Java Backend Engineer, Vice President
About The Position
At BlackRock, technology is the foundation of our business. As a VP, 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. This role is ideal for a technical leader who enjoys staying close to the code, guiding design decisions, and solving complex data challenges — all while fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. About Post Trade Accounting (PTA) - A major strategic area within Aladdin and one of BlackRock’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.
Requirements
- B.S./M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
- 6+ 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 are working
- Strong focus on clean architecture, maintainability, and production readiness.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills — able to guide teams and influence design direction.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
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.
- Mentor engineers to elevate technical craftsmanship, problem-solving, and design thinking.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure technical solutions align with product goals and business outcomes.
Benefits
- employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits.
- Flexible Time Off (FTO)
- strong retirement plan
- tuition reimbursement
- comprehensive healthcare
- support for working parents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
