Software Engineer, Associate
About The Position
About this role Are you interested in building innovative technology that shapes financial markets? Do you like working at the speed of a startup but want to tackle some of the world's most complex problems? Do you want to work with, and learn from, hands-on leaders in technology and finance? At BlackRock, we are looking for a Software Developer to build and maintain our Control Plane for our Kubernetes Platform that empowers our developers to build resilient and high-scale applications. We recognize that strength comes from diversity, and will embrace your unique skills, curiosity, and passion while giving you the opportunity to grow professionally and as an individual. Our proprietary technology platform called Aladdin empowers us to deliver our extraordinary responsibility of investing & protecting over USD 9 trillion of assets of our clients across the world. Aladdin is also our technology offering whose clients use it to manage their assets similarly. Thus, being a technologist at BlackRock brings you the best of both worlds - Finance & Technology. About Your Team (Application Hosting): Application Hosting sits within the Hosting Services Team of the Aladdin Engineering organization. It is responsible for: Engineering the core services for the next generation Aladdin Container Platform to host cloud-native applications at scale. Responsible for the orchestration of over 1 million applications both on-premises and in the cloud. Managing edge routing, load balancing, security, and web asset caching services for our internal and internet-facing applications.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 2+ years of Go development experience, with proficiency in one or more additional languages: C++, Python, or Java.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes and containerized applications.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, AWS, or another cloud provider.
- Strong understanding of software development principles and best practices.
- Familiarity with GitOps workflows and source control management.
- Practical knowledge of Linux environments and shell scripting.
- Experience working in Agile software development environments.
Nice To Haves
- Kubernetes certifications: Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).
- Experience with ADO, ArgoCD, or other GitOps tools.
- Exposure to IdP/Authentication tools like EntraID, Keycloak, Oauth, etc.
- Deep understanding of Cloud Native concepts and best practices.
- Strong grasp of networking and containerization fundamentals, including edge routing, DNS, ingress, and network security.
Responsibilities
- Engineering the core services for the next generation Aladdin Container Platform to host cloud-native applications at scale.
- Responsible for the orchestration of over 1 million applications both on-premises and in the cloud.
- Managing edge routing, load balancing, security, and web asset caching services for our internal and internet-facing applications.
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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
