Vice President, Application Engineer

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About this role

You will be at the heart of BlackRocks Aladdin buildingthe platformthat drivesourand our clientsinvestment and trading operations. Each day you will design develop andmaintainscalable web applications and high-performance APIs collaborating closely with traders product managers and fellow engineers to define requirements and deliver impactful solutions. Your role will involve troubleshooting technical challengesoptimizingmicroservices and data pipelines and continuously researchingnew technologiesto enhance system performance. By mentoring junior engineers and contributing to ourteamcultureyoullhelp ensure the reliability security and efficiency of mission-critical trading systems in a dynamic fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design develop andmaintainscalable 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 andoptimizehigh-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 adoptnew technologiesto improve team productivity and system performance.

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a positive innovative team culture.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors orMasters degree in Computer Science Engineering ora relatedtechnical field.

Minimum 7 years proven experience as a Full Stack Engineer preferably in trading finance or similarly complex environments.

Strongproficiencyin modern web frameworks (such as React Angular or Vue)

Proven experience with object-oriented programming languages such as Java 17orTypeScript

Expertisein designing andmaintainingRESTful APIsandGraphQLAPIs

Experienceworking 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 inanenterprise environment.

Excellent problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience working in trading or financial services technology teams.

Knowledge of market data feeds trading protocols and low-latency systems.

Familiarity with data analytics andvisualizationtools.

Experience working with Spring Framework and Spring Boot web services.

Fostering a collaborative environment and driving projects to successful completion.

Strong leadership and mentorship skills are essential to guide team members and support their professional growth.

Experience leading and managing a team of engineers

What We Offer

The chance to make a real impactina global trading environment.

A collaborative inclusive team with a focus on professional growth and technical excellence.

Opportunities to work withcutting-edgetechnologies and complex problem domains.

Support for ongoing training certification and career progression.

If you are a seasoned Full Stack Engineer passionate about building world-class trading systems and eager to work with a team that values innovation and quality we would love to hear from you.

What are Aladdin and Trading 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 createa connectivetissue for thousands of users investing worldwide.

Our trading engineering team is a highly skilled collaborative group of technology professionals dedicated to building robust solutions that empower our trading business. Weoperateat the intersection of finance and technology designing systems that ensure reliability speed and scalability in a global trading environment. The team is known for its innovative mindset problem-solving abilities and passion for delivering high-quality software that drivesreal businessoutcomes. We foster a culture of continuous learning open dialogue and technical excellence making us a hub for ambitious engineers eager to make a tangible impact.

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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About this roleYou will be at the heart of BlackRocks Aladdin buildingthe platformthat drivesourand our clientsinvestment and trading operations. Each day you will design develop andmaintainscalable web applications and high-performance APIs collaborating closely with traders product managers and fe...