About this role
Job Purpose
We are an outstanding group of engineers that are passionate about all aspects of enterprise software development. You are an ambitious software engineer who can independently develop and deploy high-scale end-to-end applications and can contribute to a tight-knit team. You also have a good understanding of how the web works. Members of our team are encouraged to bring ideas to help shape our technical solutions forward and to communicate those ideas to senior leaders. Beyond engineering, you will have a strong desire to learn the business context of your projects, so you can quickly contribute to solving problems and driving decisions to engage, learn, drive, and deliver change on a global scale!
Key Responsibilities
Build, deploy, and maintain fast and scalable web front-end and business processes that drive the investment management process for our clients.
Partner closely with API teams, product management teams, and external client relationship management teams to improve the product offering and drive-up user engagement and adoption.
Beyond engineering, a successful candidate will always strive to learn the business context of their projects to quickly play a leading role in driving decisions.
Basic Qualifications
BA/BS in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
2+ years of professional software development experience in an Agile SDLC.
Proficiency with a broad spectrum of object-oriented programming, algorithms, data structures, and design patterns.
Strong communicator, both written and verbal.
Ability to work in a global team environment and able to work independently with minimal direction when appropriate.
Experience in the financial industry or knowledge of financial products/markets is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in React 18+ Development.
Experience with JavaScript (ES6+) and Typescript.
Experience with Frontend state management technologies like Recoil, Redux, Jotai, Zustand, etc.
Experience with React Testing Library is a plus.
Experience with standard slate of front-end web technologies, including CSS3, HTML5, Chrome Debugger, yarn or npm.
Experience with a JVM-based language like Java 8+ or equivalent OOP is a plus.
Experience with monorepo is a plus.
Understanding of typical Java-based frameworks such as Spring MVC, Spring Boot, etc. is a plus.
Some experience in developing in microservices architecture and/or writing Restful APIs is a plus.
Experience with GIT for code management and CI/CD platform like Azure DevOps is a plus.
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 | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: 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.
