About this role
About this role
You will be at the heart of BlackRock's Aladdin, building the platform that drives oursand our client’s investment and trading operations. Each day, you will design, develop, and maintain scalableand high-performanceapplications, collaborating closely with traders, product managers, and fellow engineers to define requirements and deliver impactful solutions.
Your role will involve troubleshooting technical challenges, optimizing services and data pipelines, and continuously researching new technologies to enhance system performance. By mentoring junior engineers and contributing to our team culture, you’ll help ensure the reliability, security, and efficiency of mission-critical trading systems in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
About the role
Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications and backend services to support trading operations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including traders, product managers, and other engineers to define requirements and deliver solutions.
Implement and optimize high-performance APIs, microservices, and data processing pipelines.
Ensure best practices in code quality, testing, deployment, and security.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across the full stack with a focus on reliability and efficiency.
Continuously research and adopt new technologies to improve team productivity and system performance.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a positive, innovative team culture.
About you
Bachelor’s orMaster’sdegree in computer science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
Minimum 7 years’ proven experience as a Full Stack Engineer, preferably in trading, finance, or similarly complex environments.
Proven experience with object-oriented programming languages such as Java 17+
Strong knowledge of Data Structures, Object Oriented Programing concepts and design patterns.
Expertise in designing and maintaining RESTful APIsand GraphQL is a plus.
Experience working with databases SQL and NoSQL (Cassandra, Ignite).
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong understanding of software development life cycle, agile methodologies, and best engineering practices.
Strong understanding of design patterns in an enterprise environment.
Excellent problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset.
Track record building high quality software with design-focused and test-driven approaches.
Experience taking emotional ownership of the design and development of a significant application, system, or key component. Ability to form positive relationships with partnering teams, sponsors, and user groups in a distributed team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience working in trading or financial services technology teams.
Knowledge of trading protocols, and low-latency systems.
Familiarity with data analytics and visualization tools.
Experience working with Spring Framework and Spring Boot web services.
Experience in modern web frameworks (such as React, Angular).
Fostering a collaborative environment and driving projects to successful completion.
Strong leadership and mentorship skills are essential to guide team members and support their professional growth.
Experience leading and managing a team of engineers.
What We Offer
The chance to make a real impact in a global trading environment.
A collaborative, inclusive team with a focus on professional growth and technical excellence.
Opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies and complex problem domains.
Support for ongoing training, certification, and career progression.
If you are a seasoned Full Stack Engineer passionate about building world-class trading systems and eager to work with a team that values innovation and quality, we would love to hear from you.
What are Aladdin and Trading Engineering?
You will be working on BlackRock's investment operating system called Aladdin. Aladdin is used both internally within BlackRock and externally by many financial institutions. Aladdin combines sophisticated risk analytics with comprehensive portfolio management, trading, and operations tools on a single platform to power informed decision-making and create a connective tissue for thousands of users investing worldwide.
Our trading engineering team is a highly skilled, collaborative group of technology professionals dedicated to building robust solutions that empower our trading business. We operate at the intersection of finance and technology, designing systems that ensure reliability, speed, and scalability in a global trading environment. The team is known for its innovative mindset, problem-solving abilities, and passion for delivering high-quality software that drives real business outcomes. We foster a culture of continuous learning, open dialogue, and technical excellence, making us a hub for ambitious engineers eager to make a tangible impact.
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.
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