Java Backend Software Engineer, Associate

About this role

About this role
Are you interested in building innovative technology that shapes the financial markets? Do you like working at the speed of a startup, but want to tackle some of the world’s most complex problems? Do you want to work with, and learn from, hands-on leaders in technology and finance?
At BlackRock, we are looking for Software Engineers who like to innovate and solve complex problems. We recognize that strength comes from diversity, and will embrace your unique skills, curiosity, and passion while giving you the opportunity to grow technically and as an individual.
Being a technologist at BlackRock means you get the best of both worlds: working for one of the most advanced financial companies and being part of a software development team responsible for next generation technology and solutions.

This role will be responsible for all aspects of software development, testing and ensuring compatibility with enterprise and solutions architecture by harnessing modern development technologies. You will have the chance to define and develop new capabilities and engage with multiple development teams and partners across the Black Rock.
You are:
· Curious and eager to learn new things, with a healthy disrespect for the status quo
· Willing to embrace work outside of your comfort zone, and open to guidance from others; you make mistakes, but learn from them
· Passionate about technology, with personal ownership for the work you do
· Data-focused, with an eye for the details that matter to tackle the problem
We are:
· Passionate about building quality software and scaling technology to meet the needs of tomorrow
· Building solutions for both BlackRock and over 100+ organizations who use our technology
· Developing in Java, Ignite, Python, Cassandra, Kafka, Angular, React, Sybase and many others
· Committed to open source, and contributing back to the community
· Writing testable software every day, with a focus on incremental innovation
Business Unit Overview:
The Aladdin Provider Technology team within APG-Investment Operations Group is responsible to provide innovative, best-in-class engineering solutions to bring the Asset Managers and Asset Servicers closer to bring efficiencies in the post trade value chain. Team is responsible for building cross-organizational technology capabilities which are repeatable to cater to Aladdin and Aladdin Provider clients. The engineering team utilizes modern technology languages and solutions to build data pipelines, API(s) and Event Based streaming systems.
These are high volume technology solutions which are built for resiliency, scale, and performance. We leverage many open-source technologies for building distributed, resilient, and highly scalable systems. We are responsible for the development and expansion across all the stages of the Post Trade Lifecyle.
We are a global team with employees based in New York, London, San Francisco, and Gurgaon.
Responsibilities
· Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills to contribute as a member of global, distributed teams focused on delivering quality technology solutions.
· Develops, enhances, debugs, supports, maintains, and tests software applications that support business units or supporting functions.
· Participates in the design, development, and implementation of complex applications, often using new technologies.
· Demonstrate ability to rapidly learn new and emerging technologies
Qualifications
· Bachelors or MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related discipline
· 4+ years hands-on experience developing complex enterprise software systems.
· Strong Programming expertise in Java software development and related technologies
· Proven experience on SQL and No-SQL databases
· Strong understanding of Data Structures & algorithms
· Experience on frameworks like Spring/Spring-boot and hibernate is a must
· Proficient with Software Development Live Cycle
· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
· Demonstrate ability to be a self-starter and learn quickly
Nice to have
· Some Experience with Cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure, Kafka, Cassandra, Docker, Kubernetes
· Knowledge of Finance, Investments and Post Trade processes

· Knowledge or experience of AI related technology, such as LLM and Copilot
Want to learn more?
For 30 years, to drive innovation, BlackRock has bought great minds together. From the very beginning technology was leveraged for insight and efficiency to help our businesses better understand their client’s objectives. BlackRock is accelerating innovation and technology to invest even more in our Aladdin platform and looking for people with a passion for technology and a love of solving complex problems to join

For New York City only: The salary range for this position is $132,500 - $157,500. 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 and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

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.