Front End Engineer, Investments, Associate

About this role

About BlackRock

BlackRock is a global leader in investment management, risk management, and advisory services for institutional and retail clients. As stewards of capital, we are dedicated to helping clients achieve their financial goals. Our mission is to create a better financial future for clients by combining innovative technology, a commitment to our fiduciary duty, and a focus on sustainable, long-term investment returns.

Role Description

PMG Tech Platform is responsible for delivering the Power of the Platform: central capabilities to accelerate tech and research solutions, drive innovation, and build a tech community.

Within PMG Tech, the Data Strategy & Solutions (DS&S) team is accelerating the future of investment research with alternative data, insights, and emerging technology. We are seeking a Frontend Developer who is passionate about building modern, user-friendly web applications that empower investment teams.

In this role, you will work closely with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams to develop scalable frontend applications that accelerate investment research processes using the latest technologies. This is a great opportunity for someone eager to grow within a fast-paced, innovative environment while working on impactful projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize large web applications with modern UI frameworks such as React.js and Next.js

• Collaborate with senior engineers, UI/UX designers, and stakeholders to build dynamic, data-driven frontend solutions

• Contribute to code architecture, ensuring applications are scalable, maintainable, and performant

• Work with and understand large codebases, enhancing existing applications and integrating new features

• Stay up-to-date with the latest frontend trends and technologies to enhance UI/UX development

• Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to maintain high quality standards

• Translate UI/UX principles and design best practices into visually appealing web pages

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of frontend development experience in a professional setting

• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and Typescript

• Strong foundation in frameworks such as React.js, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and/or Vite

• Experience working with and navigating large codebases

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities

• Experience with modern UI component or libraries (e.g. Radix UI, Shadcn, React Flow, or similar) is a plus

• Familiarity with backend development (APIs, Python Flask or FastAPI, databases, cloud technologies) is a plus

• Familiarity with data analysis (Python, Pandas, Numpy) is a plus

• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and a proactive mindset

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field is preferred

For Atlanta, GA Only the salary range for this position is USD$120,000.00 - USD$148,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, 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.

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.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

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 Disability.Assistance@blackrock.com. 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.