Application Engineer - Aladdin - Vice President

BlackRock UK

Not specified; not specified; comprehensive health...
4 days onsite
7+ years devops or platform engineering experience
Deep expertise in bazel, pants, buck, or gradle
Experience with polyglot build pipelines java c++ python javascript
BlackRock is seeking a Vice President for the Application Engineer role in their Aladdin Engineering team, focusing on enhancing developer productivity and modernizing build systems within complex financial technology. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in DevOps and multi-language build systems, particularly in fast-paced, innovative environments

Job Summary

  • This role focuses on uplifting developer productivity, modernizing build systems, and driving cloud-native transformation for BlackRock's Aladdin investment operating system.
  • Candidates will work in a fast-paced environment collaborating with hands-on leaders to solve sophisticated problems using diverse technologies.
  • BlackRock offers a hybrid work model requiring at least 4 days in the office per week along with comprehensive benefits including Flexible Time Off.

Matching Summary

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BlackRock is seeking a Vice President for the Application Engineer role in their Aladdin Engineering team, focusing on enhancing developer productivity and modernizing build systems within complex financial technology. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in DevOps and multi-language build systems, particularly in fast-paced, innovative environments.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Comprehensive healthcare, retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, Flexible Time Off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years DevOps or Platform Engineering experience
  • Deep expertise in Bazel, Pants, Buck, or Gradle
  • Experience with polyglot build pipelines Java C++ Python JavaScript
  • Strong understanding of dependency management across package managers
  • Experience with Kubernetes container orchestration
  • Knowledge of multi-cloud architecture AWS Azure GCP

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with AI coding assistants for DevOps workflows
  • Experience with trading systems or capital markets
  • Understanding of low-latency requirements in financial software
  • Exposure to agentic LLM frameworks like LangChain
  • Interest in mentoring teams on GenAI adoption

Key Requirements

  • B.E./B.TECH./MCA or relevant engineering degree
  • 9+ years of total professional experience
  • Proven track record of improving build speeds by 50%+

Work Rights

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