Associate

About this role

Company: BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.

Job Title: Associate

Location: 50 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001

Job Duties: Design, develop and maintain enterprise level scalable, extensible, and high performing applications using languages like Java, Python, JavaScript, Protobuf, Junit, C, C++, Perl; knowledge with frameworks and technologies such as but not limited to SQL and Non-SQL databases, Spring, Hibernate, Ignite, Cassandra and Kafka JMS, REST APIs, Postman; performance testing and analysis tools such as Jmeter to identify performance bottleneck and improve overall system throughput; performance monitor tools such as Splunk, Grafana, AppDynamics to monitor the health of the system, identify and react to issues ahead of time; methodologies including test driven development, object- oriented design and programming, multi-threading, design patterns, and software development best practices. Support the entire software development life cycle, from project initialization, requirement gathering, to application design, system architect and development, unit and regression testing, deployment, and production support. Utilize Agile development methodologies for day-to-day work and planning. Work with various teams and subject matter experts to build relationships, and participate in teamwork to analyze the dynamics and critical time frame nature of the accounting services business. Create technical design documents to describe the planned solution and the upstream and downstream dependencies. Identify and resolve current production issues and determine proper resolution in a timely manner with minimal client impact.

Qualifications: Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, Finance or related field and 12 months of experience in job offered or closely related role. Alternate experience includes Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, Finance or related field and 36 months of experience in job offered or closely related role. Position requires one year of experience in the following: Enterprise level software development languages including Java, Python, SQL, Protobuf, Junit, C, C++ and Perl; Frameworks and technologies including SQL, Spring, Hibernate, Ignite, Cassandra, Kafka, JMS, REST APIs, and Postman; Performance monitor tools such as Splunk, Grafana, AppDynamics to monitor the health of the system, identify and react to issues ahead of time; Enterprise software testing including unit testing, end to end integration testing, regression testing, performance testing, and mutation testing; Object oriented design and programming, multi-threading, different design patterns, and software development best practices; Modern software development life cycle management, including agile development, building and maintaining efficient CICD pipelines; Software defect resolution and production support; API development; and Data Analytics.

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For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$158,000.00 - USD$210,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, 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.

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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.