About this role

This role sits within Preqin, a part of BlackRock. Preqin plays a key role in how we are revolutionizing private markets data and technology for clients globally, complementing our existing Aladdin technology platform to deliver investment solutions for the whole portfolio.

The Private Markets Data Engineering team is a cross-functional team in Aladdin Data, responsible for innovating and revolutionizing the way in which we acquire, manage and distribute Private Markets data using the latest technologies. MDM (Master Data Management) Engineering focuses on building a data-rich, scalable and highly performant platform that allows centralized master data management for a wide range of use-cases.

We are actively recruiting an experienced Front-end Engineer to develop sophisticated, user-friendly, and robust web-based solutions designed to support and empower our MDM Operations teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Partner with product management, business users and engineering leadership to define, design and develop a sustainable and flexible UI, application structure and overall solution look and feel.

• Understand key business and workflow principles that drive our business users and embed them in solution proposals

• Create and implement advanced solutions for complex use-cases, proactively recognizing potential issues and obstacles.

• Promote resilience and stability by implementing thorough code reviews, comprehensive unit, regression, and user acceptance testing, as well as adhering to robust DevOps practices

• Provide guidance in developing solutions for team productivity and efficiency, as well as support others in achieving their goals.

• Work effectively with colleagues across multiple offices and international locations.

Experience Required

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, related quantitative field or equivalent practical experience

• 5+ years relevant experience

• Frameworks and languages: ReactJS (v18+ or v19), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, SASS

• State management: Redux Toolkit, Zustand, or Jotai; familiarity with React Query or SWR

• API Integration: RESTful or GraphQL API

• Testing & Quality: Unit testing with Jest and React Testing Library, integration and E2E testing using Cypress

• Code Quality Tools: linters, quality and security assurance. 

• Performance & Optimisation: lazy loading, code splitting, memoisation; bundle size analysis and optimisation; SSR/SSG with Next.js and middleware usage. 

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.

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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.