About this role
Overview:
Are you interested in building innovative technology that shapes financial markets? Do you want to work with, and learn from, hands-on leaders in technology and finance?
BlackRock is a leader in financial technology, investing, risk management and advisory services with over $9.1 Trillion in assets and growing. Our tools provide insight and guidance to our clients so that we can maintain our competitive edge in the markets. To do this effectively, we need to build tools that can handle the large volume and changing landscape of our global operations. As a hands-on manager of a development team, you will share ownership of these goals and be expected to interact with operational and client facing teams. In this role you will be providing technical literacy, analytical assessment, team leadership, communication and problem-solving abilities to develop solutions that enhance our capabilities.
We offer the opportunity to work with a team of engaged professionals who strive to make quality software in addition to the opportunity to advance your abilities while learning about financial markets. You will have the chance to define and develop new capabilities and engage with multiple development teams and partners across the technology and investing teams.
Responsibilities include:
Collaborate with traders, market structure, and research to improve analysis capabilities by coming up with creative ideas and discussing new feature requests, issues and resolution etc.
All aspects of software development, testing and ensuring compatibility with enterprise and solutions architecture by harnessing modern development technologies.
Participates in the design and development of innovative solutions to complex problems, identifying issues and roadblocks around support, testing and development effort
Understanding financial instruments, concepts, and trading workflows in order to implement related analytics.
Provide support for our transaction cost platform and resolve issues that arise.
Qualifications:
7+ years Java Developer with significant experience delivering high-quality large-scale systems meeting client requirements
Experience as a lead for other developers
B.S. / M.S. degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline
Strong computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, programming languages, distributed systems & information retrieval
Proficiency with object-oriented and/or functional programming languages such as Java (must have)/Python (nice to have)
Basic understanding of UI frameworks like Angular/React (nice to have).
Strong knowledge in Linux/Unix, and database technologies
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Basic understanding of financial markets in any of Fixed Income, FX, Equities, Futures
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.