Application Engineer (ETF)-Java Backend -Associate

Blackrock

Hybrid Actively hiring

Atlanta, US Posted 22 days ago $120,000–$148,000 / year

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At a glance

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TL;DR

Join our ETF development team within the Aladdin Engineering group, a dynamic and fast-paced environment where you will design, develop, and maintain cutting-edge software that supports global investment processes. As a senior developer, you will lead technical initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple offices, and drive high-quality software solutions from concept to deployment. Your day-to-day involves working on microservices, APIs, and robust test suites while ensuring system resilience and stability through continuous integration and deployment practices. You should have hands-on experience in Java or Python, familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases, and a strong background in DevOps tools like Azure DevOps. Additionally, exposure to cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes and financial applications is beneficial, as you will be tackling complex business problems and translating them into technical solutions that enhance market transparency and efficiency.

Skills

Java Python Kafka gRPC SQL Server Apache Cassandra Azure DevOps Agile Scrum Kubernetes Docker AWS Azure GCP CI/CD AI workflows code generation Redis Ignite

What you'll do

Design and develop high-efficiency, concurrent software applications for financial tools.
Lead technical aspects of software design and architecture to support strategic product goals.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams globally to define and deliver high-quality software solutions.
Manage stakeholders to drive business decisions and technology adoption across various teams.
Ensure system stability through risk identification, quality code reviews, and robust test suite creation.
Foster continuous improvement in development practices by implementing innovation and automation.

What we're looking for

Hands-on experience with Java and/or Python, including OO skills and design patterns.
Experience building microservices and APIs using Kafka or gRPC.
Proficiency in relational and NoSQL databases like SQL Server and Apache Cassandra.
Strong background in DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and tools such as Azure DevOps.
Expertise in software architecture, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Ability to work effectively in Agile environments with strong teamwork and communication.
B.S. / M.S. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required.

Market check

Salary context

This $120,000–$148,000 range sits above 14% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$148,700–$225,100

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$158,850–$217,725

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Blackrock

BlackRock is the world''s largest asset management firm, providing investment management, risk management, and advisory services to institutional and retail clients through its Aladdin technology platform. Industry: Asset Management & Financial Services

Blackrock currently has 104 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $140,000–$195,000 across 101 roles with salary data.

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