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Java Back-end Developer Aladdin Engineering, Associate

BlackRock is a global investment manager and financial technology provider managing over $10 trillion in assets, helping millions of investors with financial wellbeing.
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
4+ years of experience
Finance · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Java Back-end Developer Aladdin Engineering, Associate

BlackRock is seeking a Java Back-end Developer for their Aladdin Engineering team, focusing on building innovative technology that shapes financial markets. As part of the core Private Markets technology team, you'll work on engineering their cloud-first Private Markets platform using microservice architecture. This platform supports hundreds of client businesses in managing and analyzing their portfolios.

The role combines the stability of a leading financial institution with the excitement of cutting-edge software development. You'll be working on projects ranging from permissions management, document management, and business-facing investment services. The position offers the unique opportunity to impact millions of investors while working with advanced technology.

As a member of Aladdin Engineering, you'll be expected to be tenacious, working in a fast-paced and complex environment; creative in analyzing and deploying flexible solutions; collaborative with excellent communication skills; and quick to learn new concepts. The team operates in an Agile environment, building secure, scalable, and reliable microservices using Java technologies.

BlackRock offers comprehensive benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, healthcare, support for working parents, and Flexible Time Off. The company operates on a hybrid work model requiring at least 4 days in the office per week. This structure is designed to enable collaboration and apprenticeship while maintaining flexibility.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Java developer who wants to make a significant impact in the financial technology sector while working with cutting-edge technologies and contributing to a platform that manages trillions in assets worldwide.

Last updated 9 days ago

Responsibilities For Java Back-end Developer Aladdin Engineering, Associate

  • Design, develop, and implement secure, scalable microservices
  • Build client-facing applications using Java technologies
  • Contribute to project priorities using AGILE methodologies
  • Deliver highly efficient, highly available, concurrent systems
  • Work with team and product management to deliver product roadmap
  • Design innovative solutions to complex problems
  • Participate in wider Aladdin Engineering organization

Requirements For Java Back-end Developer Aladdin Engineering, Associate

Java
Kubernetes
Kafka
  • 4+ years hands-on experience in Java/Spring Framework/Spring Boot
  • Experience of Java 17+ preferable
  • Experience designing and building scalable microservices using API-First principles
  • Knowledge of REST/gRPC
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes and cloud services (beneficial)
  • Experience in message brokers such as Kafka (plus)
  • Experience with git, maven, unit testing and integration testing tools
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Understanding of OO development and Design Patterns
  • Bachelor or master's degree in computer science or Engineering preferred

Benefits For Java Back-end Developer Aladdin Engineering, Associate

401k
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Education Budget
Parental Leave
  • Strong retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Comprehensive healthcare
  • Support for working parents
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO)

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