Backend Java Engineer - Post Trade Accounting, Associate

Blackrock

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
New York
Salary
$132,500–$162,000 / yr
Posted
6 days ago

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $185k
This role $147k
$121k most similar roles pay here $236k

This role pays less than 77% of similar roles. Most pay $158,782–$211,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $147k versus about $185k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 101 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $147,500–$195,000 across 101 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Backend Java Engineer - Post Trade Accounting, Associate

As a Backend Engineer at BlackRock, you will join the Post Trade Accounting team, responsible for building and maintaining resilient systems that ensure accurate and efficient accounting across global operations. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing high-performance back-end systems using Java 11+ and Spring Boot, participating in architecture sessions, and developing microservices to process large-scale financial data. You will also work on integrating Snowflake, SQL Server, and real-time streaming platforms like Kafka, while implementing Redis-based caching for low-latency access patterns. The role requires strong knowledge of enterprise integration patterns, REST APIs, and a focus on clean architecture and production readiness. Ideal candidates have 4+ years of experience in Java development, along with familiarity with front-end technologies such as Angular or React, and an interest in financial systems and investment technology.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop high-performance back-end systems using Java 11+ and Spring Boot.
  • Build microservices and event-driven systems for processing large-scale financial data.
  • Develop data integration components connecting Snowflake, SQL Server, and real-time streaming platforms.
  • Implement Redis-based caching to ensure low-latency access patterns in applications.
  • Champion best practices for code quality, testing, automation, and performance tuning.

What we're looking for

  • 4+ years of professional experience in Java and object-oriented design.
  • Strong knowledge of Spring Boot, REST APIs, and enterprise integration patterns.
  • Deep expertise in SQL Server, including stored procedures, performance tuning, and data modeling.
  • Experience with Redis for caching or data persistence and Kafka for real-time event processing.
  • Familiarity with Snowflake and concepts like ETL, batch vs. streaming data pipelines.
  • Strong focus on clean architecture, maintainability, and production readiness.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

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