Bank of America Corporation

Feature Lead - Technology

Bank of America Corporation$106K — $173K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in data engineering and AI/ML technologies.
  • Strong SQL skills for writing complex queries and optimizing performance.
  • Hands-on experience with the Hadoop ecosystem and related big data technologies.
  • Familiarity with AI/ML technologies and building intelligent applications.
  • Proficiency in Python and shell scripting for automation and data processes.
  • Experience with cloud environments like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver end-to-end features for data engineering and AI/ML.
  • Lead technical design for scalable and secure data platforms.
  • Build optimized batch and streaming data pipelines.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
  • Conduct code and architecture reviews to ensure quality and standards.
  • Manage backlog items and facilitate sprint planning and execution.
  • Mentor team members on best practices and coding standards.

Benefits

  • Access to industry-leading benefits and paid time off.
  • Resources and support for employee development.
  • Opportunity for annual discretionary performance awards.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Position Summary :
This job is responsible for providing leadership, technical direction and oversight to a team delivering technology solutions. Key responsibilities of the job are to provide oversight of the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex computer programs, align technical solutions to business objectives, and ensure that coding practices/quality comply with software development standards. Job expectations include conducting multiple software implementations and applying both depth and breadth in knowledge of several technical competencies.

The Feature Lead serves as a hands-on Technical Lead and individual contributor responsible for designing, developing, and delivering scalable data engineering, AI/ML, and analytics solutions while guiding a scrum team through execution.

This role combines technical leadership, solution architecture, hands-on development, agile delivery management, and mentoring. The Feature Lead will work closely with Product Owners, business stakeholders, architects, analysts, developers, and testers to build robust platforms and intelligent solutions that support analytics, automation, and AI-driven decisioning.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and own end-to-end feature delivery for data engineering and AI/ML initiatives
  • Lead technical design for scalable, fault-tolerant, secure, and high-performing data platforms
  • Build and optimize batch and streaming pipelines for analytical and AI/ML use cases
  • Develop and support solutions on the Hadoop ecosystem, leveraging enterprise big data tools and frameworks for large-scale data processing
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and convert them into practical, scalable technical solutions
  • Lead low-level technical design, code reviews, architecture reviews, and engineering standards adoption
  • Ensure solutions meet product acceptance criteria with minimal technical debt
  • Partner with the Product Owner to ensure backlog items are well-defined with clear acceptance criteria
  • Drive work breakdown, sprint planning, estimation, prioritization, and team execution
  • Mentor team members on coding standards, design patterns, peer reviews, debugging, and development best practices


Required Qualifications

  • 3+ years of job related experience required .
  • Strong SQL knowledge and experience writing complex, high-performance queries
  • Strong hands-on experience with the Hadoop ecosystem and related big data technologies, including: HDFS, Ozone, Spark, Hive, Impala, YARN, Sqoop, Oozie, Hue, MapReduce
  • Experience with AI/ML technologies, including: LLM models
  • building AI agents
  • RAG-based architectures
  • prompt workflows
  • vector databases / semantic retrieval
  • orchestration frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, or similar technologies
  • integrating AI/ML capabilities into enterprise applications
  • implementing Copilot-based solutions and automations
  • Strong Python and shell scripting skills for data engineering, analytics, automation, and AI/ML integration
  • Experience with batch and streaming data processing using technologies such as Kafka, Spark Streaming, Flink, or similar frameworks
  • Experience with cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Experience with NoSQL / modern data storage technologies such as MongoDB, HBase and vector-capable stores
  • Experience with data lake / lakehouse / hybrid data architectures
  • Experience with data analytics and visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools
  • Strong understanding of system architecture, data modeling, distributed processing, performance optimization, and scalable platform design
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git-based development, JIRA, Agile ceremonies, peer reviews, and release management


