About this role
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Java Engineer to build high impact technology that solves complex business problems, collaborating closely with colleagues throughout the business. This role is suited to someone who enjoys designing highly scalable, performant and reliable systems, communicating clearly with stakeholders and turning ambiguous requirements into high-quality software.
The role is in BlackRock Global Markets In-Business technology group based out of our London office. We are a global team of computer scientists, user experience designers, and data analytics engineers, operating out of San Francisco, London, Hungary and India. The team is a trusted partner to the business in solving complex business challenges. We value open communication, eagerness to learn and believe diverse perspectives drive better outcomes and foster an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and contribute.
Key responsibilities
- Partner with business users and stakeholders to define functional/non-functional requirements and document assumptions and clarify open questions;
- Translate complex business/technical requirements into sequenced delivery tasks, identifying dependencies, documenting assumptions and open questions.
- Architect, design, develop, test, and support Java-based applications;
- Communicate requirements, assumptions, design options, selected decisions and rationale clearly and concisely;
- Contributing to technical design and code reviews;
- Improving reliability, observability, and performance;
- Supporting production releases in line with team standards.
- Suggest/champion SDLC process improvement where they improve quality, reliability, or delivery efficiency.
Required Skills and Experience
- 8+ years of development experience ideally in financial services industry with Java as primary programming language
- Experience designing and building performant applications that handle large volumes, concurrency and/or latency sensitive workloads
- Building applications with Spring, Spring boot, REST API’s, microservice architecture and event-driven systems and middleware
- Experience with relational & cloud-based data platforms
- Experience with Agile delivery practises DevOps tooling, CI/CD, and automation
- Experience with distributed event streaming and messaging platforms
- Motivated team player with flexible, open-minded approach
- Strong analytical capability and attention to detail
- Strong ownership mindset, with experience supporting production systems and driving issues through to resolution.
- High integrity and alignment with BlackRock’s fiduciary culture
Desirable Skills
- Knowledge of AI for code generation & building AI agents
- Knowledge of Spring, Spring Boot, REST APIs and microservices
- Experience with enterprise-grade container orchestration platforms supporting declarative infrastructure and horizontal scaling
- Experience with observability, monitoring, and distributed tracing solutions
- Experience with DevOps and tools
About BlackRock Global Markets
BlackRock Global Markets and Index Investments (BGM) brings together BlackRock’s Index Investments, Cash Management, Securities Lending and Financing, Global Trading, ETF Markets, Liquid Origination, and Markets Relationship Management businesses. Together, we serve clients at scale through:
- Delivering performance and risk management
- Technology at the heart of our processes, with in-business tech teams that create cutting-edge IP, providing an advantage in quality, scale, and risk control
- A focus on transforming markets, driving and advocating for more accessible, resilient, and transparent markets to deliver more choice and lower costs for investors
- World class talent, operating at the intersection of investment insight, markets expertise, risk management and process design
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
- 8+ years of software development experience, ideally in financial services, using Java as the primary programming language
- Experience designing and building performant applications handling large volumes, concurrency, or latency-sensitive workloads
- Experience with Spring, Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservice architecture, event-driven systems, and middleware
- Experience with relational and cloud-based data platforms
- Experience with Agile delivery practices, DevOps tooling, CI/CD, and automation
- Experience with distributed event streaming and messaging platforms
- Strong analytical capability and attention to detail
- Experience supporting production systems and driving issues through resolution
- Knowledge of AI for code generation and building AI agents
- Experience with enterprise-grade container orchestration platforms, declarative infrastructure, and horizontal scaling
- Experience with observability, monitoring, and distributed tracing solutions
BlackRock Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, and vision plans with HSA/FSA options and telemedicine. Mental-health resources such as counseling/EAP, wellness incentives, and Calm access are also featured.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include savings plans, employer-supported contributions described as competitive in summaries, and financial education resources. An Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also noted in certain locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is gender-neutral with up to 16 weeks for primary caregivers and 4 weeks for non-primary caregivers. Additional supports include adoption assistance, fertility benefits in some locations, childcare/elder-care resources, and nursing-mother programs.
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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