Feature Lead

Job Description

Feature Lead (VP Level)

Bank of America is a global leader in financial services, driven by a commitment to “Responsible Growth.” We are looking for a VP-level Feature Lead to join our Global Markets technology team in Bromley. This is a high-impact technical leadership role within the Quartz ecosystem—our next-generation, Python-based trading and risk platform.

In this role, you will be a hands-on technical architect and team lead, overseeing the design and delivery of distributed systems that perform high-frequency risk calculations for trading desks across the globe. If you are a Python expert who thrives in “greenfield” development and enjoys mentoring a squad of elite engineers, this is your opportunity to shape the future of Global Markets technology.

Strategic & Technical Leadership

• Quartz Platform Mastery: Lead the development of critical components within Quartz, the bank’s primary platform for risk and pricing, using Python as the core language.

• Architecture & Scalability: Design and implement large-scale distributed systems that ensure sub-second latency and high reliability for consolidated risk reporting.

• People Management: Direct management of a regional team of 7-8 engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous innovation.

• Product Domain: Apply your expertise in FICC (Fixed Income, Currencies, and Commodities) or Equities to solve complex pricing and PnL challenges.

• Process Transformation: Refine CI/CD pipelines, drive best practices in automated testing (FastAPI/Django), and enhance overall system performance.

• Senior Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key regional point of contact, collaborating with global partners to align technical solutions with broad business strategies.

Job Overview Data

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at BofA (2025-2026)

Bank of America remains committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every connection counts. As of our latest 2024/2025 reporting:

• Gender Representation: Our global workforce is 53% female. In the UK, we have narrowed our median hourly pay gap by 3.6% year-over-year.

• Ethnicity & Race: Since 2015, we have seen an 80%+ increase in People of Color within our top three management levels globally.

• Leadership Promos: In 2024, more than half of our 387 Managing Director promotions were women or people of color.

• Employee Support: We host 11 Employee Networks (e.g., Black Professional Group, Asian Leadership Network, LGBTQ+ Pride) with over 55% of our workforce participating in at least one chapter.

Benefits of Joining the Bromley Office

• Prime Location: Situated in one of London’s greenest boroughs, offering an easier commute with a 15-minute train link to Central London.

• Wellness First: Access to annual health screenings, private healthcare for family, and virtual GP services.

• Community Impact: Matched payroll giving and dedicated volunteering time to support local charities.

• Total Rewards: A comprehensive package including life assurance, income protection, and discounted entry to top cultural institutions.