Technical Writer, Aladdin Product, Vice President

Technical Writer – APIs & Event Streaming (Aladdin Studio) 

Aladdin Studio is transforming how developers and data engineers interact with the Aladdin ecosystem — enabling teams to build, integrate, and extend the Aladdin platform through open APIs and event-driven workflows.

We’re seeking an experienced Technical Writer with a strong background in API documentation, event streaming, and developer experience to help define and deliver world-class documentation for the Aladdin Studio developer platform.

You’ll play a pivotal role in helping developers and integration partners understand how to connect to Aladdin’s services, leverage streaming data, and build innovative applications on top of our platform.

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop and maintain clear, accurate, and engaging documentation for Aladdin Studio’s APIs, SDKs, and event streaming interfaces.

• Collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and developer experience teams to translate complex technical concepts into approachable guides, tutorials, and reference materials.

• Document event-driven workflows, including streaming APIs, webhook subscriptions, and real-time data integration patterns.

• Design and implement content structures that scale across multiple APIs, microservices, and event channels within Aladdin Studio.

• Contribute to tooling and automation, using OpenAPI/AsyncAPI specs and CI/CD pipelines to generate and version developer documentation.

• Partner with Studio Product Marketing and Solution Architecture teamto create onboarding materials, sample code, and “getting started” experiences for external and internal developers. 

• Continuously improve the discoverability and usability of content within the Aladdin Studio Developer Portal.

• Champion documentation standards across the Aladdin Product Group, ensuring consistency, clarity, and technical accuracy.

Required Qualifications 

• 4+ years of experience as a Technical Writer, Developer Advocate, or Software Engineer focused on APIs or event-driven systems.

• Deep understanding of RESTful and event-streaming architectures (Kafka, Kinesis, or similar).

• Proven experience writing API and developer documentation using OpenAPI/Swagger or AsyncAPI specifications.

• Hands-on familiarity with developer tooling such as Git, Postman, Redocly, or similar platforms.

• Strong grasp of cloud-based integration concepts, including authentication, webhooks, and event publishing/subscription models.

• Excellent written communication skills and ability to translate complex systems into developer-friendly content.

• Proficiency in Markdown, YAML, and basic scripting (Python, JavaScript, or similar).

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience working within a financial technology or enterprise SaaS environment.

• Knowledge of data integration, analytics, or asset and riskmanagement workflows within Aladdin or similar ecosystems.

• Understanding streaming data pipelines and real-time analytics.

• Familiarity with API lifecycle management, and continuous documentation delivery.

• Background in computer science, information systems, or related technical field.

What We Offer 

• Opportunity to shape the developer experience for the Aladdin ecosystem, a platform trusted by the world’s largest financial institutions.

• A collaborative, growth-oriented environment within BlackRock’s Aladdin Product Group.

• Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities.

• Direct impact on how external developers and partners extend Aladdin’s capabilities through APIs and streaming data.