Job Description:

About us

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection.  Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities, and shareholders every day.

One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization.

Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!

Global Business Services

Global Business Services delivers Technology and Operations capabilities to Lines of Business and Staff Support Functions of Bank of America through a centrally managed, globally integrated delivery model and globally resilient operations.

Global Business Services is recognized for flawless execution, sound risk management, operational resiliency, operational excellence, and innovation.

In India, we are present in five locations and operate as BA Continuum India Private Limited (BACI), a non-banking subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation and the operating company for India operations of Global Business Services.

Process Overview:

AML KYC process deals with performing the onboarding of institutional clients that includes Global Banking and Global markets. It involves performing the KYC Process and enhanced client due diligence leveraging the product called as AWARE (Anti Money Laundering Workflows and Rules Engine). The process involves identifying an activity pertaining to Anti Money Laundering. The process includes 4 phases, Onboarding, Due diligence, Refresh and Offboarding. It interacts with various downstream systems which act as the actual system of record, retrieves, aggregates, runs the rules, flag for either Green, Red or Amber

Job Description

The Lead Database Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing large-scale database solutions supporting AML reporting, regulatory submissions, and transaction monitoring systems. The role involves close collaboration with data architects, AML analysts, and compliance reporting teams to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and performance across AML ecosystems.

Responsibilities:

• Database Engineering & Optimization
  • Design, develop, and optimize complex PL/SQL procedures, packages, and triggers to support critical banking applications.
  • Perform SQL and database performance tuning for transaction-heavy systems.
  • Ensure data integrity, scalability, and high availability across enterprise banking databases.
• Automation & Scripting
  • Develop robust Unix shell scripts to automate data feeds, file movements, job scheduling, and system monitoring.
  • Create Python-based automation utilities for process optimization, data validation, and reporting workflows.
  • Integrate multiple systems (Oracle, flat files, APIs) for seamless data processing in batch and real-time modes.
• Data Integration & Reporting
  • Collaborate with BI and reporting teams to design ETL pipelines using SSIS/SSRS and support Tableau dashboards.
  • Work closely with compliance and risk teams to automate AML/KYC data workflows, transaction monitoring reports, and exception handling.
• Banking Systems Support
  • Troubleshoot and resolve database or data integration issues affecting core banking and financial systems.
  • Support audits, compliance reviews, and regulatory data submissions.
  • Maintain documentation for processes, data flows, and technical specifications.
• Collaboration & Leadership
  • Partner with cross-functional teams—business analysts, risk, compliance, and IT—to deliver end-to-end solutions.
  • Mentor junior developers and promote best practices in database and scripting standards.

• Gen AI & Prompt Engineering/Co Pilot
  • It is good to have an experience in Gen AI/Prompt Engineering
  • Ability to seamlessly leverage GITHUB Co Pilot
  • Nice to have fundamentals of ML

Requirements:

Education: B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech/M.C.A.

Certifications (if any): NA

Experience Range: 08-10+ years

Foundational Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.
• 12+ years of hands-on experience in banking or financial services technology.
• Strong expertise in Oracle, SQL, and PL/SQL development with proven performance tuning experience.
• Proficiency in Unix/Linux shell scripting for automation and job orchestration.
• Advanced Python programming experience for data manipulation, API integration, and automation.
• Exposure to ETL tools (SSIS/SSRS) and data visualization (Tableau).
• Deep understanding of data structures, normalization, and query optimization techniques.
• Gen AI & Prompt Engineering/Co Pilot
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to Lead the team Technically, Code Review/Design reviews and groom/mentor folks
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; proven ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams.
• Exposure to cloud data platforms (AWS RDS/Redshift, Azure SQL, Snowflake) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Desired Skills:

• Gen AI/Co Pilot, Fundamentals of Machine Learning

Work Timings:  11.30 AM – 8.30 PM

Job Location: Hyderabad, Chennai