Vice President, Application Engineer

You will be at the heart of BlackRock's Aladdin, buildingthe platformthat drivesourand our client’sinvestment and trading operations. Each day, you will design, develop, andmaintainscalable web applications and high-performance APIs, collaborating closely with traders, product managers, and fellow engineers to define requirements and deliver impactful solutions. Your role will involve troubleshooting technical challenges,optimizingmicroservices and data pipelines, and continuously researchingnew technologiesto enhance system performance. By mentoring junior engineers and contributing to ourteamculture,you’llhelp ensure the reliability, security, and efficiency of mission-critical trading systems in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, andmaintainscalable web applications and backend services to support trading operations.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including traders, product managers, and other engineers to define requirements and deliver solutions.

• Implement andoptimizehigh-performance APIs, microservices, and data processing pipelines.

• Ensure best practices in code quality, testing, deployment, and security.

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across the full stack with a focus on reliability and efficiency.

• Continuously research and adoptnew technologiesto improve team productivity and system performance.

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a positive, innovative team culture.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s orMaster’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, ora relatedtechnical field.

• Minimum 7 years’ proven experience as a Full Stack Engineer, preferably in trading, finance, or similarly complex environments.

• Strongproficiencyin modern web frameworks (such as React, Angular, or Vue) 

• Proven experience with object-oriented programming languages such as Java 17+orTypeScript

• Expertisein designing andmaintainingRESTful APIsandGraphQLAPIs

• Experienceworking with databases SQL and NoSQL(Cassandra, Ignite).

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.

• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Strong understanding of software development life cycle, agile methodologies, and best engineering practices.

• Strong understanding of design patterns inanenterprise environment.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in trading or financial services technology teams.

• Knowledge of market data feeds, trading protocols, and low-latency systems.

• Familiarity with data analytics andvisualizationtools.

• Experience working with Spring Framework and Spring Boot web services. 

• Fostering a collaborative environment and driving projects to successful completion.  

• Strong leadership and mentorship skills are essential to guide team members and support their professional growth. 

• Experience leading and managing a team of engineers

What We Offer

• The chance to make a real impactina global trading environment.

• A collaborative, inclusive team with a focus on professional growth and technical excellence.

• Opportunities to work withcutting-edgetechnologies and complex problem domains.

• Support for ongoing training, certification, and career progression.

If you are a seasoned Full Stack Engineer passionate about building world-class trading systems and eager to work with a team that values innovation and quality, we would love to hear from you.

What are Aladdin and Trading Engineering?

You will be working on BlackRock's investment operating system called Aladdin. Aladdin is used both internally within BlackRock and externally by many financial institutions. Aladdin combines sophisticated risk analytics with comprehensive portfolio management, trading, and operations tools on a single platform to power informed decision-making and createa connectivetissue for thousands of users investing worldwide. 

Our trading engineering team is a highly skilled, collaborative group of technology professionals dedicated to building robust solutions that empower our trading business. Weoperateat the intersection of finance and technology, designing systems that ensure reliability, speed, and scalability in a global trading environment. The team is known for its innovative mindset, problem-solving abilities, and passion for delivering high-quality software that drivesreal businessoutcomes. We foster a culture of continuous learning, open dialogue, and technical excellence, making us a hub for ambitious engineers eager to make a tangible impact.