Associate, Application Engineer Atlanta

About this role

About BlackRock

Are you interested in building innovative technology that shapes the financial markets Do you like working at the speed of a startup and tackling some of the worlds most interesting challenges Do you want to work with and learn from hands-on leaders in technology and finance Look no further!

At BlackRock we are looking for Software Engineers who like to innovate and solve sophisticated problems. We recognize that strength comes from diversity and will embrace your outstanding skills curiosity and passion while giving you the opportunity to grow technically and as an individual.

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 $14 trillion in assets on behalf of investors worldwide. Being a technologist at BlackRock means you get the best of both worlds: working for one of the most sophisticated financial companies and being part of a software development team responsible for next generation technology and solutions.

About Team:

Technology & Development Operations (TDO) sits within Platform & Ecosystem Engineering part of the firms Platform Enablement organization. Platform Enablement is a horizontal capability focused on scaling execution modernizing foundational platforms and accelerating delivery across Business Operations and Client Services in close partnership with Aladdin Engineering.

TDO operates at the intersection of business process technology and delivery. We work directly with operational teams to identify workflow challenges translate business needs into technical solutions and build pragmatic tools and automations that improve scale resilience and efficiency across core operating platforms.

The role is part of the Technology & Development Operations team 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 Business Operations and Client Services to better comprehend the challenges faced by these functions.

Key Responsibilities:

Solution Design & Development

• Design build and maintain targeted technical solutions to address workflow inefficiencies and scaling challenges.

• Develop tools automations data-driven utilities and AIenabled solutions that are productionminded and businessfocused.

• Apply sound objectoriented programming principles and basic software design patterns with an emphasis on readability maintainability and correctness.

Business Analysis & Problem Framing

• Partner closely with business stakeholders to understand currentstate processes identify gaps or risks and translate needs into clear technical requirements.

• Break down ambiguous problems into actionable solution approaches balancing technical elegance with practical delivery constraints.

• Validate that delivered solutions meaningfully address the original business problem and drive measurable benefit.

Delivery & Execution

• Own discrete pieces of work from intake through delivery including scoping prioritization testing and rollout.

• Where appropriate play a projectmanagement role to ensure dependencies timelines and risks are clearly understood.

Platform & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work alongside internal technology teams and platform partners to align solutions with broader platform standards and capabilities.

• Support adoption by documenting solutions walking users through changes and incorporating feedback into iterative improvements.

• Help ensure delivered solutions are supportable resilient and aligned with risk and operational discipline.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Finance Information Systems or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

• 3-6 years of experience in a Developer or Business Analyst role with exposure to developing and implementing AI-based solutions preferred.

• Proficiency and hands-on experience with Python programming language as well as strong SQL and database knowledge including writing productionquality scripts queries or small applications.

• Familiarity with version control (e.g. Git) and development workflows (e.g. Azure DevOps).

• Exposure to Agile methodologies (backlogs sprints iterative delivery).

• Working knowledge of objectoriented programming concepts and basic software design principles.

• Exposure to cloud platforms or AIenabled tooling (e.g. Azurebased services automation frameworks or LLMenabled solutions).

• Understanding of machine learning models including large language models (LLMs) and other neural networks.

• 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.

• Comfortable operating in ambiguous problem spaces and helping shape both the question and the answer.

• Able to switch between developer mindset and business analyst mindset as the situation requires.

• Curious about emerging technology and automation with good judgment about where it adds real value.

• Collaborative accountable and comfortable working across teams and functions.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (in English) to convey sophisticated concepts simply and clearly

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.