Vice President, Software Engineering, Data Platform as a Service (DPaaS)

About this role

About this role

Aladdin Data is building a next-generation Data Platform as a Service (DPaaS) to power scalable, secure, and governed data solutions across the Aladdin ecosystem. This platform enables product teams to build, deploy, and operate data-driven applications using standardized infrastructure, graph APIs, and reusable services.

As a Vice President, Software Engineering within DPaaS, you will architect and build scalable distributed systems and business-facing platforms that support enterprise-grade data workloads and supports end to end data management capabilities. You will work across backend, platform, and front-end layers, leveraging modern open-source technologies and cloud-native architectures.

This role requires deep expertise in distributed systems, microservices, event-driven architecture, and modern UI technologies, along with strong leadership and analytical capabilities.

What you’ll do

• Architect and build scalable distributed applications powering Data Platform as a Service capabilities
• Design and develop microservices and APIs using REST, Kafka, and/or gRPC
• Build backend services leveraging Java (Spring, Hibernate), GoLang, and modern open-source frameworks
• Develop responsive, scalable front-end applications using React and Redux
• Contribute to or design Micro Front-End architectures
• Design and optimize relational and NoSQL data solutions
• Implement event-driven architectures and asynchronous processing systems
• Apply object-oriented design principles and patterns to create extensible systems
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to build CI/CD pipelines using Git, Maven, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps
• Ensure platform reliability, observability, security, and performance at scale
• Work within Agile development frameworks and contribute to sprint planning, architecture reviews, and backlog prioritization
• Mentor engineers and contribute to platform strategy and engineering best practices

What we’re looking for

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience delivering medium to large-scale enterprise solutions
• Proven experience architecting and building scalable distributed systems
• Strong expertise in Java (Spring, Hibernate, Maven, JUnit)
• Strong hands-on experience with React and Redux
• Experience with GoLang
• Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases
• Experience building microservices and APIs using REST, Kafka, and/or gRPC
• Experience with Event-Driven Architecture and Microservices
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design patterns
• Experience with DevOps tools (Git, Maven, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and tools
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building Micro Front-End solutions
• Experience working with Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Exposure to containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience contributing to open-source technologies

Technical Stack

• Java (Spring, Hibernate, Maven, JUnit)
• GoLang
• React / Redux
• REST / Kafka / gRPC
• SQL / Apache Cassandra
• Linux
• Git / Jenkins / GitLab CI / Azure DevOps
• Microservices / Event-Driven Architecture

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 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.