping strategy
• Proven leadership capabilities, including inspiring teams, setting technical direction, and mentoring talent
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to bridge technology and business audiences
• Motivation to grow into broader technology leadership roles over time

Skills:

• Application Development
• Automation
• Influence
• Solution Design
• Technical Strategy Development
• Architecture
• Business Acumen
• DevOps Practices
• Result Orientation
• Solution Delivery Process
• Analytical Thinking
• Collaboration
• Data Management
• Risk Management
• Test Engineering

Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor Degree or Equivalent Professional Experience

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:

40