Java Back

Join BlackRock's Aladdin Engineering team as a Java Back-end Developer in Mumbai, India, and contribute to innovative technology shaping financial markets. We seek curious and passionate Software Engineers to solve complex problems within a dynamic, startup-like environment. As part of the core Private Markets technology team, you will engineer a cloud-first Private Markets platform using a microservice architecture. This platform supports hundreds of client businesses, managing and analyzing their portfolios, with example projects including permissions and document management, and business-facing investment services.

Responsibilities:

• Quickly learn the business and systems, demonstrating inquisitiveness and enthusiasm.
• Design, develop, and implement secure, scalable, and reliable micro-services using Java technologies, including REST and gRPC, for client-facing applications.
• Contribute to project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables within AGILE methodologies.
• Deliver highly efficient, available, concurrent, and fault-tolerant software systems.
• Collaborate with team members, product management, and business users to execute the product roadmap.
• Develop innovative solutions for complex problems, proactively identifying and addressing issues.
• Engage with the broader Aladdin Engineering organization, becoming an integral part of its success.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with Java, Spring Framework, and Spring Boot.
• Preference for experience with Java 17+.
• Proven experience designing and building scalable micro-services using API-First principles with REST or gRPC.
• Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud services is beneficial.
• Experience with message brokers like Kafka is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to build modern software using engineering tools such as git, maven, unit testing, integration testing, and mocking frameworks.
• Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in object-oriented development and applying standard Design Patterns.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly grasp new concepts.
• A friendly, positive, and can-do attitude.
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering is preferred.

As a member of Aladdin Engineering, you will be tenacious in a fast-paced, complex environment, a creative thinker leveraging technologies flexibly, a collaborative communicator, and a fast learner applying new concepts rapidly.

BlackRock offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, healthcare, support for working parents, and Flexible Time Off. Our hybrid work model promotes collaboration and flexibility, requiring at least 4 days in the office per week to enhance learning and onboarding experiences.