As a Software Engineer at BlackRock, you will join the Aladdin Graph team, responsible for developing next-generation technology solutions that empower millions of investors. Your day-to-day responsibilities include innovating and solving complex problems using AI, Java, Python, or Golang, while ensuring API quality and consistency at scale through governance and review standards. You will work with technologies like Cassandra, Solr, Redis, Kafka, Kubernetes, and more to build high-quality software that supports BlackRock’s mission of improving financial wellbeing for millions of users worldwide. Ideal candidates are curious, data-focused, and proficient in large-scale software development, with a minimum of 3 years of experience and strong programming skills in Java, Python, or Golang. Experience with event messaging systems like Kafka and API frameworks is beneficial but not required.
Skills
Java
Python
Golang
Kubernetes
Cassandra
Solr
Redis
Kafka
Linux
CI/CD
API governance
gRPC
Protocol Buffers
Docker
Terraform
AWS
Azure
Google Cloud Platform
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Git
Jenkins
SonarQube
What you'll do
Design and develop large-scale software solutions using Java, Python, or Golang.
Implement and maintain high-quality APIs following governance standards and review processes.
Troubleshoot production issues in Linux environments, including logs and configurations.
Contribute to the development of next-generation technology for financial institutions.
Utilize AI technologies in daily engineering tasks to enhance efficiency and innovation.
What we're looking for
Minimum 3+ years of software engineering experience on large-scale projects.
Strong programming skills in Java, Python, or Golang with willingness to learn.
Experience working with Linux shell and troubleshooting production issues.
Familiarity with event messaging systems like Kafka and event-driven architectures.
Knowledge of API frameworks, Google API Improvement Proposals (AIPs), and protobuf.
Experience with gRPC, including defining service contracts using Protocol Buffers.
Market check
Salary context
This
$132,500–$162,000
range sits above
26%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$133,400–$226,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$144,000–$214,500
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.
Alpharetta Ga 1 Edison, US23 days ago
$140,000–$140,000
Java
Spring Boot
Spring MVC
BPMN
Workflow Orchestration
Event Driven Architecture
Angular
React
TypeScript
JavaScript
HTML5
CSS3
REST API Development
Linux
CI/CD
Jenkins
Git
Kubernetes
PostgreSQL
MySQL
AWS
Docker