Java Engineer, Aladdin Engineering, Associate

About this role

At Black Rock, technology is the foundation of our business. As a Associate, Java Back-End Engineer, you’ll lead by example — architecting, coding, and mentoring teams to build resilient systems that power our global post‑trade operations. You’ll design and deliver enterprise‑scale software with a focus on reliability, performance, and clean engineering practices.

• A major strategic area within Aladdin and one of Black Rock’s largest engineering investments.
• Responsible for the systems that ensure accurate, scalable, and efficient accounting across global operations.
• Expanding into data analytics and pipeline initiatives using Snowflake, Redis, and Kafka to manage high‑volume, real‑time data.
• Collaborates closely with Product, Operations, and other Engineering teams to deliver business‑critical capabilities.
• Agile and collaborative environment that values technical depth, quality, and innovation.

• 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.

• 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. (include corrected tag here)
• 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). (include corrected tag here)
• Experience with Agentic coding and general understanding of how LLMs are working.
• Strong focus on clean architecture, maintainability, and production readiness.

• 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.

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.

Black Rock’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 Black Rock.

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