About this role
About BlackRock
Want to make a difference working for the worlds largest asset manager Look no further! BlackRock helps investors build better financial futures. As a fiduciary to investors and a leading provider of financial technology our clients turn to us for the solutions they need when planning for their most important goals! The firm manages approximately $10 trillion in assets on behalf of investors worldwide.
About Team:
The Global Accounting and Product Services group (GAAPS) is one of the core functions within the Business Operations Group at BlackRock. GAAPS is responsible for Institutional and Commingled fund accounting Fund Board management Portfolio & Regulatory Compliance Transfer Agent and operational infrastructure oversight for BlackRocks commingled funds (registered and unregistered). In addition the teams also support Latin America Business Operations strategic fund conversions vendor oversight and product lifecycle events.
The role is part of the Technology and Development Operations (TDO) team within the GAAPS COO function and is responsible for designing developing and delivering technical solutions to the organizations workflow challenges. The role requires a deep understanding of the functions within GAAPS to better comprehend the challenges faced by these functions.
Key responsibilities of the role include the following:
Design and develop UIs from user specifications. Translate requirements into accessible performant components that align with our design system and work across modern browsers and devices.
Participate in code reviews and enforce UI engineering best practices to maintain quality security and consistency.
Validate crossbrowser and crossdevice behavior ensuring responsive layouts and UI performance.
Design develop and deliver technical solutions that will help the organization scale.
Work with stakeholders to identify areas where technology can be leveraged to improve business processes.
Make autonomous decisions on which solutions best fit the business problem presented.
Test and validate software solutions to ensure that they are accurate and aligned with the organizations strategic goals.
Play a key role in growing the core offering of the Aladdin platform.
Drive engagement with partners to ensure that proper business requirements are established.
Build relationships with other internal technology teams to ensure familiarity with all potential enterprise solutions while also holding them accountable for capturing and measuring business benefits.
Skills/Qualifications:
6 years of experience in a Software Developer role exposure in developing and implementing Java and AngularTS solutions.
Proficiency in programming languages Java and AngularTS as well as strong SQL and database knowledge.
Proficient in leveraging AIassisted development tools (e.g. code generation refactoring test creation) to accelerate delivery while maintaining code quality security and compliance.
Experience with frontend build and testing toolchains (npm Angular CLI linting Jest/Jasmine/Karma).
Strong understanding of accessibility patterns and designsystem implementation.
Knowledge of frontend performance optimization techniques.
Responsive serverless AngularTS web applications based on the firms ux frameworks required.
Understanding of Maven dependency management.
Understanding and Experience with RESTFul webservices.
Experience analyzing modeling and automated testing of software.
Object Oriented Programming / Design and Design Patterns.
Experience with cloud-based platforms such as Azure Dev Ops a plus.
Experience using Agile methodologies previous experience working from a backlog sprints retrospectives etc.
Interest in the investment management industry and investment products.
Competencies:
The ability to manage projects from inception to completion ensuring that they are delivered on time and within time estimates.
Identification of risk or gaps in a process and implementing plans to resolve using technical solutions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills (in English) to convey sophisticated concepts simply and clearly.
A deep understanding of the organizations business processes goals and objectives.
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 workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race creed color national origin sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression) sexual orientation age ancestry physical or mental disability marital status political affiliation religion citizenship status genetic information veteran status or any other basis protected under applicable federal state or local law.View theEEOCs Know Your Rights poster and its supplementand thepay transparency statement.
BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process please email . All requests are treated in line with our.
BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law including any applicable fair chance law.Required Experience:
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