BlackRock is looking for Software Engineers to innovate and solve sophisticated problems in building next generation technology and solutions for their investment operating system called Aladdin, which powers informed decision-making and creates a connective tissue for thousands of users investing worldwide.
Requirements
- A proven foundation in core Java and related technologies, with OO skills and design patterns
- Track record building high quality software with design-focused and test-driven approaches
- Hands-on experience in Java/ Spring Framework/Sprint Boot/Hibernate
- In depth understanding of concurrent programming and experience in designing high throughput, high availability, fault tolerant distributed applications.
- Extensive experiencing building micro services architecture / SOA is required.
- Experience in message oriented streaming middleware architecture is required (Kafka, MQ, AMPS, NATS, etc)
- Understanding of relational databases is a must.
Responsibilities
- Lead individual projects priorities, deadlines and deliverables using AGILE methodologies.
- Deliver high throughput, scalable, highly available, concurrent and fault tolerant software systems.
- Collaborate with team members in a multi-office, multi-country environment.
- Deliver high efficiency, high availability, concurrent and fault tolerant software systems.
- Significantly contribute to development of Aladdin’s global, multi-asset trading platform.
- Work with product management and business users to define the roadmap for the product.
- Design and develop innovative solutions to complex problems, identifying issues and roadblocks.
Other
- B.S. / M.S. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related subject area
- 3+ years of proven experience
- Great analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
- Some experience or a real interest in finance, investment processes, and/or an ability to translate business problems into technical solutions.
- Ability to form positive relationships with partnering teams, sponsors, and user groups.
