Principal Engineer

A financial institution helping make financial lives better through the power of every connection.
Kennesaw, GA, USAChandler, AZ, USAAddison, TX, USA
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
Finance

Description For Principal Engineer

Bank of America is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead and define engineering approaches for solutions at the program/portfolio level. This role focuses on merchant services and payment gateway technologies, requiring deep expertise in payment systems and cloud technologies. The position involves leading the creation of next-generation bank development payment gateway, improving developer experience, and driving cloud deployment strategies. The ideal candidate will be responsible for MST technology strategy development & transformation, working with multiple teams across locations including Kennesaw, Chandler, and Addison.

The role demands a unique combination of technical leadership and hands-on engineering expertise, particularly in merchant services and payment systems. You'll be expected to guide technical decisions, mentor teams, and drive innovation while ensuring robust solution delivery. The position offers opportunities to work with cutting-edge payment technologies and shape the future of financial technology solutions.

As a Principal Engineer, you'll be part of Bank of America's commitment to responsible growth and technological advancement. The role combines technical excellence with business acumen, requiring someone who can translate complex technical concepts into business value. You'll work in a collaborative environment focused on delivering significant business outcomes while maintaining high standards of quality and security.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned technical leader who wants to make an impact in financial technology, working with a leading global financial institution. The role offers competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work on systems that affect millions of customers daily.

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Responsibilities For Principal Engineer

  • Develops the engineering approach for the entire program/portfolio solution
  • Leads the planning, definition, and design of complex features spanning multiple teams
  • Creates ideas on designing complex technology and solution development approaches
  • Leads technical oversight for teams in solution development
  • Defines the technology tool stack for the solution
  • Explores state-of-the-art technologies to improve development efficiencies
  • Leads end-to-end test strategy/creation/adherence

Requirements For Principal Engineer

Java
  • Knowledge of Merchant Services, Payment gateways, payment terminal development
  • Terminal management experience
  • Semi-integrated payment APIs experience
  • Expertise in public Cloud
  • Modern developer experience
  • Technical Strategy Development skills
  • Solution Design capabilities
  • Agile Practices knowledge

Benefits For Principal Engineer

Medical Insurance
401k
  • Full time position
  • Career development opportunities
  • Physical, emotional, and financial wellness support

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