Full Stack Java Developer, Associate

BlackRock•London, CA

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

For Securities Lending to remain market leading, we are not only transforming the capabilities we offer to our clients but also invest in the re-architecture and modernization of the underlying platform and infrastructure. We must evolve Aladdin’s Sec Lending technology delivering a resilient, AI enabled, API-first platform that enables business growth, scale and automation, operational efficiency, and data driven decision making, while positioning Sec Lending technology as a commercial-grade product. As Engineer in Inventory Management Squad, your responsibility involves design, build and maintain all Aladdin workflows related to managing the universe of lendable inventory and broadcasting available inventory to platforms and borrowers. This includes but is not limited to, reference data, Analytics, Signals, Grouping & Strategies, Trading Overlays and publishing inventory and targeted availability. Complexity of the Securities Lending business may require “cross-squad” partnership. Being a member of Aladdin Engineering, you will be: Tenacious: Work in a fast paced and highly complex environment Creative thinker: Analyse multiple solutions and deploy technologies in a flexible way. Great teammate: Think and work collaboratively and communicate effectively. Fast learner: Pick up new concepts and apply them quickly.

Requirements

4+ years' experience in core Java and related technologies, with OO skills and design patterns
Working in Agile methodology, SCALED Agile or Scrum.
Track record building high quality software with design-focused and test-driven (TDD and BDD) approaches
Good hands-on object-oriented programming knowledge in Java, Spring, TypeScript, JavaScript, Microservices, Angular (2.0+).
Strong knowledge of Open-Source technology stack (Spring, Hibernate, Maven, Kafka, JUnit, etc.).
Experience with relational database and/or NoSQL Database (e.g., Apache Cassandra, Sybase and MSSQL) and caching technologies like Redis and Ignite.
Good understanding or experience in working with distributed systems (Zoo-Keeper, Cluster Management).
Great analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
Some experience or a real interest in finance, investment processes, and an ability to translate business problems into technical solutions.
Experience leading development teams, projects or being responsible for the design and technical quality of a significant application, system, or component.
Ability to form positive relationships with partnering teams, sponsors, and user groups.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to Securities Lending is a bonus but not mandatory skill.
Exposure to building microservices and APIs ideally with REST, Kafka or gRPC.
Experience working in an agile development team or on open-source development projects.
Experience with optimization, algorithms or related quantitative processes.
Exposure to high scale distributed technology like Kafka, Mongo, Ignite, Redis
Experience with Cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud
Experience with DevOps and tools like Azure DevOps
Experience with AI-related projects/products or experience working in an AI research environment.
A degree, certifications or opensource track record that shows you have a mastery of software engineering principles.

Responsibilities

Design, build and deploy Securities Lending apps end to end owning frontend, backend APIs, data/AI features.
Write reusable, maintainable, and extensible code, and create documentation for team members.
Collaborate with cross-functional, globally distributed teams to deliver high-performing and reliable software solutions aligned with business goals.
Champion a culture of quality within the organization, driving awareness and consistency with Quality standards.
Guide and mentor junior team members from both technical and functional standpoint.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability within the team.
Break down complex technical problems into clear, actionable tasks and make informed architectural decisions that balance long-term strategy with short-term needs.
Proactively identify project risks, create mitigation plans, and escalate issues when necessary to maintain project timelines and quality.
Oversee production readiness, early life support, and post-release stability including root cause analysis and remediation strategies.
Stay current with emerging technologies (including Kafka and other streaming platforms), assess their potential impact, and guide their adoption within product and platform roadmaps.
Promote continuous learning and facilitate upskilling initiatives to match evolving tech landscapes.
Operate independently with minimal supervision while providing strategic guidance to junior engineers and stakeholders alike.

Benefits

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
Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

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