Java Engineer, Aladdin Engineering, Associate

We are looking for an Associate, Java Back-End Engineer to lead by example, architecting, coding, and mentoring teams to build resilient systems that power our global post‑trade operations. The role focuses on delivering enterprise‑scale software with reliability, performance, and clean engineering practices. Key Responsibilities Design and develop robust, high‑performance back‑end systems using Java 11+ and the Spring Boot ecosystem.

Lead 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. Champion best practices for code quality, testing, automation, and performance tuning. Collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure technical solutions align with product goals and business outcomes.

Qualifications / Competencies B.S./M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline. 3+ 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).

Experience with Agentic coding and general understanding of how LLMs work. Strong focus on clean architecture, maintainability, and production readiness. Nice to Have 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. Hybrid Work Model BlackRock’s hybrid work model requires employees to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with 1 day from home. Some business groups may require more in‑office time.

The model supports flexibility while fostering collaboration. Our Benefits We offer a wide range of employee benefits, including retirement investment tools, education reimbursement, health and wellness resources, family support programs, and Flexible Time Off (FTO). BlackRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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