Java Application Developer - Data Platform Team, Associate

About this role

Web Tech Solutions

The Web Tech Solutions team is responsible for providing a solid software technology platform serving 134 public-facing websites of our company under the blackrock.com and ishares.com domains. These websites serve around 4 million individual visits per month, providing comprehensive data about our investment funds on ~160 000 so-called product pages, enable roughly 1500 updates of web content and 10000 document uploads daily, as well as provide authentication for more than 600 000 registered users globally.

As a Senior Software Developer, you will be:

• Designing, coding, testing, and supporting reliable, robust software applications and services with high-quality standards

• Participating actively in multi-functional feature requirements gathering, design, and implementation

• Collaborating with product management on the right units of work to include in each development sprint

• Performing code reviews and providing timely feedback to other engineers

• Be a role model, mentor the junior developers and contribute to inclusive team culture

• Apply quality engineering practices through the Software Engineering Life-Cycle

What You'll Need:

• 4+ years hands-on experience developing enterprise software systems

• Strong foundations and working knowledge of Java

• 2-3 years of SQL experience

• B.E. or M.S. degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field of study

• 1-2 years of NoSQL experience is preferred

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

• Expertise working with project managers, technical leads and analysts across the software lifecycle; understand systems requirements, design, development, testing, deployment and documentation

• Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills and time management abilities

• Proficiency in building and passionate about creating great products that solve big problems

• Strong analytical skills and passion to understand existing systems

• Preferable to have some experience with Microsoft Azure

Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents 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, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.