About this role
Aladdin is used both internally within BlackRock and externally by many financial institutions. It combines sophisticated risk analytics with comprehensive portfolio management, trading, and operations tools on a single platform. Aladdin supports informed decision‑making and connects thousands of users investing worldwide.
- Tenacious – Comfortable working in a fast‑paced and complex environment
- A creative thinker – Able to evaluate solutions and apply technology in flexible ways
- A great teammate – Collaborative, thoughtful, and able to communicate effectively
- A fast learner – Eager to learn new concepts and apply them quickly
- Collaborate with team members in a multi‑office, multi‑country environment
- Build and support efficient, reliable, and scalable software and technology systems
- Contribute to the development of Aladdin’s global, multi‑asset trading platform
- Design and develop solutions to technical problems, helping identify issues and remove roadblocks
- Apply sound software engineering practices across all phases of development
- Contribute ideas to improve team productivity and efficiency
- Support an inclusive team culture through collaboration, recruiting support, and employee engagement
Qualifications
- B.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 4+ years of relevant professional experience
- Strong foundation in core Java, including object‑oriented principles and design patterns
- Experience building high‑quality software using design‑focused and test‑driven approaches
- Hands‑on experience with Java, Spring Framework, and Spring Boot
- Hands‑on experience with modern front‑end frameworks such as React, Vue.js, or Angular
- Solid understanding of concurrent programming and experience building scalable, distributed systems
- Prior experience working with message brokers
- Strong understanding of relational databases
- Experience using engineering tools such as Git, Maven, unit testing, integration testing, and mocking frameworks
- Strong analytical and software design skills, with a focus on writing well‑tested code
- Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills
- Interest in finance and investment processes, or the ability to translate business problems into technical solutions
- Experience contributing to development projects and supporting application or system design quality
- Ability to build positive relationships with partner teams, sponsors, and user groups
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Golang
- Exposure to distributed systems using SQL and/or NoSQL technologies (e.g., MS SQL, Sybase, in‑memory data stores)
- Exposure to cloud‑native design patterns and event‑driven microservices architectures
- Experience with high‑scale distributed technologies (e.g., real‑time event streaming platforms, MongoDB, Ignite)
- Experience building microservices and APIs (REST, gRPC, or event‑driven platforms)
- Experience working in Agile development teams or contributing to open‑source projects
- Background in optimization, algorithms, or quantitative processes
- Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
- Experience with cloud deployment technologies, containerization (OCI), orchestration, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Exposure to DevOps practices and tools such as Azure DevOps
- Experience with AI‑related projects or working in an AI research environment
- Certifications, degrees, or open‑source contributions demonstrating mastery of software engineering principles
Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
Our hybrid work model
BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.
Guidance on AI use for candidates
At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.
About BlackRock
At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.
This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.
To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.
BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.
Skills Required
- B.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 4+ years of relevant professional experience
- Strong foundation in core Java, including object-oriented principles and design patterns
- Experience building high-quality software using design-focused and test-driven approaches
- Hands-on experience with Java, Spring Framework, and Spring Boot
- Hands-on experience with modern front-end frameworks such as React, Vue.js, or Angular
- Solid understanding of concurrent programming and experience building scalable, distributed systems
- Prior experience working with message brokers
- Strong understanding of relational databases
- Experience using engineering tools such as Git, Maven, unit testing, integration testing, and mocking frameworks
- Strong analytical and software design skills, with a focus on writing well-tested code
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
- Interest in finance and investment processes, or ability to translate business problems into technical solutions
- Experience contributing to development projects and supporting application or system design quality
- Ability to build positive relationships with partner teams, sponsors, and user groups
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Golang
- Exposure to SQL and/or NoSQL technologies (e.g., MS SQL, Sybase, in-memory data stores)
- Exposure to cloud-native design patterns and event-driven microservices architectures
- Experience with high-scale distributed technologies (e.g., real-time event streaming platforms, MongoDB, Ignite)
- Experience building microservices and APIs (REST, gRPC, or event-driven platforms)
- Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
- Experience with cloud deployment technologies, containerization (OCI), orchestration, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Exposure to DevOps practices and tools such as Azure DevOps
- Experience working in Agile development teams or contributing to open-source projects
- Background in optimization, algorithms, or quantitative processes
BlackRock Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The U.S. plan combines a 50% match on the first 8% of eligible pay you contribute with an additional 3–5% company retirement contribution, alongside an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. This structure is positioned as stronger than many large employers and stands out for long‑term savings in finance.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave includes at least 16 weeks at 100% for primary caregivers (and 4 weeks for non‑primary), with bereavement and miscarriage/stillbirth leave plus a flexible return‑to‑work transition. Family‑forming and caregiving resources include adoption support, fertility benefits, and back‑up child and elder care in some locations.
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Healthcare Strength — Offerings include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, telemedicine, wellness incentives, gym discounts, EAP counseling, and free access to Calm. Some offices also provide onsite health services.
BlackRock Insights
What We Do
As the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock partners with investors around the globe to help them (and those on whose behalf they invest) plan for life’s most important goals – like retirement, home ownership and their children’s education. Our clients range from governments, foundations and other large institutions to those investing on behalf of individuals, including firefighters, nurses, teachers and factory workers. BlackRock was founded with the idea of creating a better asset management firm — one that was purpose-driven, focused on clients and risk management, and propelled by data and technology. Our breakthrough Aladdin® platform is BlackRock’s technological backbone, helping investors see and manage their whole portfolios in one place – from constructing investments to monitoring risk and executing trades. Used by hundreds of external institutions around the world, Aladdin combines powerful analytics and a common language to help investment teams make faster, more informed decisions across public and private markets. It’s a key part of our business and one of the reasons we’re trusted to manage more assets than any other investment manager today. At BlackRock, we challenge conventions and raise the bar for what’s possible. We harness technology to unlock new solutions, simplify complexity, and deliver investment strategies that meet people where they are. Whether it’s retirement planning, wealth building or navigating market shifts, we’re here to help clients invest more easily, more affordably and with more choice as we chart a path toward financial well-being together. Learn more: Careers.BlackRock.com
Why Work With Us
Without our people, technology is irrelevant. When we combine the power of people with the power of technology, we amplify our ability to create better outcomes for our employees, clients, shareholders and society alike.
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