Software Engineer II - Java/Python

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, 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. This role is responsible for developing and delivering complex requirements to accomplish business goals for Erica, Bank of America's AI-powered virtual assistant. The position requires proficiency in Java, Python, containerization, and cloud technologies, with strong engineering fundamentals and a passion for building scalable, high-quality software solutions. Will work on next-generation conversational AI platforms, leveraging modern architectures and cloud-native patterns to deliver exceptional customer experiences. 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: 5+ years of hands-on software development experience with Java and Python. Strong understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms. Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems. Implement solutions using Java, Python, and containerized services (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Build and integrate cloud-native applications (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Develop RESTful APIs and microservices for scalable and secure interactions. Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and CI/CD pipeline improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine requirements and deliver features. Ensure compliance with security, risk management, and regulatory standards. Contribute to story refinement, estimation, and Agile ceremonies. Familiarity with Agile development practices and CI/CD pipelines. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. Desired Qualifications: Experience with AI/ML frameworks or conversational AI platforms. Exposure to NoSQL databases (Cassandra, MongoDB) and distributed caching. Knowledge of performance tuning and JVM internals. Experience with open-source search engines (Elasticsearch, Solr). Prior contributions to open-source projects. 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 experience Shift: 1st shift (United States of America) Hours Per Week: 40 Bank of America is committed to help employees through the transition period when they're displaced as a result of a workforce reduction, realignment or similar measure. Please review the resume writing and interviewing tips provided below to help prepare you for your next career opportunity. Getting started Regardless of the position you are interested in, the starting points to building your resume are the same: 1. 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Consider which ones you should highlight. 4. Prepare Answers –Think about what the interviewer may ask, determine what the best answer is and write it down. 5. Prepare Questions – Interviewing is a two-way street. By asking thoughtful questions, you communicate your interest and learn a lot about the job. Choose two or three questions to ask your interviewer. Avoid asking a lot of questions about vacation time or breaks. 6. Practice – It may seem awkward, but it is the best way to come across well in an interview. Practice your own "great responses" with others or in front of a mirror until you appear relaxed and at ease. 7. Follow-up – Send a brief follow-up letter to the interviewer. Keep in mind that the many job searchers will not send a follow-up letter. Sending one can become a competitive advantage. Pay Transparency - https://careers.bankofamerica.com/en-us/pay-transparency Privacy Statement - https://careers.bankofamerica.com/en-us/privacy-notice