Bank of America Corporation

Senior Software Engineer - Kubernetes Platform Engineering, Service Mesh & Developer Platforms (Golang APIs)

Bank of America Corporation$122K — $200K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in software or platform engineering, cloud-native development, or distributed systems.
  • Strong proficiency in Golang with hands-on API and microservices experience.
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes or Red Hat OpenShift in production.
  • Proven experience building CI/CD pipelines with tools like Tekton and Jenkins.
  • Experience with Service Mesh technologies such as Istio or Consul.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure consistency in design and engineering for complex features.
  • Conduct research and design prototyping, evaluating new tools.
  • Define the technology stack for solutions and adapt testing frameworks.
  • Lead Kubernetes and OpenShift platform engineering efforts.
  • Develop Golang APIs and microservices.
  • Enable and automate Service Mesh technologies.
  • Manage CI/CD and GitOps platforms for deployment.

Benefits

  • Industry-leading benefits package.
  • Access to paid time off.
  • Resources and support for employee impact.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
Full Job Description
Position Summary:

The Senior Software Engineer - Kubernetes Platform Engineering, Service Mesh & Developer Platforms(Golang APIs) serves as a senior technical leader responsible for defining, designing, and delivering the next generation of cloud-native platform capabilities across the bank's enterprise container ecosystem. This role provides technical leadership for platform APIs, Kubernetes automation, service mesh enablement, CI/CD modernization, and developer self-service capabilities that support large-scale application onboarding and lifecycle management.

The individual will lead the architecture and engineering of highly scalable, secure, and resilient platform services while establishing engineering standards, automation patterns, and best practices adopted across multiple teams. This role requires deep expertise in Kubernetes, Golang development, platform engineering, service mesh technologies, distributed systems, and cloud-native architectures, combined with the ability to influence technical direction and drive strategic initiatives.

The engineer will partner closely with architecture, security, networking, SRE, DevOps, and application teams to deliver enterprise-grade platform solutions that improve developer productivity, strengthen governance and compliance, and accelerate adoption of container technologies across the organization.

This role requires a strong ownership mindset, technical leadership, and the ability to solve complex engineering challenges while helping shape the future direction of the Foundational Platform Engineering team. The team serves as the engineering foundation for the bank's container ecosystem, delivering API-driven automation, self-service onboarding, governance, compliance, and lifecycle management capabilities across Red Hat OpenShift (OCP), Amazon EKS, Azure AKS, Rancher, and on-premises Kubernetes platforms. The solutions built by this team establish common platform services and automation frameworks that enable application teams to securely and efficiently consume container technologies at scale, regardless of the underlying platform.

In addition to hands-on engineering responsibilities, this role is expected to provide technical mentorship, influence engineering strategy, drive platform modernization initiatives, and contribute to the long-term architecture and roadmap of the bank's container and cloud-native platforms. The engineer will play a key role in advancing strategic initiatives involving Kubernetes platform automation, GitOps, service mesh adoption, API-driven platform engineering, observability, compliance automation, and hybrid cloud enablement, supporting the bank's next generation of cloud-native applications and foundational platform services.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Ensure that the design and engineering approach for complex features are consistent with the larger portfolio solution.
  • Conduct research, design prototyping and other exploration activities such as evaluating new toolsets and components for release management, CI/CD, features, etc.
  • Help define the technology tool stack for the solution. Evaluate and adapt new testing tool/framework/practices for team(s).
  • Kubernetes and OpenShift platform engineering
  • Golang API and microservices development
  • Service Mesh (Consul, Istio, Linkerd) enablement and automation
  • CI/CD and GitOps platforms (Tekton, ArgoCD)
  • Platform onboarding and self-service automation
  • Observability, reliability, and platform resiliency
  • Enterprise-scale cloud-native architecture and automation.


As a lead for one or more teams:
  • Accountable for end-to-end delivery of complex features, including automation, for either a single team or multiple teams, at the program level.
  • Work with stakeholders to establish high-level solution needs and with architects for technical requirements.
  • Lead the technical oversight for teams in solution development.


Required Qualifications:
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, platform engineering, cloud-native development, or distributed systems engineering.
  • Strong proficiency in Golang (Go) with hands-on experience building APIs, microservices, controllers, operators, and automation solutions.
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (K8s) and/or Red Hat OpenShift (OCP) in enterprise production environments.
  • Experience designing, deploying, and supporting cloud-native applications and platform services.
  • Proven experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Tekton, Argo CD, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, or similar platforms.
  • Experience implementing and supporting GitOps-based deployment models.
  • Hands-on experience with Service Mesh technologies such as Istio, Consul, Linkerd, or equivalent service networking solutions.
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Microservices architecture
    • Distributed systems design
    • Container technologies (Docker/OCI)
    • API-first development principles
    • Cloud-native application patterns


  • Experience integrating enterprise services including:
    • Identity & Access Management (IAM)
    • Secrets Management (Vault or equivalent)
    • Service Discovery
    • Security and Compliance controls
    • Platform onboarding workflows


  • Experience with monitoring, observability, and troubleshooting tools such as:
    • Prometheus
    • Grafana
    • Dynatrace
    • OpenTelemetry
    • Elasticsearch/Splunk
    • Jaeger or distributed tracing platforms
  • Strong problem-solving, debugging, performance tuning, and root-cause analysis skills.
  • Experience working collaboratively with Platform Engineering, SRE, DevOps, Infrastructure, Security, and Application Development teams.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical solutions.
  • Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and ability to deliver solutions in large-scale enterprise environments.


Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience with Kubernetes platforms such as OpenShift, EKS, AKS, Rancher, GKE, or Tanzu.
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, Helm).
  • Experience developing Kubernetes operators, controllers, or platform APIs.
  • Familiarity with enterprise networking and security concepts including:
    • Ingress/Egress
    • API Gateways
    • TLS/mTLS
    • Zero Trust architectures
  • Experience supporting hybrid cloud and multi-cluster environments.
  • Exposure to financial services or other highly regulated industries.
  • Experience building self-service platform capabilities and developer enablement solutions.
  • Experience driving automation initiatives that improve developer productivity, operational efficiency, and platform reliability.
  • Kubernetes certifications such as CKA, CKAD, or CKS are a plus.


Characteristics of the Top Performer:
  • Strong ownership mindset and accountability.
  • Passion for automation and platform engineering.
  • Ability to lead technical initiatives from concept to production.
  • Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
  • Continuous learner with a focus on innovation and simplification.
  • Ability to operate effectively across Kubernetes, Service Mesh, Cloud, Automation, and Platform Engineering domains.


Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:
40

Pay Transparency details

US - NJ - Jersey City - 101 Hudson St - 101 Hudson (NJ2101)

Pay and benefits information

Pay range

$122,000.00 - $200,000.00 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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