Technology and Development Operations UI Developer - Atlanta
Locations: Atlanta, Georgia
Overview of Technology roles
At BlackRock, technology has always been at the core of what we do – and today, our technologists continue to shape the future of the industry with their innovative work. We are not only curious but also collaborative and eager to embrace experimentation as a means to solve complex challenges. Here you’ll find an environment that promotes working across teams, businesses, regions and specialties – and a firm committed to supporting your growth as a technologist through curated learning opportunities, tech-specific career paths, and access to experts and leaders around the world.
Job description
About this role
About BlackRock
Want to make a difference working for the world's largest asset manager? Look no further! BlackRock helps investors build better financial futures. As a fiduciary to investors and a leading provider of financial technology, our clients turn to us for the solutions they need when planning for their most important goals! The firm manages approximately $10 trillion in assets on behalf of investors worldwide.
About Team:
The Global Accounting and Product Services group (GAAPS) is one of the core functions within the Business Operations Group at BlackRock. GAAPS is responsible for Institutional and Commingled fund accounting, Fund Board management, Portfolio & Regulatory Compliance, Transfer Agent and operational infrastructure oversight for BlackRock's commingled funds (registered and unregistered). In addition, the teams also support Latin America Business Operations, strategic fund conversions, vendor oversight and product lifecycle events.
The role is part of the Technology and Development Operations (TDO) team, within the GAAPS COO function, and is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering technical solutions to the organization’s workflow challenges. The role requires a deep understanding of the functions within GAAPS to better comprehend the challenges faced by these functions.
Key responsibilities of the role include the following:
Design and develop UIs from user specifications. Translate requirements into accessible, performant components that align with our design system and work across modern browsers and devices.
Participate in code reviews and enforce UI engineering best practices to maintain quality, security, and consistency.
Validate cross‑browser and cross‑device behavior, ensuring responsive layouts and UI performance.
Design, develop, and deliver technical solutions, that will help the organization scale.
Work with stakeholders to identify areas where technology can be leveraged to improve business processes.
Make autonomous decisions on which solutions best fit the business problem presented.
Test and validate software solutions to ensure that they are accurate and aligned with the organization’s strategic goals.
Play a key role in growing the core offering of the Aladdin platform.
Drive engagement with partners to ensure that proper business requirements are established.
Build relationships with other internal technology teams to ensure familiarity with all potential enterprise solutions while also holding them accountable for capturing and measuring business benefits.
Skills/Qualifications:
6+ years of experience in a Software Developer role, exposure in developing and implementing Java and AngularTS solutions.
Proficiency in programming languages Java and AngularTS as well as strong SQL and database knowledge.
Proficient in leveraging AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., code generation, refactoring, test creation) to accelerate delivery while maintaining code quality, security, and compliance.
Experience with front‑end build and testing toolchains (npm, Angular CLI, linting, Jest/Jasmine/Karma).
Strong understanding of accessibility patterns and design‑system implementation.
Knowledge of front‑end performance optimization techniques.
Responsive serverless AngularTS web applications based on the firms ux frameworks required.
Understanding of Maven dependency management.
Understanding and Experience with RESTFul webservices.
Experience analyzing, modeling, and automated testing of software.
Object Oriented Programming / Design and Design Patterns.
Experience with cloud-based platforms such as Azure Dev Ops a plus.
Experience using Agile methodologies – previous experience working from a backlog, sprints, retrospectives etc.
Interest in the investment management industry and investment products.
Competencies:
The ability to manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring that they are delivered on time and within time estimates.
Identification of risk or gaps in a process and implementing plans to resolve using technical solutions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills (in English) to convey sophisticated concepts simply and clearly.
A deep understanding of the organization’s business processes, goals, and objectives.
Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
Our hybrid work model
BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.
About BlackRock
At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.
This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.
For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock
BlackRock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. View the EEOC’s Know Your Rights poster and its supplement and the pay transparency statement.
BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process, please email Disability.Assistance@blackrock.com. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy.
BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.R260504
BlackRock Principles
We look to hire people that will embody our BlackRock Principles:
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We are a fiduciary to our clients.
This is the bedrock of our identity; it reflects our integrity and the unbiased advice we give our clients.
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We are One BlackRock.
We work collaboratively to create the best outcomes for our clients, our firm and the communities where we operate.
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We are passionate about performance.
We are relentless in innovating and finding better ways to serve our clients and improve our firm.
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We take emotional ownership.
We have a deep sense of responsibility to our clients and to each other.
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We are committed to a better future.
We are long-term thinkers, focused on helping people build a better tomorrow.
Career path
We recognize that our technologists benefit from a tailored approach to navigating and advancing their careers in the ways they envision. Our tech career paths are specifically built to support vertical and horizontal trajectories – including Enterprise Leadership (team manager) and Tech Leadership (individual contributor) ‘tracks’ as well as various other career moves.
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Engineer I (Analyst)
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Engineer II/III (Associate)
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Senior Engineer I/II (Vice President)
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Lead Engineer
(Vice President)Engineering Team Manager
(Vice President) -
Principal/Sr. Principal
Engineer (Director)Engineering Team Director/ Sr. Engineering Team Director -
Managing DirectorManaging Director
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TECH
LEADERSHIPENTERPRISE
LEADERSHIP
Benefits
We care about your overall well-being and design our benefits package to support you in various aspects of your life.
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Financial well-being
We offer resources designed to help you build a sound financial future for you and your family, like retirement savings plans and tuition reimbursement.
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Pay for performance
Our pay-for-performance philosophy includes a base salary and a discretionary annual bonus.
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Physical well-being
Our healthcare plans and resources help you focus on your physical health, so you and your family can feel your best.
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Emotional well-being
We support our people's mental health and emotional well-being by providing access to an Employee Assistance Program and a network of Mental Health Ambassadors.
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Life management
You'll be able to focus on moments that are important to you with benefits designed to support life in and outside of work with Flexible Time Off, parental leave and more.
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