VP, Front End Engineer (AI Accelerated)
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23 hours ago
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Job Summary
About this role
Do you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges experimenting withnew approaches and working in an environment that combines the discipline of an enterprise platform with the curiosity and pace of a startup
At BlackRock we look for engineers who are excited to push the boundaries of modern frontend development-from advanced UI frameworks to highperformance microfrontends and platformlevel toolingthat sits at the heart of investment workflows handling real financial outcomes.
In Core UIEngineeringyoullwork on systems thatoperateat global scale and evolve the foundations of our web platform. This includes building reliable performant user experiences shaping shared frameworks and increasingly exploring how AIassisted workflows can accelerate how we design code and deliver value.We are evolving towardpurpose drivenoutcome orientedproduct engineering where humans guide and validateAI generatedoutput while taking full responsibility for product engineering and business outcomes.
Our technology supports Portfolio Management teams overseeingover $14 trillion in assets and the products you build will sit at the heart of tools used daily by investors making decisions thatimpactmillions of people worldwide.Itsengineering work with real reach real complexity and real impact.
Why Join Aladdin Engineering
Aladdin is BlackRocks investment platform used across the firm and by many of the worlds largest financial institutions. It combines rich analytics portfolio management workflows trading capabilities and operational tools into a single ecosystem.
As part of Aladdin Engineeringand specifically our Core UIengineeringeffortsyou will help build the next generation of our web platform. This includes:
Modern UI frameworks used by thousands of users
Highly scalable microfrontend architectures
Performancecritical components powering realtime portfolio decisions
Developer tooling that improves reliability observability and speed
Early experimentation with AI workflowsassistedcode generation and testing
Evolving standards and best practices for teams across the company
We take pride in engineering excellence in delivering value quickly and in continuously adapting our processes asnew technologiesemerge.
WhatYoullBe Doing
Collaborate with colleagues acrossUKUSIndia and other global offices.
Buildhighly available resilient and performant frontend systemsand frameworksused by thousands of users.
Contribute to the evolution of Aladdins multiasset trading and portfolio management capabilitiesusing AI to accelerate domain learning and solution design
Shape product direction together with Product Design and Engineering leadership.
Mentor and guidefrontendengineers helping cultivate a culture of curiosity inclusion and technical excellence.
Work in an Agile setup where autonomy ownership and accountability matter.
Use AI proactively from day one both as a development accelerator and as a tool youvalidateand refine to ensurehighqualityoutcomes.
Ability to combine generalistproblemsolvingwith strong engineering fundamentals guiding AI tools whileretaininghuman ownership of outcomes.
Design elegant solutions from idea to production with strong engineering discipline and early foundations to keep human andAIgeneratedcode reliable clear and free of technical debt.
WhatWereLooking For
AI 1st engineers whohasexperience using AI development tools
7 years of professional software engineering experience.
Strong hands-onproficiencywithTypeScript JavaScript Angular and React.
Deep understanding of web performancerenderingpatterns application security and modern frontend architectures.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure AWS GCP).
Experience with CI/CD pipelines DevOps tooling or Azure DevOps.
Experience leading project teams or owning significant system components.
Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions with clarity and practicality.
Comfort working in fast-paced high-complexity domains.
Ability to use AI to supportdesignthinkingand architectural decisions defining patterns and measurableSLO/NFR targetsforhighqualityengineering outcomes.
Curiosity about AIaugmented engineering workflow-driven automation or practical AI productization.
Nice to Have / Great to Learn Here
Experience working in an agile development team or on open-source development projects.
Knowledge of Core Java design patterns and distributed systems fundamentals.
Exposure to optimisation problems or quantitative systems.
An OSS footprint engineering certifications or anything that shows deep mastery of the craft.
Interest in shaping patterns forAI generatedcode quality maintainability and lifecycle safety.
Ifyourepassionate about modern frontend engineering and want to help shape the tools that power global Portfolio Managementwedlove to hear from you.
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
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 race religion sex sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.
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Key Skills
- Bootstrap
- CSS
- Front-End Development
- HTML5
- React
- Redux
- Node.js
- Angular
- Less
- JavaScript
- backbone.js
- Sass
About Company
BlackRock is one of the world’s preeminent asset management firms and a premier provider of investment management. Find out more information here.