Desired Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Science or Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of industry experience, with at least 3 years focused on hands-on work in the Big Data domain.
  • Strong leadership mindset with the ability to guide, mentor, and uplift engineering teams
  • Deep expertise in data engineering, distributed systems, and large-scale analytics platforms
  • Strong understanding of AI/ML solution development lifecycle, including data preparation, feature engineering, model integration, and production deployment
  • Experience building and supporting AI/ML-enabled applications, intelligent automation solutions, or data products
  • Strong understanding of modern data architecture including: Batch processing, Real-time streaming, Data lake / Lakehouse principles, Scalable analytics platforms
  • Experience working in Agile (Scrum/Kanban) delivery models
  • Exposure to cloud technologies and hybrid architectures
  • Strong stakeholder collaboration and ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
  • Experience with engineering best practices, automation, CI/CD, and production support
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as Copilot to improve engineering productivity


Skills:
  • Automation
  • Influence
  • Result Orientation
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Technical Strategy Development
  • Architecture
  • Business Acumen
  • Risk Management
  • Solution Delivery Process
  • Solution Design
  • Agile Practices
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Collaboration
  • Data Management
  • DevOps Practices


Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:
40

Pay Transparency details

US - CA - San Francisco - 315 Montgomery St - 315 Montgomery (CA5704)

Pay and benefits information

Pay range

$106,500.00 - $173,700.00 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.

Benefits

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.

About Bank of America Corporation

Bank of America Merrill Lynch is the corporate and investment banking division of Bank of America. It provides services in mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt capital markets, lending, trading, risk management, research, and liquidity and payments management. It was formed through the combination of the corporate and investment banking activities of Bank of America and Merrill Lynch following the acquisition of the latter by the former in January 2009. Bank of America completed the acquisition of Merrill Lynch & Co on 1 January 2009. Bank of America began rebranding all of its corporate and investment banking activities under the Bank of America Merrill Lynch name in September 2009. In April 2010, Bank of America Merrill Lynch appointed Christian Meissner as head of investment banking for Europe, Middle East and Africa. In April 2011, Bank of America Merrill Lynch integrated its corporate and investment banking operations into a single division. In October 2013, Bank of America Merrill Lynch was recognised as the Most Innovative Investment Bank of the Year in The Banker's Investment Banking Awards.

Bank of America Corporation Careers

Join the dynamic team at Bank of America Corporation, a premier global financial institution where innovation, leadership, and growth go hand in hand. As one of the largest banks in the world, we offer unparalleled job opportunities and a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and professional growth. Work You’ll Do At Bank of America Corporation, you’ll be part of a team that’s dedicated to making a real difference. Whether you’re helping families buy their first home, advising businesses on expansion, or developing cutting-edge financial technologies, your work will have an impact. Our commitment to leadership in the financial industry has never been stronger, and we need passionate, skilled professionals to lead our journey. Explore a World of Opportunities From entry-level positions to leadership roles, Bank of America Corporation offers a variety of career paths in areas such as investment banking, technology, marketing, and risk management. Our job opportunities span the globe, providing the chance to work alongside the best in the industry and develop skills that will propel your career forward. Internship Programs Kickstart your career with Bank of America Corporation’s internship programs. These opportunities provide hands-on experience and a chance to engage in meaningful work that complements your academic studies. Interns gain invaluable networking opportunities, receive mentorship from seasoned professionals, and learn about the culture and operations of a global financial leader. Benefits and Growth Bank of America Corporation is committed to the well-being and continuous professional development of our team members. We offer a competitive benefits package that supports the health, financial stability, and work-life balance of our employees. Our training programs and development initiatives ensure that every team member has the opportunity to grow and advance within the company. Inclusive Culture We believe our strength lies in our diversity. Bank of America Corporation fosters an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. Through diversity training and a commitment to equal opportunities, we cultivate leadership and innovation that reflect the wide-ranging communities we serve. Join Our Team Are you ready to advance your career at a company that’s at the forefront of the financial industry? Explore the positions available at Bank of America Corporation and find where your skills and interests align with our needs. We are continuously hiring and looking for individuals who are curious, creative, and eager to drive change. Stay Connected Keep up to date with the latest from Bank of America Corporation Careers by subscribing to our job alert emails. Tailor your subscription to receive updates that match your career interests and get insider tips that can help you during your application and interview process. Bank of America Corporation is not just a company—it’s a place where you can shape your future and the future of finance. Join us and be part of a team that’s redefining what a bank can be.
Learn more about Bank of America Corporation
Size
208,000 employees
Market Cap
$260.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$17.8 billion
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
-1.4%
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