Lead Java Developer, Software Engineering Platform Engineering Vice President

Blackrock

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
New York, NY
Employment
Full-time
Posted
5 days ago
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Confirmed live today
Closes
Nov 30, 2026

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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

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TL;DR · Lead Java Developer, Software Engineering Platform Engineering Vice President

Lead Java Developer, Software Engineering – Platform Engineering - Vice President joins the Platform Engineering team to architect and build foundational technology for Aladdin, an investment operating system. This role involves developing scalable software systems, enhancing developer experience, and building core infrastructure such as CI/CD pipelines, package-management capabilities, and enterprise-grade container orchestration platforms. The candidate will solve complex engineering problems using design-focused and test-driven practices while leading projects via Agile methodologies. Key technologies include Java, Spring, TypeScript, JavaScript, Angular, React, and Python. The role requires experience with relational databases, distributed non-relational data storage, caching platforms, and event streaming systems. Additionally, the position involves working with microservices, Microsoft Azure, and Azure DevOps to support high-availability, fault-tolerant software for financial institutions. The work focuses on improving stability and performance across investment management tools used by professionals worldwide.

What you'll do

  • Develop and enhance scalable, high-availability, and fault-tolerant software systems using Java and Spring.
  • Evolve CI/CD pipelines, build systems, and manage container orchestration platforms for horizontal scaling.
  • Design and develop innovative solutions to complex engineering problems while identifying potential roadblocks.
  • Apply test-driven development and design-focused practices throughout the entire software lifecycle.
  • Lead individual projects by managing priorities, deadlines, and technical decisions using Agile methodologies.
  • Provide technical leadership and oversight for the design and quality of significant systems or components.
  • Support operational teams through testing, code reviews, resilience practices, and level-two production support.

What we're looking for

  • A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or comparable practical experience.
  • 8-10+ years of software development experience using core Java, object-oriented programming, and design patterns.
  • Experience with backend or frontend technologies such as Spring, TypeScript, JavaScript, Angular, React, or Python.
  • A track record of building high-quality software using design-focused, test-driven, and Agile engineering practices.
  • Experience working with relational databases, distributed non-relational data storage, and distributed event streaming platforms.
  • Experience leading software projects or development teams while taking ownership of technical quality.
  • Exposure to microservices, cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure, and tools such as Azure DevOps.
  • Exposure to optimization, algorithms, or artificial intelligence-related products and research environments (preferred).

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