Associate, Financial Platform Engineer (Java) / Wilmington, DE
At a glance
AI generatedTL;DR
Join BlackRock as a Software Engineer (Associate) on the BlackRock Index Services team, contributing to the development of next-generation equity, fixed income, and multi-asset index calculation platforms. You will be responsible for software development, testing, and support using modern technologies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative indices. Your day-to-day tasks include converting high-level architecture into component design, automating the software lifecycle, and refactoring existing code. Ideal candidates have 4-8 years of experience in enterprise software development with expertise in Java (Spring, Hibernate), Python (pandas, numpy), SQL/NoSQL databases, RESTful web services, and cloud-native technologies like Kubernetes and Docker. Knowledge of financial industry business partners such as Bloomberg, MSCI, and SWIFT is a plus.
Skills
What you'll do
- Design and develop high-quality software components for equity, fixed income, and multi-asset index platforms.
- Convert architectural designs into detailed component specifications and implement them using modern development technologies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative indices and support clients through technical analyses.
- Automate the entire software lifecycle including development, testing, deployment, and production operations.
- Refactor existing codebases to align with newer technology stacks and architectural patterns for improved performance.
What we're looking for
- 4 to 8 years of experience in Enterprise Software Development
- Strong expertise in Java technology stack including Spring, JDBC, Hibernate
- Experience with cloud native development using Kubernetes and Docker
- Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases such as Oracle, Sybase, Snowflake
- Understanding of modern JavaScript frameworks like Angular or React
- Solid problem-solving skills and experience in agile software development
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 83 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $137,500–$180,000 across 83 roles with salary data.
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