Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end ownership of production systems, leading major incident response, triage, recovery, and stakeholder communications through to resolution
• Partner closely with trading desks and operations teams, providing timely updates and managing complex production queries with confidence
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks across applications, infrastructure, and operational workflows to improve platform resilience and performance
• Maintain strong change management discipline, particularly during critical trading periods and high-impact market events
• Lead root cause investigations and drive permanent remediation of recurring issues and technical debt
• Deliver measurable improvements in platform stability and reductions in incident volumes through continuous service improvement initiatives
• Champion automation, monitoring, and tooling enhancements to improve efficiency, observability, and operational control
• Collaborate with global teams, mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the development of overall engineering capability

What we are looking for

We’re seeking a proactive and technically strong engineer with excellent problem-solving ability and a passion for supporting business-critical trading systems.

• Experience working within UNIX/Linux environments
• Scripting or automation experience using Python or Shell
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools such as Dynatrace, Splunk, Cribl, or Netcool
• A solid understanding of incident, problem, and change management processes
• Analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
• Confidence leading incident bridges, coordinating technical teams, and driving clear, effective communication during critical situations
• A proven ability to take ownership, lead through complex operational challenges, and influence positive outcomes across teams

Experience within Equities trading or financial markets environments would be highly advantageous

Skills that will help

• Exposure to FIX protocol and electronic trading systems
• Understanding of networking concepts and connectivity troubleshooting
• Experience with OMS platforms and vendor technologies such as Fidessa, ULLINK, or TTNET
• Familiarity with exchange connectivity and market data platforms including Reuters, Bloomberg, or Exegy

Benefits of working at Bank of America: UK

• Private healthcare for you and your family plus an annual health screen to help you manage your physical wellness with the option to purchase a screen for your partner
• Competitive pension plan, life assurance, and group income protection cover if you become unable to work as a result of a disability or health reasons
• 20 days of back-up childcare including access to school holiday clubs and 20 days of back-up adult care per annum
• The ability to change your core benefits as well as the option of selecting a variety of flexible benefits to suit your personal circumstances including access to a wellbeing account, travel insurance, critical illness etc.
• Access to an emotional wellbeing helpline, mental health first aiders, and virtual GP services.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for confidential support and help for everyday matters
• Ability to donate to charities of your choice directly through payroll and the bank will match your contribution
• Opportunity to access our Arts & Culture corporate membership program and receive discounted entry to some of the UK’s most iconic cultural institutions and exhibitions.
• Opportunity to give back to your community, develop new skills, and work with new groups of people by volunteering in your local community.

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