Vice President, Application Engineer

BlackRock UK

London, United Kingdom
Not specified; not specified; comprehensive health...
4d onsite
Java 11+ and spring boot ecosystem
Microservices and event-driven architecture
Sql server performance tuning and modeling
This role involves leading the design and delivery of enterprise-scale software to power BlackRock's global post-trade operations with a focus on reliability and performance

Job Summary

  • This role involves leading the design and delivery of enterprise-scale software to power BlackRock's global post-trade operations with a focus on reliability and performance.
  • The successful candidate will mentor engineering teams while maintaining a hands-on approach to coding, architecture, and solving complex data challenges.
  • BlackRock offers a hybrid work model requiring at least four days in the office per week, along with comprehensive benefits including Flexible Time Off and tuition reimbursement.

Matching Summary

This role involves leading the design and delivery of enterprise-scale software to power BlackRock's global post-trade operations with a focus on reliability and performance.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Comprehensive healthcare, retirement plan, and FTO included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Java 11+ and Spring Boot ecosystem
  • Microservices and event-driven architecture
  • SQL Server performance tuning and modeling
  • Redis caching implementation
  • Kafka real-time event processing
  • Snowflake data pipeline concepts

Nice-to-have

  • Agentic coding and LLM understanding
  • Prompt Engineering experience
  • Kubernetes and Docker cloud-native skills
  • Python scripting for automation
  • Observability tools like Prometheus and Grafana
  • Interest in financial accounting systems

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years of professional Java experience
  • B.S./M.S. in Computer Science or related field
  • Strong leadership and communication skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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