About this role
About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated Associate to help establish and scale a Test Data Factory within Aladdin Engineering. This individual will play a meaningful role in designing and implementing mechanisms to generate manage and refresh high-quality test data across environments. By enabling reliable on-demand data provisioning this role will directly improve developer efficiency accelerate testing cycles and ensure consistency across ResponsibilitiesDesign & Build Test Data Mechanisms: Develop and implement automated repeatable and on-demand processes to generate investment data at scale across pre-production environments and diverse user Existing Platforms: Collaborate with Aladdin engineering teams to understand existing tools frameworks and pipelines and extend them into robust data creation and management Management: Establish seamless database refresh processes across environments while incorporating guardrails to protect client data and ensure Developer Efficiency: Provide reliable test data capabilities to accelerate development integration and validation cycles across engineering Strategy: Balance the needs of data discovery (finding relevant existing data) versus data creation (synthetically generating test datasets).Must Have SkillsStrong programming skills in Java with Spring OR Python (OOPs concepts).Basic understanding of Angular/React for frontend -on experience with APIs (REST GraphQL).Proven understanding of Database concepts (MSSQL Sybase).Knowledge of build systems and CI/CD grasp of Data Discovery vs. Data Creation to Have SkillsExposure to test automation tools (e.g. Selenium).Familiarity with NoSQL databases (Distributed highly available NoSQL data store) and in-memory caching systems (Ignite).Prior test data management of test frameworks and automation with financial data types Transaction Reference to AI tools for data management and a general understanding of working of Gen AI models training fine tuning You AreA problem-solver with strong analytical and technical working across multi-functional engineering with a keen eye on data governance security and about enabling engineering efficiency through scalable solutions.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.
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