Application Engineer, Vice President

Edinburgh - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

With over USD $14 trillion of assets we have an exceptional responsibility: our technology empowers millions of investors to save for retirement pay for college buy a home and improve their financial wellbeing.

Being a developer at BlackRock means you get the best of both worlds: working for one of the most advanced financial companies and being part of a software development team responsible for next generation technology and solutions.

You are:

Curious and eager to learn new things with a healthy disrespect for the status quo

Willing to embrace work outside of your comfort zone and open to guidance from others; you make mistakes but learn from them

Passionate about technology with personal ownership for the work you do

Data-focused with an eye for the details that matter to solve the problem

We are:

Passionate about building quality software and scaling technology to meet the needs of tomorrow

Building solutions for BlackRock and over 100 organizations who use our technology

Developing high quality software in Java Python and Golang using technologies like Cassandra Solr Redis Kafka K8s and many others

Committed to open source and contributing back to the community

Writing testable software every day with a focus on incremental innovation

You have:

Minimum of 5 years software engineering work experience on large scale software development and deployment
BSc/MSc or equivalent in Computer Science from an accredited university
Programming skills in Java Python and Golang or a willingness to learn them
Experience in Linux shell
Experience with K8s
Some level of knowledge would be nice to have on Okta and OAuth 2.0
Comfortable using AI-assisted development tools (code generation/review) with strong validation and code quality discipline given trust/verification remains a key engineering responsibility
Understanding the emerging Model Context Protocol (MCP) ecosystem and how standardized modeltool interfaces relate to modern API standards (schema-first design secure tool access interoperability)

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 roleAre 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 financeAt BlackRoc...