Application Engineer (java, Python), Aladdin Engineering, Vice President
BlackRock UK
London, United Kingdom
4d onsite
Java and python programming expertise
Distributed systems architecture experience
Microservices and api-first platform design
This role involves leading the development of BlackRock's enterprise Client Reporting platform with a focus on scale, accuracy, and resiliency
Job Summary
This role involves leading the development of BlackRock's enterprise Client Reporting platform with a focus on scale, accuracy, and resiliency.
The team manages the full lifecycle of report production and distribution, ensuring quality through advanced QC workflows and exception management tools.
Employees benefit from a hybrid work model requiring at least 4 days in the office per week, along with comprehensive healthcare and Flexible Time Off.
Matching Summary
This role involves leading the development of BlackRock's enterprise Client Reporting platform with a focus on scale, accuracy, and resiliency.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Java and Python programming expertise
Distributed systems architecture experience
Microservices and API-first platform design
SQL and NoSQL database modeling
Streaming technologies like Kafka and Redis
Cloud-native DevOps practices with Docker Kubernetes
AI-assisted software development lifecycle adoption
Nice-to-have
Experience with Azure AWS or GCP cloud platforms
Interest in financial systems and reporting platforms
Exposure to CI/CD and observability tooling
Knowledge of LangChain or Google ADK frameworks
Background in investment processes and Aladdin
Key Requirements
7+ years of progressive software engineering experience
B.S./M.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience
Proven leadership of teams or major platforms
Deep understanding of APIs and scalability patterns