About this role
At BlackRock, we are looking for Software Engineers who like to innovate and solve sophisticated problems. We know that strength comes from diversity and will embrace your unique skills and perspectives while giving you the opportunity to grow technically and as an individual.
With over USD $10 trillion of assets, we have a fiduciary responsibility: our technology empowers millions of investors to save for retirement, pay for college, buy a home, and improve their financial wellbeing. BlackRock also places Sustainability at the center of our investment process and being a developer at BlackRock means you get the best of both worlds: working for one of the most progressive financial companies and also being part of a software engineering team responsible for next generation technology and solutions.
About Post Trade Accounting (PTA):
One of the largest areas of investment in Aladdin. It's a rapidly growing, thriving business, with significant green field development opportunities, and assignments that directly impact business outcomes. PTA is one of the only areas in Aladdin that generates its own direct revenues. Join a multi-faceted organization with unified purpose and goals that span not only Engineering but our partner organizations in Product, Solutions, Service, Sales, and Marketing. This business provides a professional work environment that offers both challenging/growth assignments and work life balance, an Agile development practice and workloads that are varied.
Qualifications/ Competencies:
- B.S. / M.S. degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline
- 4+ years of hands-on object-oriented programming experience in Java
- 4+ years of experience with Open-Source tools (Spring, Hibernate, Apache, Maven, JUnit, etc.).
- 3+ years’ experience with relational database development (SQL, stored procedures, data modeling). Sybase experience preferred.
- Data engineer experience on platforms like Snowflake is a plus or experience developing python scripts / orchestration frameworks like Airflow that perform ETL operations is a plus
Good to have:
- Experience with at least one NoSQL Database (e.g. Apache Cassandra) and one scripting language (Perl/Python)
- Experience with cloud native development (Kubernetes, Docker), open source publish-subscribe frameworks like Apache Kafka.
- Enthusiasm and ability to work in a team-environment, multi-tasking, collaboration and effective communication skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Interest in financial markets is preferred.
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
BlackRock’s 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 children’s 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. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.
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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 the EEOC’s Know Your Rights poster and its supplement and the pay 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 [email protected]. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy.
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.