Java Software Engineer, Associate

About this role

About the role

Are you interested in building innovative technology that shapes the financial markets? Do you like working at the speed of a startup, but want to solve some of the world’s most complex problems? Do you want to work with, and learn from, hands-on leaders in technology and finance?

At BlackRock, we are looking for Software Engineers who like to innovate and solve complex problems. We recognize that strength comes from diversity, and will embrace your unique skills, curiosity, drive, and passion while giving you the opportunity to grow technically and as an individual.

With over USD $10 trillion of assets, we have an exceptional responsibility: our technology empowers millions of investors to save for retirement, pay for college, buy a home, and improve their financial wellbeing.

As a software developer at BlackRock, you'll work for a leading financial company and be part of a team creating next-generation technology

What is Aladdin Engineering?

Our development team sits inside Aladdin Engineering. We collaboratively build the next generation technology that changes the way information, people, and technology intersect for global investment firms. We build and package tools that manage trillions in assets and support millions of financial instruments. We perform risk calculations and process millions of transactions for thousands of users every day worldwide.

Which team will you be in?

You will be working as a key member of our core Private Markets technology team. Your team is part of the wider team responsible for engineering our cloud-first Private Markets platform using a microservice architecture. This platform supports hundreds of client businesses, managing and analysing their portfolios. The team’s focus is on building scalable, best of breed experiences, including incorporating AI into client facing applications. The team is very quickly moving to AI-enabled development, and you will be at the heart of that transformation.

Within this ecosystem, you will contribute to eFront Provider, a collaborative platform that connects asset servicers and clients through shared workflows and a single source of truth for data and documents—bringing greater transparency, control, and efficiency to private markets operations,

As a member of Aladdin Engineering, you will be:

• Tenacious: Thrive in a fast-paced, highly complex environment.

• A creative thinker: Evaluate multiple solutions and apply technologies flexibly, including leveraging AI where it adds value.

• A great teammate: Collaborate effectively and communicate clearly across teams.

• A fast learner: Quickly grasp new concepts, especially in the rapidly evolving AI landscape, and apply them effectively.

• AI-minded and forward-thinking: Actively explore and adopt AI tools, frameworks, and practices to enhance engineering productivity and product capabilities.

What you’ll do

• Design and build scalable microservices using Java (Spring Boot)

• Collaborate across engineering, product, and business teams to deliver impactful solutions

• Apply AI-driven tools and approaches to enhance development, automation, and product capabilities

• Contribute to cloud-first architecture using modern technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Solve complex problems and continuously improve system performance and reliability

What we’re looking for

• 3+ years of experience with Java/Spring Boot and microservices architecture

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Experience designing and building scalable microservices using API-first principles (REST/gRPC)

• Experience with Java 17+ is preferred

• Demonstrated experience with modern engineering tools (Git, Maven, unit and integration testing, mocking frameworks)

• Solid experience with object‑oriented design and applying standard design patterns

• Interest or experience in AI/ML or AI-assisted development

• Experience with message brokers such as Kafka is a plus.

• Experience in React or similar, and modern JavaScript/TypeScript is a plus.

• A proactive, learning-oriented attitude and enthusiasm for innovation

• A collaborative mindset, with a drive to build high‑quality software efficiently

• A friendly, positive, and can‑do attitude.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are required

Why join us?

You’ll be part of Aladdin Engineering, building technology that manages trillions in assets—while helping drive the adoption of AI across engineering and investment platforms.

We’re particularly interested in candidates who are AI enthusiasts—motivated to maximize the potential of AI in a rapidly evolving industry.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; 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 week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.