Test Developer

Bank of America; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America is seeking a professional to join Enterprise Independent Testing (EIT), a GRM sub‑line focused on risk measurement, testing automation, and data‑driven quality across portfolios worldwide.

The role requires strong problem solving, cross‑functional collaboration, and the ability to explain methodology and results to senior stakeholders, auditors, and regulators. Standard 40‑hour work week in an in‑office setting with role‑specific flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Process and Mechanical Engineering, Operations Research, Data Science, Accounting, or Business Administration, or equivalent work experience
• 2 Years of relevant work experience
• Experience with testing methodologies and regulatory controls is preferred

Responsibilities

• Embodies EIT core skills: critical thinking, enterprise mindset, proactivity, project management, risk management, adaptability, collaboration, customer and client focus, effective written and verbal communication, and control rigor and discipline
• Partners effectively with process and data owners in the FLUs/CFs, risk managers, GCOR, and various teams within EIT that provide operational, data sourcing, and technology infrastructure support
• Uses methodology outputs, including analytical tools and testing scripts, to drive process improvements and timely detection of errors
• Communicates effectively to explain the rationale, methodology details, and results to a broad set of audiences, including key senior stakeholders across the Bank, auditors, and regulators
• Applies experience in process and operational excellence
• Reviews test builds, maintenance, and quality assessments
• Oversees the identification and handling of issue escalation/resolution to prevent delays in delivery and identify and leverage opportunities for automation where possible
• Interacts extensively with internal or external contacts to identify, research, analyze and resolve complex problems
• Ensures effectiveness and compliance with laws, rules, and policies.

Skills

Process Design

Test Development

Test Reporting

Test Development Life Cycle

Programming Languages

Python

Software Engineering

Database Administration

Automation

Business Acumen

Problem Solving

Growth Mindset

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, CS, Statistics, OR related fields

Tools

Spark

R

C

Java

YAML

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!

Team Overview

Enterprise Independent Testing (EIT) is a sub-line of business within Global Risk Management (GRM). EIT is responsible for developing consistent and coherent analytical tools and tests for effective risk and capital measurement, management, and reporting across Bank of America. EIT partners with the Lines of Business and Enterprise function to ensure the capabilities it builds address both internal and regulatory requirements and are responsive to the changing nature of portfolios, economic conditions, and emerging risks. In executing its activities, EIT drives innovation, process improvement, and automation.

EIT is transforming the way testing is built and executed through digital transformation, automation, and cutting‑edge artificial intelligence and natural language processing technologies. EIT carries a portfolio of 8,000+ tests and has a global footprint of testing professionals across the United States, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, as well as Global Business Services (GBS) associates.

Responsibilities

• Embodies EIT core skills: critical thinking, decisiveness, enterprise mindset, proactivity, project management, risk management, adaptability, collaboration, customer and client focus, effective written and verbal communication, and control rigor and discipline
• Partners effectively with process and data owners in the FLUs/CFs, risk managers, Global Compliance Operational Risk (GCOR), and various teams within EIT that provide operational, data sourcing, and technology infrastructure support. Methodology outputs are used to drive process improvements and timely detection and reporting of errors
• Uses methodology outputs, including analytical tools and testing scripts, to drive process improvements and timely detection of errors
• Communicates effectively to explain the rationale, methodology details, and results to a broad set of audiences, including key senior stakeholders across the Bank, auditors, and regulators
• Applies experience in process and operational excellence
• Reviews test builds, maintenance, and quality assessments
• Oversees the identification and handling of issue escalation/resolution to prevent delays in delivery and identify and leverage opportunities for automation where possible
• Interacts extensively with internal or external contacts to identify, research, analyze and resolve complex problems
• Ensures effectiveness and compliance with laws, rules, and policies.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or above in fields including, but not limited to, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Process and Mechanical Engineering, Operations Research, Data Science, Accounting, or Business Administration, or equivalent work experience
• 2 Years of relevant work experience

Required Skills

• Process Design: Ability to understand how work is executed within an organization, evaluate efficiencies, and identify areas for overall process improvement and growth
• Test Development: Ability to design and document tests used to measure the effectiveness of the Bank’s processes and controls, as well as adherence to applicable laws, rules, regulations, and internal policies and procedures
• Test Reporting: Ability to produce testing results, reporting, and data‑driven insights for the test inventory
• Test Development Life Cycle: Understands the end‑to‑end test development life cycle, from test request to development, execution, and dissemination of results. Collaborates with cross‑functional teams to meet testing objectives
• Programming Languages: Strong computational programming skills using programming languages or scripts such as Spark, R, C, Java, YAML, and others
• Python: Strong programming skills using Python and its packages
• Software Engineering: Understands the software engineering life cycle and can apply it to daily coding activities
• Database Administration: Experience developing and maintaining complex databases and data sets
• Automation: Ability to design, deploy, and refine predictive programming algorithms to minimize repetitive tasks and increase capacity by using real‑time data to recognize patterns
• Business Acumen and Domain Knowledge: Deep understanding of the product, the underlying business, and associated technical domains
• Problem Solving: Approaches challenges creatively and effectively, even under constraints
• Growth Mindset: Continuously explores new technologies, frameworks, and best practices to stay ahead of industry trends
• Attention to Detail: Writes clean, maintainable code and proactively identifies and resolves issues

Shift

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week

40