Application Engineer, Aladdin Engineering - Vice President
Application Engineer, Aladdin Engineering - Vice President
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About this role
Are you interested in building innovative technology that crafts the financial markets Do you like working at the speed of a startup and solving some of the worlds most exciting challenges Do you want to work with and learn from hands-on leaders in technology and finance
At BlackRock 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 outstanding skills curiosity and passion while giving you the opportunity to grow technically and as an individual.
We invest and protect over $9 trillion (USD) of assets and have an extraordinary responsibility to our clients all over the world. Our technology empowers millions of investors to save for retirement pay for college buy a home and improve their financial well-being.
Being a technologist at BlackRock means you get the best of both worlds: working for one of the most sophisticated financial companies and being part of a software development team responsible for next generation technology and solutions.
What are Aladdin and Aladdin Engineering
You will be working on BlackRocks investment operating system called Aladdin. Aladdin is used both internally within BlackRock 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 create a connective tissue for thousands of users investing worldwide.
Our development teams reside inside the Aladdin Engineering group. 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 in assets and supports millions of financial instruments. We perform risk calculations and process millions of transactions for thousands of users every day worldwide!
Being a member of Aladdin Engineering you will be:
Tenacious: Work in a fast paced and highly complex environment
Creative thinker: Analyses multiple solutions and deploy technologies in a flexible way.
Great teammate: Think and work collaboratively and communicate effectively.
Fast learner: Pick up new concepts and apply them quickly.
Responsibilities include:
Provide strong leadership and hands-on technical expertise in backend design architecture and solutioning. Drive the team toward effective scalable and maintainable implementations.
Collaborate with cross-functional globally distributed teams to deliver high-performing and reliable software solutions aligned with business goals.
Break down complex technical problems into clear actionable tasks and make informed architectural decisions that balance long-term strategy with short-term needs.
Lead backend development strategy for core products and platforms fostering a culture of innovation quality and continuous improvement.
Define and evolve backend architecture ensuring alignment with enterprise standards scalability performance and security best practices.
Engage and manage senior stakeholders effectively translating business requirements into technical solutions and influencing key technology decisions.
Own delivery planning by setting project milestones allocating resources effectively and ensuring timely delivery across multiple concurrent initiatives.
Proactively identify project risks create mitigation plans and escalate issues when necessary to maintain project timelines and quality.
Oversee production readiness early life support and post-release stability including root cause analysis and remediation strategies.
Stay current with emerging technologies (including Kafka and other streaming platforms) assess their potential impact and guide their adoption within product and platform roadmaps.
Build mentor and retain a high-performing engineering team. Promote continuous learning and facilitate upskilling initiatives to match evolving tech landscapes.
Operate independently with minimal supervision while providing strategic guidance to junior engineers and stakeholders alike.
Core Competency Requirements:
Backend Expertise:
Proven experience in enterprise-grade architecture and design. Strong proficiency in Java and backend technologies with deep understanding of performance optimization scalability and system resilience.Frameworks & Tools:
Expertise in Java EE Spring Framework (Boot MVC AOP Security Integration) and ORM tools like Hibernate or JPA. Familiarity with modern messaging systems like JMS (ActiveMQ RabbitMQ IBM MQ) and event streaming platforms such asApache Kafka.Event-Driven Architecture:
Experience building and maintaining real-time data pipelines and event-driven microservices usingKafkafor distributed communication and system decoupling.Front-End Awareness (Nice to Have):
Exposure to modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g. AngularJS Angular 2) ES6 Bootstrap and jQuery for full-stack understanding.DevOps & CI/CD:
Strong knowledge of build and deployment pipelines using tools like Git Jenkins Maven etc. Experience with automated testing deployment and infrastructure-as-code.APIs & Integration:
Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and working with web service protocols such as REST and SOAP.Databases:
Strong experience in SQL and PL/SQL as well as NoSQL technologies such as Cassandra Elasticsearch or Apache Ignite.Cloud & Containerization:
Working knowledge of public cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP) and containerization/orchestration tools like Docker Kubernetes or OpenShift.Scripting & Automation:
Familiarity with scripting languages (Python Bash or Perl) to automate tasks and improve developer workflows.Methodologies:
Practical experience in Agile methodologies including SAFe Iterative and Waterfall. Strong ability to adapt processes to team and project needs.Soft Skills:
Excellent problem-solving skills high attention to detail strong interpersonal communication and a proactive ownership-driven mindset.
Our benefits
To help you stay energized engaged and inspired we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan tuition reimbursement comprehensive healthcare support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax recharge and be there for the people you care about.
Our hybrid work model
BlackRocks 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 childrens 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. Its why were 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: is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age disability family status gender identity race religion sex sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
