{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"bf0160c0d7b6fcbfdc2bb4ac","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bf0160c0d7b6fcbfdc2bb4ac","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bf0160c0d7b6fcbfdc2bb4ac","title":"Backend Java Engineer","description":"About The CompanyBlackRock is a global leader in investment management, risk management, and advisory services, dedicated to helping individuals and institutions achieve their financial goals. With a presence in over 100 countries, BlackRock manages trillions of dollars in assets, making it one of the most influential financial firms worldwide. The company prides itself on its innovative approach, leveraging cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights to deliver superior investment solutions. BlackRock's mission is to create a financial environment where clients can thrive and contribute positively to the global economy. The organization fosters a culture of inclusion, integrity, and excellence, continuously investing in its people and technology to stay at the forefront of the industry.About The RoleAt BlackRock, technology serves as the backbone of our operational excellence and strategic growth. We are seeking a highly skilled Backend Engineer to join our team, focusing on building resilient, scalable, and high-performance systems that support our global post-trade operations. As a Backend Engineer, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise-grade software solutions that emphasize reliability, efficiency, and clean engineering practices. This role offers an exciting opportunity for engineers who thrive on innovation, solving complex challenges, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.Specifically, this position is within the Post Trade Accounting (PTA) domain, a critical component of BlackRock’s Aladdin platform. PTA is a strategic area responsible for ensuring accurate, scalable, and efficient accounting processes across global operations. The team is expanding into advanced data analytics and pipeline initiatives utilizing Snowflake, Redis, and distributed event streaming platforms to manage high-volume, real-time data. Collaboration across Product, Operations, and Engineering teams is vital to deliver impactful business capabilities in an agile environment that values quality, technical depth, and innovation.QualificationsThe ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. A minimum of four years of professional experience in Java development and object-oriented design is required. You should have strong expertise in Spring Boot, REST API development, and enterprise integration patterns. Proficiency in SQL Server, including stored procedures, performance tuning, and data modeling, is essential. Experience with Redis for caching and data persistence, along with hands-on exposure to distributed event streaming and messaging platforms such as Kafka or similar publish-subscribe systems, is highly desirable.Familiarity with Snowflake and data pipeline concepts—including ETL, batch processing, and streaming—is preferred. Knowledge of front-end technologies such as Angular or React, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML/CSS, is a plus. Candidates should demonstrate a focus on clean architecture, maintainability, and production readiness, along with excellent communication skills. Additional competencies include experience with container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes), observability tools, scripting in Python, and a keen interest in AI and prompt engineering.ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain robust, high-performance backend systems leveraging Java 11+ and Spring Boot frameworks. Participate actively in design discussions, code reviews, and architecture sessions, ensuring best practices are followed. Build and operate microservices and event-driven systems capable of processing and distributing large-scale financial data efficiently. Develop data integration pipelines connecting Snowflake, SQL Server, and real-time streaming platforms to facilitate seamless data flow and analytics.Implement and optimize Redis-based caching solutions to support low-latency access patterns, ensuring high availability and performance. Contribute to front-end updates when necessary, utilizing AI-assisted coding tools and collaborating with front-end teams to deliver cohesive solutions. Champion code quality, automated testing, continuous integration, and performance tuning to uphold high standards of engineering excellence. Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, operations teams, and other engineers to ensure technical solutions align with business goals and deliver measurable outcomes.BenefitsBlackRock offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional growth of its employees. These include a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement programs, extensive healthcare coverage, and leave benefits. The company also provides support for working parents, flexible time off policies, and various wellness initiatives. Our benefits are tailored to foster a balanced and fulfilling work environment, encouraging employees to stay energized, engaged, and inspired throughout their careers.Our Hybrid Work ModelBlackRock’s hybrid work model aims to promote collaboration, innovation, and flexibility. Employees are generally expected to work at least four days per week in the office, with the option to work remotely for one day. Certain teams may require more in-office presence depending on their responsibilities. This model is designed to enhance impactful in-person interactions, support onboarding and learning, and foster a connected work environment. We are committed to providing a flexible work experience that balances individual needs with business objectives, ensuring our employees can thrive both professionally and personally.Equal OpportunityBlackRock is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We evaluate all applicants based on their qualifications and experience without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. 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