Full Stack Java Engineer - Aladdin Engineering, Alternatives, Associate

About this role About BlackRock: Are you interested in building innovative technology that crafts the financial markets? Do you like working at the speed of a startup, and solving some of the world’s most exciting challenges? Do you want to work with, and learn from, hands-on leaders in technology and finance? At BlackRock, we are looking for Full Stack Software Engineers who like to innovate and solve sophisticated problems. We recognize that strength comes from diversity, and will embrace your outstanding skills, curiosity, and passion while giving you the opportunity to grow technically and as an individual. We invest and protect over $11 trillion (USD) of assets and have an extraordinary responsibility to our clients all over the world. Our technology empowers millions of investors to save for retirement, pay for college, buy a home, and improve their financial well-being. Being a technologist at BlackRock means you get the best of both worlds: working for one of the most sophisticated financial companies and being part of a software development team responsible for next generation technology and solutions. Team Overview: The Multi-Asset team is responsible for streamlining the investment management workflow and manager research at BlackRock. The group also contributes to the development of infrastructure and applications responsible for Compliance, Risk Management, Trade processing, client reporting etc. If any of this excites you, we are looking to expand our team. We are enhancing our Technology platform using multiple technologies (React, TS, Java, Python), and this is the best time to join the team if you want to influence software design, architecture Our team is looking for self-starter who can work out of Atlanta BlackRock office with other application developers in the team. Responsibilities: As a Full stack Developer, you will be a key member of the Aladdin Engineering team in Atlanta, primarily responsible for designing and enhancing solutions for Alternatives Investments Business. You will play a crucial role in the development and enhancement of existing suite of tools that are used by Alternatives Investments Business. Your responsibilities will include actively participating in architectural and design decisions, facilitating design and code-review sessions to ensure software meets functional and compatibility requirements, as well as high-quality standards. Additional core engineering functions will include: Contributing to the application code base. Building widely used and reliable fundamental components. Anticipating new opportunities to continuously evolve the resiliency profile of scoped applications and architectures. Your expertise in both backend (Java, SQL Server) and frontend (React, TS) technologies will be essential in delivering high-quality solutions and driving innovation within the team. Skills/Qualifications: B.S. / M.S. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline. 3 years of experience in full stack software development and design Solid knowledge of designing massively scalable micro-service architectures, application operation and maintenance Strong developer background Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills A passion for providing fundamental software solutions for highly available, performant full stack applications with a “Student of Technology” attitude Experience with software testing and ambition for providing high quality products Passion to work in a team-environment, multitasking, and effective communication skills Knowledge of software development methodologies (analysis, design, development, testing) and basic understanding of Agile / Scrum methodology and practices Strong hands-on experience in object-oriented programming, with proficiency in Java and expertise in object-oriented principles and design patterns, as well as front-end development using React. Ability and willingness to learn fast, multi-task, ... (truncated, view full listing at source)