Application Engineer(Backend - Java), Aladdin Engineering, Associate

About this role About the Role Technology is the foundation of BlackRock’s business. As an Application Engineer (Java Back-End) , you will design and build resilient, enterprise-scale systems that support BlackRock’s global post-trade operations. You will focus on delivering high-quality software with an emphasis on reliability, performance, and clean engineering practices . This role is well suited for engineers who enjoy solving complex technical problems, working on business‑critical platforms, and continuously improving how large-scale systems are designed and built. About the Team – Post Trade Accounting Post Trade Accounting is a core engineering area within Aladdin and a significant investment for BlackRock. Builds and maintains systems that ensure accurate, scalable, and efficient accounting across global operations Expanding into data analytics and real-time data pipelines using Snowflake, Redis, and Kafka Works closely with Product, Operations, and Engineering partners to deliver business‑critical solutions Operates in an agile, collaborative environment that values technical depth, quality, and innovation Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain high-performance back-end services using Java 11 and Spring Boot Build and evolve microservices and event-driven systems to process large-scale financial data Participate actively in design discussions, code reviews, and architecture reviews Develop and support data integration and pipeline components across Snowflake, SQL Server, and real-time streaming platforms Implement and optimize Redis-based caching solutions for low-latency data access Contribute to end-to-end delivery; support lightweight UI updates when required, in collaboration with front-end teams and AI-assisted development tools Promote best practices in code quality, testing, automation, and performance tuning Continuously improve technical craftsmanship, problem-solving, and system design Work closely with cross-functional partners to ensure solutions align with product and business needs Required Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field 4 years of professional experience developing applications in Java Strong knowledge of Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and enterprise integration patterns Solid experience with SQL Server , including data modeling and performance optimization Hands-on experience with Redis for caching or data persistence Experience with Kafka or similar messaging platforms for real-time event processing Familiarity with Snowflake and data pipeline concepts (ETL, batch vs. streaming) Understanding of clean architecture, maintainable code, and production‑ready systems Strong communication and collaboration skills Preferred Qualifications Exposure to front-end technologies such as Angular or React, JavaScript/TypeScript, and HTML/CSS Experience with containerization or cloud-native environments (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, or GCP) Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry) Python scripting experience for automation or data analysis Experience using AI-assisted or agent-based development tools and a general understanding of large language models Interest in financial systems, accounting platforms, or investment technology Our benefits To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about. Our hybrid work model BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a w ... (truncated, view full listing at source)