Description
At BlackRock, technology is the foundation of our business.
As a VP, Java Back-End Engineer, you’ll lead by example , architecting, coding, and mentoring teams to build resilient systems that power our global post-trade operations.
You’ll design and deliver enterprise-scale software with a focus on reliability, performance, and clean engineering practices.
This role is ideal for a technical leader who enjoys staying close to the code, guiding design decisions, and solving complex data challenges , all while fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop robust, high-performance back-end systems using Java 11+ and the Spring Boot ecosystem.
- Lead design discussions, code reviews, and architecture sessions with a hands-on approach.
- Build and maintain microservices and event-driven systems to process and distribute large-scale financial data.
- Develop data integration and pipeline components that connect systems across Snowflake, SQL Server, and real-time streaming platforms.
- Implement and optimize Redis-based caching and data stores for low-latency access patterns.
- Champion best practices for code quality, testing, automation, and performance tuning.
- Mentor engineers to elevate technical craftsmanship, problem-solving, and design thinking.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure technical solutions align with product goals and business outcomes.
Qualifications / Competencies
- B.S./M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
- 8+ years of professional experience in Java and object-oriented design.
- Strong knowledge of Spring Boot, REST APIs, and enterprise integration patterns.
- Deep expertise in SQL Server, including stored procedures, performance tuning, and data modeling.
- Experience with Redis for caching or data persistence.
- Hands-on exposure to distributed event streaming and messaging platforms or similar publish-subscribe systems for real-time event processing.
- Familiarity with Snowflake and data pipeline concepts (ETL, batch vs. streaming).
- Experience with Agentic coding and general understanding of how LLMs are working.
- Strong focus on clean architecture, maintainability, and production readiness.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills , able to guide teams and influence design direction.
Benefits
BlackRock offers a wide range of benefits including:
- A strong retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Comprehensive healthcare
- Support for working parents
- Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Hybrid Work Model
BlackRock’s hybrid work model requires employees to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week.