Backend Java Expert, Vice President

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 sophisticated problems? 

We are looking for Software Engineers who like to innovate and solve sophisticated problems. We recognize that strength comes from diversity, and will embrace your unique skills, curiosity, drive, and passion while allowing you to grow technically and as an individual!

With over USD 8 trillion of assets, we have an exceptional responsibility: Our technology empowers millions of investors to save for retirement, pay for college, buy a home, and improve their financial well-being!

Being a developer at BlackRock means you get the best of both worlds: working for one of the most sophisticated financial companies and also being part of a software development team responsible for next-generation technology and solutions. 

About The Team

Working on BlackRock's investment operating system Aladdin. Aladdin is used both internally and externally by many financial institutions. Aladdin combines sophisticated risk analytics with comprehensive portfolio management, trading, and operations tools on a single platform to power informed decision-making and build connective tissue for thousands of users investing worldwide. 

Our development teams sit inside Aladdin Engineering. We collaboratively build the next generation of technology that changes the way information, people, and technology intersect for global investment firms.

We build and package tools that manage trillions of assets and support millions of financial instruments. We perform risk calculations and process millions of transactions for thousands of users every day worldwide!

About You:

• Tenacious: Work in a fast-paced and highly complex environment
• Creative problem solver: Analyze multiple solutions and deploy technologies in a flexible way
• Extraordinary teammate: Think and work collaboratively and communicate effectively
• Fast learner: Pick up new concepts and apply them quickly

About The Role:

• Lead individual projects priorities, deadlines and deliverables using AGILE methodologies
• Deliver high efficiency, high availability, concurrent and fault tolerant software systems
• Significantly contribute to the development of Aladdin’s global, multi-asset trading platform
• Work with product management and business users to define the roadmap for the product
• Design and develop innovative solutions to complex problems, identifying issues and roadblocks
• Be an authority with vision and a partner in brainstorming solutions for team productivity, and efficiency, guiding and motivating developers.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Java/ Spring Framework/Sprint Boot
• In-depth understanding of concurrent programming and experience in designing high throughput, high availability, fault-tolerant distributed applications
• A real-world practitioner of applying cloud-native design patterns to event-driven microservice architectures.
• Prior experience in message brokers such as Kafka
• Experience designing and building scalable services using API-First principles using at least one of REST/gPRC.
• Understanding of relational databases is a must
• Expertise in building distributed applications using SQL and/or NoSQL technologies like MS SQL, Sybase, Cassandra or Redis
• Knowledge of modern front-end frameworks such as React, Vue.js or Angular is a plus
• Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud services is beneficial
• Demonstrable experience building modern software using engineering tools such as git, maven, unit testing and integration testing tools, and mocking frameworks.
• Strong analytical and software architecture design skills with an emphasis on test-driven development.
• Effective communication and presentation skills (written and verbal) are required
• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering preferred.

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. 

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, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.