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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 world’s 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, and passion while giving you the opportunity to grow technically and as an individual.

Being a technologist 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 tackle the problem

We Are
• Passionate about building quality software and scaling technology to meet the needs of tomorrow
• Building solutions for both BlackRock and over 100+ organizations who use our technology
• Committed to open source, and contributing back to the community
• Writing testable software every day, with a focus on incremental innovation

Business Unit Overview: The Aladdin Provider Technology team within APG-Investment Operations Group is responsible to provide innovative, best-in-class engineering solutions to bring the Asset Managers and Asset Servicers closer to bring efficiencies in the post trade value chain. Team is responsible for building cross-organizational technology capabilities which are repeatable to cater to Aladdin and Aladdin Provider clients. The engineering team applies modern technology languages and solutions to build data pipelines, API(s) and Event Based streaming systems.

We are a global distributed team with employees based in New York, London, San Francisco, and Gurgaon.

Responsibilities
• Partner with product owners, technical architects and other team partners to contribute as a member of global distributed teams focused on delivering quality technology solutions.
• Participates in the design, development, and implementation of complex applications, often using new technologies.
• Understand and refine business and functional requirements and convert them into scalable technical design.
• Demonstrate ability to rapidly learn new and emerging technologies

Experience Required
• Bachelors or MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related subject area
• Deep understanding with 4+ years hands-on experience developing innovative enterprise software systems.
• Strong Programming expertise in Java, microservices, frameworks like Spring / Spring-boot and hibernate is a must
• Strong understanding of Data Structures & algorithms
• Preferred experience on SQL and No-SQL databases
• Proficient with Software Development Live Cycle
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate ability to be a self-starter and learn quickly

Nice To Have
• Some Experience with Cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure, Kafka, Cassandra, Docker, Kubernetes
• Knowledge of Finance, Investments and Post Trade processes

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 current hybrid work model is designed to enable in-person connections and collaboration that is core to our culture, while supporting increased flexibility for all employees. In line with local health guidance and regulations, employees are required to work at least 3 days in the office each week, with the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. The health, safety and well-being of our people will always be our top priorities; we will continue to monitor local conditions and health advisories in making decisions about our work environments.

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.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit careers.blackrock.com | www.blackrock.com/corporate | Instagram: @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, ****** orientation and other protected attributes at law