Backend Java Engineer - Post Trade Accounting, Associate

About this Role: At BlackRock, technology is the foundation of our business. As an Backend Engineer, you'll build resilient systems that power our global post-trade operations. You'll design and deliver enterprise-scale software with a focus on reliability, performance, and clean engineering practices.

This role is ideal for engineers who like to innovate and solve complex challenges while fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

- A major strategic area within Aladdin and one of BlackRock's largest engineering investments. - Responsible for the systems that ensure accurate, scalable, and efficient accounting across global operations. - Expanding into data analytics and pipeline initiatives using Snowflake, Redis, and Kafka to manage high-volume, real-time data. - Collaborates closely with Product, Operations, and other Engineering teams to deliver business-critical capabilities. - Agile and collaborative environment that values technical depth, quality, and innovation.

- Design and develop robust, high-performance back-end systems using Java 11+ and the Spring Boot ecosystem. - Take active part in design discussions, code reviews, and architecture sessions with a hands-on approach. - Build and maintain microservices and event-driven systems to process and distribute large-scale financial data. - Develop data integration and pipeline components that connect systems across Snowflake, SQL Server, and real-time streaming platforms. - Implement and optimize Redis-based caching and data stores for low-latency access patterns. - Contribute end-to-end; when needed, take on lightweight UI updates, leveraging AI-assisted coding tools and support from front-end teammates. - Champion best practices for code quality, testing, automation, and performance tuning. - Elevate technical craftsmanship, problem-solving, and design thinking skills. - Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure technical solutions align with product goals and business outcomes.

- B.S./M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline. - 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. - Hands-on exposure to Kafka or similar publish-subscribe systems for real-time event processing. - Familiarity with Snowflake and data pipeline concepts (ETL, batch vs. streaming). - Familiarity with Front End technologies (Angular or React; JavaScript/TypeScript; HTML/CSS) is preferred. - Experience with Agentic coding and general understanding of how LLMs are working - Strong focus on clean architecture, maintainability, and production readiness. - Excellent communication

- Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, or cloud-native environments (AWS/GCP). - Exposure to observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Open Telemetry). - Scripting experience in Python for automation or data analysis. - Exposure to Prompt Engineering and Agentic AI - Interest in financial systems, accounting, or investment technology.

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$132,500.00 - USD$162,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.