About this role
About the Role
Technology is the foundation of BlackRock’s business. As an
Application Engineer (Java Back-End)
, you will design and build resilient, enterprise-scale systems that support BlackRock’s global post-trade operations. You will focus on delivering high-quality software with an emphasis on
reliability, performance, and clean engineering practices
.
This role is well suited for engineers who enjoy solving complex technical problems, working on business‑critical platforms, and continuously improving how large-scale systems are designed and built.
About the Team – Post Trade Accounting
Post Trade Accounting is a
core engineering area within Aladdin
and a significant investment for BlackRock.
Builds and maintains systems that ensure
accurate, scalable, and efficient accounting
across global operations
Expanding into
data analytics and real-time data pipelines
using Snowflake, Redis, and Kafka
Works closely with
Product, Operations, and Engineering
partners to deliver business‑critical solutions
Operates in an
agile, collaborative environment
that values technical depth, quality, and innovation
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain
high-performance back-end services
using
Java 11+ and Spring Boot
Build and evolve
microservices and event-driven systems
to process large-scale financial data
Participate actively in
design discussions, code reviews, and architecture reviews
Develop and support
data integration and pipeline components
across Snowflake, SQL Server, and real-time streaming platforms
Implement and optimize
Redis-based caching solutions
for low-latency data access
Contribute to end-to-end delivery; support
lightweight UI updates
when required, in collaboration with front-end teams and AI-assisted development tools
Promote
best practices
in code quality, testing, automation, and performance tuning
Continuously improve
technical craftsmanship, problem-solving, and system design
Work closely with cross-functional partners to ensure solutions align with
product and business needs
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in
Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
4+ years
of professional experience developing applications in
Java
Strong knowledge of
Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and enterprise integration patterns
Solid experience with
SQL Server
, including data modeling and performance optimization
Hands-on experience with
Redis
for caching or data persistence
Experience with
Kafka or similar messaging platforms
for real-time event processing
Familiarity with
Snowflake
and data pipeline concepts (ETL, batch vs. streaming)
Understanding of
clean architecture, maintainable code, and production‑ready systems
Strong
communication and collaboration
skills
Preferred Qualifications
Exposure to
front-end technologies
such as Angular or React, JavaScript/TypeScript, and HTML/CSS
Experience with
containerization or cloud-native environments
(Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, or GCP)
Familiarity with
observability and monitoring tools
(Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry)
Python scripting experience for
automation or data analysis
Experience using
AI-assisted or agent-based development tools
and a general understanding of large language models
Interest in
financial systems, accounting platforms, or investment technology
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.
For additional information on BlackRock, please visit
@blackrock
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@blackrock
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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, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.
