Associate, Application Engineer

About this role

Company: BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
Job Title: Associate, Application Engineer
Location: 50 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001

Job Duties: Collaborate with diverse teams to develop and maintain a globally consistent operational platform, utilizing skills in C#, .NET, Java, Spring, and Angular. Provide operational support by leveraging SQL Server to ensure data integrity and accessibility for post-trade processes. Assist in the execution of strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and product coverage, employ Kafka for real-time data processing and integration. Integrate with platforms like Aladdin, using GRpc to facilitate efficient inter-service communication. Develop user interfaces with JavaScript, TypeScript, and Angular, contributing to responsive and user-friendly designs. Handle server-side operations using Java, Hibernate, Spring, and Perl, managing complex business logic and database interactions. Build scalable and modular front-end architectures through Micro Frontends (MFE), ensuring adaptability and future growth. Review the work of peers to ensure quality and adherence to best practices. Create and maintain comprehensive wiki pages that document our processes and systems. Mentor and guide interns and new joiners, sharing knowledge and fostering a learning environment. Contribute to the design and architecture of our systems, ensuring they are robust and scalable.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering (any), or related field and 24 months of experience in a Software Developer, QA Analyst, or related occupation. Requires 24 months of experience in each of the following skills:
1. Ability to query data within large datasets in a business environment: Data warehousing solutions including MySQL, SQL Server, Sybase IQ, or Snowflake; 2. Proficiency with programming languages: Java, C#, .Net or Python including test driven development and object-oriented design and programming; 3. Hands-on experience with multi-threaded MVC applications (REST or gRPC); 4. Exposure to UI development tools: Angular, React, Bootstrap, JavaScript, or jQuery; 5. Hands-on experience with Git or Maven; 6. Utilizing Agile development methodologies using Azure DevOps, Sprint cycles, Scrum ceremonies; and 7. Prior experience with Post Trade technologies and functional workflows.

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For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$154,800.00 - USD$162,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

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 workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. View the EEOC’s Know Your Rights poster and its supplement and the pay transparency statement.

BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process, please email [email protected]. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.