Vice President; Software Engineer

HITEC; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America N.A. in Jersey City, NJ seeks a software engineer to develop and deliver complex requirements for financial systems. You will design, implement, and test solutions across front-to-back office applications, integrating with trading, risk, and regulatory reporting teams.

You will use Python, Java, SpringBoot, and Node to build scalable enterprise applications, ensure compliance, and drive automated testing and CI/CD pipelines. Remote work may be allowed within a commutable distance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS, CIS, MIS, Engineering or related field.
• 4 years of experience in IT or related occupation with enterprise apps.
• 4 years of designing, automating and maintaining large-scale N-tier apps using Python, Java, SpringBoot, Node.
• Experience with middleware: GRPC, REST, SOAPUI, XML and JSON.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical excellence in designing, developing, and maintaining technology applications.
• Translate client requirements into detailed technical designs and software solutions.
• Conduct thorough testing with comprehensive plans and scripts to ensure quality.
• Collaborate with trading, finance, and risk units to meet business objectives.
• Automate trade management processes and credit derivative lifecycles.

Skills

Python

Java

SpringBoot

Node

REST APIs

JIRA

CI/CD

Test-Driven Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

JIRA

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, 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical excellence in designing, developing, and maintaining technology applications using Python, JavaScript, Java, HTML, CSS, web services, REST APIs, JIRA, and related tools.
• Translate internal and external client requirements into detailed technical design specifications and build software solutions that meet those specifications.
• Conduct thorough testing using comprehensive test plans and scripts to ensure quality and reliability.
• Ensure systems and applications align with business needs and functional requirements.
• Gather, analyze, and document business and system requirements, while coordinating efforts across multiple applications and projects to meet business objectives.
• Apply strong problem-solving and analytical skills, complemented by effective communication and teamwork.
• Collaborate closely with business units such as trading, finance, and market risk.
• Automate and implement trade management processes and the lifecycle of credit derivatives, including indicative risk calculations.
• Address financial regulatory requirements by developing Python-based solutions to accurately report credit derivative trades to the Global Trade Repository (GTR) and other regional jurisdictions.
• Integrate software across trade capture, risk management, regulatory reporting, and cash settlement systems, ensuring consistent data flow from front to back office.
• Remote work may be permitted within a commutable distance from the worksite.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Engineering (any), or related: and
• 4 years of experience in the job offered or a related IT occupation.
• Must include 4 years of experience in each of the following:
• Designing, automating, and maintaining large scale, enterprise-wide N-tier architecture applications using Python, Java, SpringBoot, and Node;
• Utilizing customer UI and interaction techniques to build frictionless multiple factor user authentication, credential maintenance and authentication step up flows in digital channels;
• Engineering and designing continuous integration, continuous deployment, build tool, version control, and test-driven development tools by utilizing Python, Java and JavaScript; and,
• Designing and implementing architecture using middleware technologies GRPC, REST, SOAPUI, XML, and JSON.

EMPLOYER: Bank of America N.A.

Shift

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week

40

Pay Transparency details

US - NJ - Jersey City - 525 Washington Blvd (NJ2525)Pay and benefits informationPay range- annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.BenefitsThis 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.4 years experience