Senior Java Full Stack Engineer, Vice President
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About this role
Are you interested in building innovative technology that shapes the financial markets Do you like working at the speed of a startup but want to solve some of the worlds most complex problems 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 complex problems. We recognize that strength comes from diversity and will embrace your unique skills curiosity drive and passion while giving you the opportunity to grow technically and as an individual.
WithoverUSD $10trillion of assetswe have an exceptional responsibility: our technology empowers millions of investors to save for retirement pay for college buy ahomeand improve their financial wellbeing.
As aseniordeveloper at BlackRockyoullwork for a leading financial company and be part of a team creating next-generation technology.
What isAladdin Engineering
Our development teams sit inside Aladdin Engineering. We collaboratively build the next generation 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 support millions of financial instruments. We perform risk calculations and process millions of transactions for thousands of users every day worldwide.
Which team will you be in
You will be working as a key member of our core Private Markets technology team. Your team will be based in London and is part of the wider team responsible for engineering our cloud-first Private Markets platform using a microservice architecture. This platform supports hundreds of client businesses managing and analysing their portfolios. The teams focus is on building scalable best of breed experiencesincluding incorporating AI into client facing applications. The team is very quickly moving to AI-enableddevelopmentand you will be at the heart of that transformation.
Being a member of Aladdinyou will be:
Tenacious: Work in a fast paced andhighly complexenvironment
Creative thinker:Analysemultiple 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.
YourResponsibilities
Work closely alongside the Engineering Lead to deliver on the technical strategy for your team.
Collaborate directly with colleagues across Private Markets and the wider Aladdin organization to build and deliver market leading software at pace.
Deliver high efficiency high availability concurrent and fault tolerant software systems using API-First principles.
Collaborate with product managers designers and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
Design develop and implement secure scalable and reliable micro-services to deliver client-facingapplications usingaJavabackend and React frontend.
Optimizeperformance and reliability through continuous testing debugging and refinement.
Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation andmaintaina competitive edge with a particular focus on AI.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to more junior developers fostering a culture of learning and growth within the team.
Ideally you should have
ABachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering ora relatedfield.
7 years of professional experience in Java development with a focus on buildingclientfacingAPIsor platforms
Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience managing and mentoring diverse teams.
Knowledge of building applications using AI tooling and frameworks (e.g.LLMs prompt engineering vector databases).
Experience integrating AI/ML services into backend systems and APIs.
Familiarity withAIdrivendevelopment practices and tools for code generation and testing.
Strongproficiencyin Java and related frameworks (e.g.Spring Boot Hibernate).
Some experience in Reactor similarand modern JavaScript/TypeScript.
Solid experience withobjectorienteddesign and applying standard design patterns
Experience designing building and deploying scalable microservices usingAPIfirstprinciples with REST and/orgRPC.
A strong appreciation for best practices attention to detail and building secure and stable systems.
A collaborative mindset with a drive to buildhighqualitysoftware efficiently.
Experience with API authentication andauthorisationmechanisms (e.g.OAuth JWT).
Handson experience with engineering tools such as Git Mavenunitand integration testing frameworks and mocking libraries.
Excellentproblemsolvingskills and attention to detail.
Exposure to Docker Kubernetes and cloud services in an enterprise environmentisbeneficial.
Experience with message brokers such as Kafkaa plus.
A friendly positive andcandoattitude.
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
- Business Development
- Risk Management
- Financial Services
- Management Experience
- Profit & Loss
- Banking
- Regulatory Reporting
- Analysis Skills
- Relationship Management
- Financial Analysis
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
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.
