Java Backend Engineer, Aladdin Engineering, Associate

About this role

About this Role

At BlackRock, technology is the foundation of our business. As an Associate, Java Backend Engineer, you’ll build resilient systems that power our global post-trade accounting operations. You’ll design and deliver enterprise-scale software with a focus on reliability, performance, and clean engineering practices.

This role is ideal for engineers who like to innovate and solve complex challenges while fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

About Post Trade Accounting (PTA)

• A major strategic area within Aladdin and one of BlackRock’s largest engineering investments.

• Responsible for the systems that ensure accurate, scalable, and efficient accounting across global operations.

• Collaborates closely with Product, Operations, and other Engineering teams to deliver business-critical capabilities.

• Agile and collaborative environment that values technical depth, quality, and innovation.

• Drive the adoption of agentic automation and AI‑assisted workflows to enhance system reliability, accelerate delivery, and enable intelligent operations at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust, high-performance back-end systems using Java 17+ and the Spring Boot ecosystem.

• Take active part in design discussions, code reviews, and architecture sessions with a hands-on approach.

• Build and maintain microservices and event-driven systems to process and distribute large-scale financial data.

• Develop data integration and pipeline components that connect systems across Snowflake, SQL Server, and real-time streaming platforms.

• Champion best practices for code quality, testing, automation, and performance tuning.

• Elevate technical craftsmanship, problem-solving, and design thinking skills.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure technical solutions align with product goals and business outcomes.

Qualifications / Competencies

• B.S./M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.

• 4+ years of professional experience in Java and object-oriented design.

• Strong knowledge of Spring Boot, REST APIs, and enterprise integration patterns.

• Strong hands-on experience with observability and monitoring stacks.

• Experience with agentic and AI‑assisted development workflows applied to real‑world engineering problems.

• Deep expertise in SQL Server, including stored procedures, performance tuning, and data modeling.

• Hands-on experience with Kafka or similar publish/subscribe platforms for realtime, event-driven system design.

• Familiarity with Snowflake and data pipeline concepts (ETL, batch vs streaming).

• Strong focus on clean architecture, maintainability, and production readiness.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.

Nice to Have

• Experience working in large, distributed engineering organizations.

• Interest in financial systems, accounting, or investment technology.

• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, or cloud-native environments (Azure/AWS).

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.

Guidance on AI use for candidates

At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.

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.

To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.

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.