About this role
Company: BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
Job Title: Associate, Data Engineer
Location: 725 Ponce De Leon Avenue NE Atlanta, GA 30306
Job Duties: Serve as data engineer in a project team working across the Atlanta and Gurgaon (India) offices on the data pipeline that serves client-facing websites and reports with regards to BlackRock’s model portfolio business. Participate in the Agile delivery process of the team: planning, implementation, testing, release management, Cl/CD. Maintain strong collaboration
across other locations within the team globally, as well as with other teams, such as Product Managers, Data Analysts, Technical Operations, Release Managers and various business stakeholders. Design, code, test, and support reliable, robust product data pipeline software with high-quality standards through the whole Software Development Lifecycle. Identify, investigate, and resolve data discrepancies by finding the root cause of issues; work with partners across various multi-functional teams to prevent future occurrences. Proactively look for opportunities to optimize data loading process and develop innovative approaches to improve onboarding and the integrity of data. Stay abreast of new data technologies, drive technical research and Proof of Concept activities when needed. Provide basic reporting and respond to inquiries asking for insights about the data sets from senior partners, in a timely fashion.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer and Information Science, or related field and 24 months of experience in job offered, or closely related role. Design, code, testing and support of data pipeline software; Agile delivery process; Data technologies in enterprise systems; Relational SOL; Big data frameworks for distributed storage and processing of large datasets;
Big data analytics platforms for scalable batch & stream processing; Azure Cosmos DB, AWS DynamoDB, Google Firestore, flexible JSON document data store, or NoSQL datastore; Hands-on development of enterprise backend applications and data pipelines in Java or Python; Data platforms and tools including Databricks, Snowflake, and Azure Data Factory; Technical Research and Proof of Concept activities; Articulate technical concepts both written and orally to internal stakeholders; ETFs; and Product Launches.
Salary: $130,000 – 148,000
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For Atlanta, GA Only the salary range for this position is USD$0.00 - USD$0.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents 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 workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. View the EEOC’s Know Your Rights poster and its supplement and the pay transparency statement.
BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process, please email [email protected]. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy.
BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer and Information Science or a related field
- 24 months of experience in the offered job or a closely related role
- Experience designing, coding, testing, and supporting data pipeline software
- Experience with Agile delivery processes
- Experience with data technologies in enterprise systems
- Experience with relational SQL
- Experience with big data frameworks for distributed storage and processing of large datasets
- Experience with big data analytics platforms for scalable batch and stream processing
- Experience with Azure Cosmos DB, AWS DynamoDB, Google Firestore, flexible JSON document data stores, or NoSQL datastores
- Hands-on development of enterprise backend applications and data pipelines using Java or Python
- Experience with Databricks, Snowflake, and Azure Data Factory
- Experience conducting technical research and proof-of-concept activities
- Ability to articulate technical concepts in writing and orally to internal stakeholders
- Knowledge of ETFs
- Experience with product launches
BlackRock Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 401(k)/Retirement Savings Plan with a stated company match formula (subject to plan caps) alongside an Employee Stock Purchase Plan is prominently featured. Feedback suggests these elements make the financial-wellness offering a notable strength among large employers.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave of at least 16 weeks for primary caregivers, plus adoption support, fertility benefits, and child/elder back‑up care, is highlighted across materials. Offerings are substantial, with specifics varying by location.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible Time Off for many U.S. salaried roles, paired with sick and bereavement leave, provides generous time‑away options. Wellness resources such as free access to Calm and an Employee Assistance Program further support rest and recovery.
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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