About this role
About BlackRock
BlackRock invest and protect over $14 trillion (USD) of assets and have an extraordinary responsibility to our clients all over the world. We are looking for innovative engineers who enjoy solving complex problems. We believe diversity of thought and background strengthens our ability to deliver for clients. Our technology empowers millions of investors globally to save for retirement, fund education, and improve their financial well‑being, while upholding our fiduciary responsibility to clients.
Team Overview
This role sits within the Aladdin Engineering – Enterprise Engineering organization, focused on MyLifePath, BlackRock’s retirement and annuity platform.
The team builds scalable, resilient, and secure applications using cloud‑native technologies and is responsible for application development and support, including user interfaces and integrations for internal and external services.
Role Description
We are seeking an experienced Application Engineer who is passionate about building high‑quality software and scaling technology to meet future business needs.
The role involves developing and supporting MyLifePath applications for external customers, contributing to continuous improvement across production and QA environments, and collaborating closely with engineering, product, and platform teams.
Key Responsibilities
1. Develop and maintain backend application components for the MyLifePath platform under guidance from senior engineers
2. Implement services using microservices architecture and approved enterprise frameworks
3. Contribute to application development using Java (21+) and Kotlin within Spring‑based ecosystems
4. Support integration with messaging and event‑driven platforms such as Azure Service Bus
5. Assist with testing activities including unit, integration, and automated tests
6. Participate in Agile ceremonies and follow established SDLC, CI/CD, and quality practices
7. Help identify and resolve defects, performance issues, and operational risks
8. Follow secure coding standards and contribute to system reliability and availability
Required Technical Skills
1. Backend development experience using Java 21+ and/or Kotlin
2. Working knowledge of Spring framework, including Spring Boot, Spring Data, Spring Security, and Spring Integration
3. Familiarity with testing frameworks such as JUnit
4. Basic experience with messaging and integration platforms (e.g., Azure Service Bus)
5. Exposure to database technologies such as Azure Cosmos DB and MS SQL
6. Understanding of containerization concepts using Docker and orchestration basics (e.g., Kubernetes)
7. Awareness of cloud‑native development principles and distributed systems concepts
8. Leverage approved AI developer assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Windsurf) to improve productivity across coding, debugging, and test creation, while adhering to firm guidelines.
Education & Experience
1. Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering
2. Typically 2–4 years of experience in application development, software engineering, or a related role
3. Foundational understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
4. Exposure to source control, issue tracking, Agile/Scrum practices, and CI/CD tools
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 Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.
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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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