Bank of America Corporation

Java Software Engineer III

Bank of America Corporation$110K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7 years of applicable experience in software development
  • Strong proficiency in Core Java fundamentals and Java SE (8/11/17+)
  • Expertise in Spring ecosystem, particularly Spring Boot and Spring MVC
  • Experience with RESTful API design and microservices architecture
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization
  • Understanding of system design, architecture, and performance optimization

Responsibilities

  • Codes solutions and performs unit tests to meet established requirements and compliance standards
  • Designs and modifies architecture components and application interfaces while maintaining architectural integrity
  • Mentors junior engineers and guides teams on CI/CD practices and tool automation
  • Facilitates story refinement, requirement definition, and project estimation
  • Conducts proof of concepts to assess risks or explore innovations
  • Automates manual release processes and enhances deployment efficiency
  • Develops and maintains automated test suites for integration, regression, and performance testing

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and mentoring
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Involvement in cutting-edge technology and methodologies
  • Exposure to modern software development practices
  • Work-life balance with a standard 40-hour work week
Full Job Description

Job Description:

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:

  • Codes solutions and unit test to deliver a requirement/story per the defined acceptance criteria and compliance requirements
  • Designs, develops, and modifies architecture components, application interfaces, and solution enablers while ensuring principal architecture integrity is maintained
  • Mentors other software engineers and coach team on Continuous Integration and Continuous Development (CI-CD) practices and automating tool stack
  • Executes story refinement, definition of requirements, and estimating work necessary to realize a story through the delivery lifecycle
  • Performs spike/proof of concept as necessary to mitigate risk or implement new ideas
  • Automates manual release activities
  • Designs, develops, and maintains automated test suites (integration, regression, performance)

Required Qualifications:

  • 7 Years of applicable experience
  • Core Java Fundamentals (Mandatory)
  • Strong understanding of Java SE (8/11/17+)
  • Core APIs:
    • Collections Framework
    • Exception handling
    • Generics
  • Multithreading & concurrency basics
  • Backend & Framework Expertise
  • Spring Ecosystem (highly preferred)
    • Spring Boot (mandatory for modern roles)
    • Spring MVC
  • RESTful API design and development
  • Microservices architecture concepts
  • Database & Persistence
  • Transaction management
  • API & Integration Skills
  • REST API development and standards
  • JSON/XML processing
  • DevOps (increasingly critical)
  • Containerization:
  • CI/CD pipelines:
    • Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps
  • System Design & Architecture (for mid 6senior roles)
  • Understanding of:
    • Microservices vs Monolith
    • API gateway, service discovery
  • Design patterns:
    • Singleton, Factory, Builder, etc.
  • Performance tuning and optimization

Skills:

  • Application Development
  • Automation
  • Influence
  • Solution Design
  • Technical Strategy Development
  • Architecture
  • Business Acumen
  • DevOps Practices
  • Result Orientation
  • Solution Delivery Process
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Collaboration
  • Data Management
  • Risk Management
  • Test Engineering

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:

40

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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