Associate, Frontend Software Engineer (React)
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Chicago, IL - USA
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Job Summary
About this role
About This Role
We are looking for a Frontend Software Engineer to help build and enhanceourinternal platformwhichsupportsoperationssales and portfolio management this role you will create intuitive user experiences that help investment professionals analyze data manage strategies and make informed decisions.
This is an opportunity to work on complex business-critical applications in a fast-paced environment partnering closely with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful technology. At BlackRock your work will combine the scale and stability of a global firm with the ownership and innovation of a product-driven engineering team.
With over USD $14trillion of assets we have an exceptional responsibility: our technology empowers millions of investors to save for retirement pay for university buy a home and improve their financial well-being.
Being an engineer at BlackRock means you get the best of both worlds: working for one of the most sophisticated financial companies while being part of a software development team responsible for next-generation technology and solutions.
About You
Tenacious:You excel in a fast-pacedhighly complexenvironment and persist in solving tough challenges.
Creative problem solver:Youanalyzemultiple solutions and deploy technologies in a flexible way to tackle problems efficiently.
Collaborative teammate:You think and work collaboratively communicate effectively and inspire those around you.
Fast learner:You pick up new concepts quickly and apply them to your work with minimal guidance.
Whatyoulldo:
Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering ways of working (CI/CD automated testing best practices)
Design and build complex workflow-driven user interfaces using TypeScript and React
Drive performance optimization maintainability and architectural consistency across applications
Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver business-critical enhancements
Skills and Experience:
Strongexpertisein TypeScript and React
Expertisebuilding andmaintainingtooling for TypeScript projects (e.g. build systems testing frameworks developer workflows)
Experience building large-scale production-grade front-end applications
Deep understanding of UI architecture state management and performance optimization
UXexpertise: experience designing intuitive applications that distill complex real-time data into clear actionable user experiences with a strong focus on user productivity
Take ownership of parts of a SaaS product including production monitoring and incident resolution
Demonstrable experience building modern software using engineering tools such as git unit testing and integration testing tools mocking frameworks.
Background inbuilding high-quality software using design-focused and test-driven approaches
Strong analytical and software design skills with an emphasis on writing well-tested code.
Ability to form positive relationships with partnering teams sponsors and user groups.
Nice to have
Familiarity with Visual Regression Testing and Unit Testing
Knowledge of functional programming (RxJS)
Experience working with REST APIs andWebSockets
Understanding of financial markets and industry workflows
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.
Guidance on AI use for candidates
At BlackRock AI has long been part of how we work enhancing decision-making improving operations and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn prepare and work more effectively; but during our interview process we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences thinking and judgment. To support you weve provided guidanceon when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.
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.
To learn more about BlackRock please visit . We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn Instagram YouTube X and TikTok.
BlackRock 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.
BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law including any applicable fair chance law.Required Experience:
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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.
