About this role
About this role
We at BlackRock encourage Software Engineers (Individual Contributors) to apply for roles within the Aladdin Engineering – Private Markets group situated in Gurugram, Haryana, India. This opening enables you to support a top-tier platform delivering wide-ranging solutions for private equity, private credit, real assets, and alternative investment managers internationally.
We believe that innovation arises from diverse viewpoints and solid engineering
expertise
. In this role, you will develop your technical skills, work closely with global
teams ,
and contribute actively to the progress of BlackRock’s private markets technology stack.
About Aladdin Private Markets Engineering team
You will work with Aladdin
eFront
Invest, a key platform in BlackRock’s private markets services. It provides wide-ranging tools for deal management, fund accounting, portfolio oversight, and reporting.
In Private Markets Engineering, you will
operate
at the intersection of detailed financial operations and scalable cloud-enabled platforms combined with high-performance business applications. You will empower clients to confidently manage billions
in
private market investments.
Key Responsibilities
As a
Full stack Java
Developer within Aladdin Private Markets Engineering, you will hold full responsibility for developing and refining enterprise-level software solutions. You will:
Design, build, test, and deliver
full stack
product features—from conception through production—for a large-scale SaaS platform
Work deeply within an existing enterprise codebase, developing a strong understanding of domain concepts and applying sound engineering judgment
Develop reliable, scalable backend services
using
Java (Java 17+),
Spring Boot, and related frameworks
Build and consume web APIs and services that support modern UI and integration patterns
Develop
user
‑
facing
capabilities using
TypeScript / JavaScript
, HTML, and CSS, in collaboration with UX and Product partners
Participating
in production support, monitoring, and incident resolution within a cloud-based environment, ensuring system reliability and performance
Continuously refine engineering methods through involvement in CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, coding standards, and quality-first delivery
Work closely with QA engineers, product managers, UX designers, and global engineering teams to achieve high-quality, business-impacting results
Participate actively in Agile ceremonies and help foster a culture centered on continuous feedback, learning, and progress
Apply advanced tools and techniques to improve engineering productivity, code quality, testing efficiency, and development workflows
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or Master’s
degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field
8+ years of professional software development experience in enterprise or customer-focused environments
Strong fluency in spoken and written English
Skills & Experience
Core Technical Skills
Broad hands-on experience in
Java
object-oriented programming
and
enterprise
frameworks
(
Spring/ Spring Boot)
Solid understanding of RESTful API design,
service
‑
oriented
and microservice architectures
.
S
olid understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, and design patterns
Strong working knowledge of MS SQL Server, including schema design and performance tuning
Experience with TypeScript / JavaScript / HTML / CSS in support of modern web applications
Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks (e.g., Angular or React) is a plus
Architecture & Platform
Experience building or supporting cloud-native, distributed, microservice-based systems
Experience with AWS and/or Azure, containerization, and service orchestration is highly desirable
Familiarity with SaaS production environments, monitoring, and operational support
AI Literacy and Innovation
Demonstrate strong interest—and preferably hands-on experience—in
applying
AI to
software development
Preferable experience using or building solutions powered by artificial intelligence to improve development workflows (for example, creating custom AI agents for code generation, testing, or process automation)
A forward-looking approach toward scaling engineering productivity with AI is a strong plus.
Ways of Working
Experience working in Agile (Scrum) teams with a strong emphasis on quality and delivery
Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery workflows, automated testing, and contemporary DevOps methods
Ability to independently analyze, extend, and improve existing complex systems
Competencies
Passion for building high-quality, reliable, and maintainable software
Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and self-motivated approach
Interest in financial systems; experience or curiosity around private markets, alternatives, or financial products is highly valued
Ability to translate business requirements into well-architected technical solutions
Experience taking emotional ownership of the design and development of a significant application, system, or key
component
Comfortable working in an international, diverse, and fast-paced engineering environment
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
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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.
