Sr. Java Developer - Cyber Security Authentication
Bank of America
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Job summary
Bank of America is seeking an experienced Java backend engineer to design, develop, test, and deploy secure features and services in a large-scale Java ecosystem. You will translate business and security requirements into robust designs aligned with enterprise architecture and engineering standards.
Responsibilities include building REST APIs and microservices, applying secure coding practices, and delivering reliable, scalable solutions while leading technical reviews and mentoring teammates.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience delivering large-scale Java applications.
- Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring, REST APIs, and microservices architecture.
- Expertise in object-oriented design, design patterns, clean code, testing, and code quality.
- Experience with relational databases (SQL, Oracle) and performance tuning.
- Unix/Linux environments, containerized platforms (OpenShift/Kubernetes/Docker).
- CI/CD and toolchains (Jira, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Artifactory, Ansible).
- Cloud services and cloud security principles; secure SDLC and CVE management.
Responsibilities
- Own the design, development, testing, deployment, and support of secure Java-based features and services.
- Translate requirements into robust designs aligned with architecture standards.
- Design and implement REST APIs and microservices using Java/Spring.
- Apply secure coding practices and remediate vulnerabilities.
- Deliver solutions meeting acceptance criteria while managing reliability and performance.
- Lead technical design reviews, code reviews, testing strategy, and release planning.
- Provide technical leadership for large/complex efforts and platform upgrades.
- Investigate production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and drive corrective actions.
- Support controls, compliance, and audit requests for applications.
- Mentor engineers and identify risks with Technology Manager.
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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!
- Own the design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support of secure Java-based features and services.
- Translate product, business, security, and operational requirements into maintainable solution designs aligned with enterprise architecture and engineering standards.
- Design and implement robust REST APIs and microservices using Java and the Spring ecosystem.
- Apply secure coding practices throughout the software development lifecycle and support remediation of vulnerabilities and common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs).
- Deliver solutions that meet acceptance criteria while actively managing reliability, maintainability, performance, and technical debt.
- Participate in work breakdown, estimation, technical design reviews, peer code reviews, testing strategy, release planning, and delivery execution.
- Provide technical leadership for large or complex efforts, including platform upgrades, new capability deployments, and production-readiness activities.
- Investigate production issues, coordinate technical response, perform root-cause analysis, and drive durable corrective actions.
- Support technology controls, compliance activities, evidence collection, and audit requests related to assigned applications and services.
- Mentor engineers, share reusable practices, and identify skill, role, or delivery risks with the Technology Manager.
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, including delivery of large-scale Java applications across multiple implementations.
- Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices architecture.
- Demonstrated expertise in object-oriented design, common design and architectural patterns, clean code, automated testing, and code quality practices.
- Experience with relational databases, SQL, stored procedures, and Oracle database replication or performance tuning.
- Experience developing and operating applications in Unix or Linux environments.
- Experience with containerized platforms and technologies such as OpenShift, Kubernetes, and Docker.
- Experience with CI/CD and engineering toolchains such as Jira, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Artifactory, and Ansible.
- Experience building solutions with cloud services and applying cloud security principles.
- Working knowledge of application security vulnerability remediation, secure software development practices, and CVE management.
- Ability to lead complex technical work, make sound engineering decisions, and deliver in a highly visible, fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Working knowledge of digital credentials, mobile driver licenses, and digital wallet ecosystems.
- Experience integrating generative AI or large language models into Java applications, including Model Context Protocol (MCP), prompt design, context management, and vector databases.
- Experience with IAM platforms such as PingOne, PingFederate, HYPR, Okta, or ForgeRock.
- Experience with UI development using React or a comparable modern framework.
- Exposure to mobile application development and mobile security considerations.
- Deep experience with application security vulnerability remediation in regulated or high-assurance environments.
- 1. Application Development
- 2. Automation
- 3. Influence
- 4. Solution Design
- 5. Technical Strategy Development
- 6. Architecture
- 7. Business Acumen
- 8. DevOps Practices
- 9. Result Orientation
- 10. Solution Delivery Process
Hours Per Week: 40
US - CO - Denver - 1144 15th St - Denver Gis (CO9926), US - IL - Chicago - 540 W Madison St - Bank Of America Plaza (IL4540)
Pay range $102,900.00 - $179,900.00 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.
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.
https://careers.bankofamerica.com/en-us/privacy-notice
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! Partnering Locally Learn about some of the ways Bank of America is making a difference in the communities we serve. Global Impact Learn about the six areas that guide Bank of America’s efforts to help make financial lives better for customers, clients, communities and our teammates. Opportunity and Inclusion Each employee brings unique skills, background and opinions. We see opportunity and inclusion as our platform for innovation and a key component in our success. Our Values Learn about our four values that represent what we believe. Pay Transparency: https://careers.bankofamerica.com/en-us/pay-transparency
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