Description
About this role
You will be at the heart of BlackRock's Aladdin, building the platform that drives our and our client's investment and trading operations. Each day, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications and high-performance APIs, collaborating closely with traders, product managers, and fellow engineers to define requirements and deliver impactful solutions.
About the role
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications and backend services to support trading operations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including traders, product managers, and other engineers to define requirements and deliver solutions.
- Implement and optimize high-performance APIs, microservices, and data processing pipelines.
- Ensure best practices in code quality, testing, deployment, and security.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across the full stack with a focus on reliability and efficiency.
- Continuously research and adopt new technologies to improve team productivity and system performance.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a positive, innovative team culture.
About you
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Minimum 7 years' proven experience as a Full Stack Engineer, preferably in trading, finance, or similarly complex environments.
- Strong proficiency in modern web frameworks (such as React, Angular, or Vue)
- Proven experience with object-oriented programming languages such as Java 17+ or TypeScript
- Expertise in designing and maintaining RESTful APIs and GraphQL APIs
- Experience working with databases SQL and NoSQL (Cassandra, Ignite).
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of software development life cycle, agile methodologies, and best engineering practices.
- Strong understanding of design patterns in an enterprise environment.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset.
What We Offer
- The chance to make a real impact in a global trading environment.
- A collaborative, inclusive team with a focus on professional growth and technical excellence.
- Opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies and complex problem domains.
- Support for ongoing training, certification, and career progression.
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.