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About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced hands-on Principal Engineer with proven ability in writing elegant and maintainable Python code and experience in the global markets investment banking space. This role involves close collaboration with various technology teams and business partners to build Risk applications for FICC lines of business.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing business requirements and designing solutions within the target architecture.
• Technically leading more junior developers.
• Being fully engaged in the development lifecycle, including supporting UAT and regression testing.
• Developing, testing, and delivering complex software requirements to accomplish business goals.

Requirements

• Solid years of software engineering experience.
• Experience in technical design with a good background/track of solutions delivery.
• Excellent problem-solving, design, development, and debugging skills.
• Enjoyment in solving complex technical problems.
• Good understanding of programming paradigms such as distributed architectures and working with large data sets.
• Solid knowledge of contemporary development processes, build environments, and testing tools.
• Ideally, solid experience in the Financial Services industry.
• Good working knowledge of front office risk in any business within Global Markets.
• Knowledge or experience of agile development (e.g., XP, SCRUM, Kanban) and continuous integration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work closely with other technology teams and business groups including trading, finance, technology, and middle office.
• Team player, self-motivated, and proactive.

Skills

• Python
• Technical design
• Distributed architectures
• Agile development
• Continuous integration

Location

• London

Work Type

• In-office

Experience Level

• Principal Engineer
• Director

Education Level

• Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics or relevant analytical degree

Benefits

• Private healthcare for you and your family.
• Annual health screen.
• Competitive pension plan.
• Life assurance.
• Group income protection cover.
• 26-weeks paid maternity leave.
• 16-weeks paid paternity leave.
• Inclusive family leave arrangements.
• 20 days of back-up childcare including access to school holiday clubs.
• 20 days of back-up adult care per annum.
• Ability to change core benefits.
• Option of selecting a variety of flexible benefits.
• Access to a wellbeing account.
• Travel insurance.
• Critical illness cover.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free counselling through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Virtual GP services through private healthcare plan.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for confidential support.
• Ability to donate to charities of your choice directly through payroll with bank matching contributions.
• Access to Arts & Culture corporate membership program.
• Discounted entry to some of the UK’s most iconic cultural institutions and exhibitions.
• Opportunity to volunteer in your local community.

About the Company

• At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection.
• We drive Responsible Growth and deliver for our clients, teammates, communities, and shareholders every day.
• Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth, including our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting teammate wellness, recognizing performance, and making an impact in our communities.
• Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance, allowing for flexibility based on role-specific considerations.
• At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact.
• Our London office is located near St. Paul’s Cathedral and features modern workspaces, a state-of-the-art auditorium, an onsite restaurant with sustainable menus, a rooftop terrace with city views, onsite gym facilities, and a medical centre.
• The Horizontal Risk team supports the Global Markets business globally, working on initiative projects, business and market-driven changes, and day-to-day system support.
• The London team currently consists of 7 people and collaborates closely with teams in Dublin and Mumbai, as well as other Front Office Risk teams within Global Markets technology.
• We provide new joiners with a comprehensive training plan including online resources, colleague support, training sessions, and hands-on learning.
• Highlights include building an intraday risk platform for trading and providing enhanced and simplified cross-asset finance reporting.
• Good conduct and sound judgment are crucial to our long-term success.
• Individual accountability and an ownership mind-set are cornerstones of our Code of Conduct.
• We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits.
• Bank of America believes in the importance of working together and offering flexibility.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity

• We are an equal opportunities employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, socio-economic background, responsibility for dependants or physical or mental disability.
• The Bank selects candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience.
• We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are accessible for all candidates and encourage any candidates to tell us about any adjustment requirements.
• We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone.
• 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.