Full Stack Software Engineer (Associate)

Preqin, part of BlackRock, is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer (Associate) to join the London Engineering team.

The team develops and supports technology solutions that power Preqin's private markets platform, helping clients access high-quality data, analytics, and workflow capabilities globally.

As a Full Stack Software Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development, deployment, and support of critical Preqin products.

Responsibilities

• Build new features end-to-end, from concept and design through production deployment and support.
• Develop and maintain scalable backend services using Python and .NET, and create intuitive frontend experiences using React and TypeScript.
• Take ownership of components within a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform, including production monitoring, operational support, and incident resolution in cloud environments.
• Apply information security principles throughout software design, development, testing, and deployment activities.
• Contribute to engineering excellence through Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), automated testing, code reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions that meet client and business needs.
• Contribute to the design and evolution of cloud-native, distributed systems and modern application architectures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Organizational Sciences, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing backend applications with Python and .NET, together with frontend development using modern frameworks such as React and TypeScript.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts, and best practices, combined with strong analytical, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.
• Experience designing, building, and integrating APIs using Representational State Transfer (REST), gRPC, and modern microservices-based architectures.
• Experience working within existing codebases and contributing to the deployment of cloud-native applications.
• Strong communication skills in English and an interest in understanding business and product domains; experience in financial services is beneficial.
• Familiarity with data technologies such as Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, and Snowflake.

Nice to have

• Experience with Java development.
• Experience with GraphQL APIs and application integrations.
• Exposure to Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Familiarity with enterprise-grade container orchestration platforms supporting declarative infrastructure and horizontal scaling.
• Familiarity with modern DevOps practices and cloud-native engineering approaches.

Benefits

• 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;
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.