Python Developer, Associate / Chicago, IL

BlackRock • Chicago, IL

2d • $120,000 - $148,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

About This Role We are a dynamic, data-driven team at the intersection of finance and technology. As a software engineer, you will build applications and processes to help drive business growth. This position requires strong programming skills, analytical thinking, and a passion for learning. You will collaborate with experienced engineers to develop and improve software systems.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in Python programming
• Strong background in mathematics, algorithms, logic, and statistics
• Extensive database experience (MySQL preferred; SQL/Postgres also valuable)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or STEM field

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with Python packages, such as Pandas, NumPy, DashApps
• Hands-on experience with AWS (RDS, EC2, serverless) and Open Container Initiative (OCI) container packaging and runtime
• Interest and knowledge in finance, particularly Options, Stocks, and Bonds

Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, and support reliable, robust software applications and services that meet high-quality standards
• Participate in cross-functional feature requirements gathering, design, and implementation
• Collaborate with product management to prioritize and organize development sprints
• Perform code reviews and provide timely, constructive feedback to fellow engineers

Benefits

• employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits
• strong retirement plan
• tuition reimbursement
• comprehensive healthcare
• support for working parents
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees