The successful candidate will play a key role in evolving our data platform, services, and tools to meet new customer requirements. The platform is built on a modern tech stack, including Java, Kafka, and AWS (EKS), Angular, offering scalable and streaming capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain full-stack solution using Java (Spring Framework, GraphQL, Rest API, Kafka) and Angular.
• Ensure proper ingestion, curation, storage, and management of data to meet business needs.
• Write and execute unit, performance, and integration tests.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex data challenges.
• Closely work with users to gather the requirements and convert them into an actionable plan.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5-7 years' of professional Java development experience, focusing on API-and Kafka based architectures.
• Minimum 4-5 years of strong Angular development skills with backend integration expertise.
• Hands-on experience with automated testing (unit, performance, integration).
• 5+ years of database development experience (any RDBMS)
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with users and other teams across different regions.
• Self-motivated and capable of working under pressure.
• Experience working in Financial Services or a Front Office Environment is highly preferred.
• Experience working in Reference Data domain a plus
• Familiarity with AI developer tools

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Your responsibilities will include engaging in all phases of the software lifecycle - design, implement, test, deploy, and support services in production. You will maintain a culture of code quality through rigorous testing, automation, and code reviews. You will also be proactive and innovative, relying on your feedback to build a world-class product.

We are looking for a candidate with deep hands-on expertise in Java and the Spring Framework, strong practical experience working with Kafka, and solid understanding and hands-on experience working with cloud-native architecture, microservices, CI/CD, GitOps, APIs, and API Gateway. You should also have strong experience implementing and leveraging Observability solutions, strong written and verbal communication skills, and bonus points if you have familiarity with the payment processing ecosystem.

In addition to a competitive salary, you will receive flexible work hours, flexible PTO, competitive health benefits, VGS stock options, 401k plan with employer matching, life and disability insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, global parental leave program, employee assistance program, home internet reimbursement, new hire home office set-up allowance, and professional learning reimbursement.

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As a Principal Engineer, you will:

• Collaborate and communicate with Payments Engineering teams to design, develop, and champion best-practices, patterns, and standards for all payments applications.
• Work closely with our CTO and other architects to create holistic technology solutions for our customers.
• Be part of the Tech Leads group, driving measurable outcomes and iterative delivery strategy, removing roadblocks, empowering others, and mentoring high-potential engineers.
• Produce clear, detailed, and actionable design documents, architecture blueprints, architectural decisions with context, decision, and tradeoffs.
• Be involved in hands-on development of proof-of-concepts, prototypes, and real production-ready code.
• Mentor engineers on architecture best practices and standards.
• Engage in all phases of the software lifecycle - design, implement, test, deploy, and support services in production.
• Maintain a culture of code quality through rigorous testing, automation, and code reviews.
• Be proactive and innovative - we rely on your feedback to build a world-class product.

We're seeking individuals with an equal flair for creative problem-solving, enthusiasm for new technologies, and a desire to contribute to our product. You will likely be successful in this role if you identify with the following traits: attention to detail, problem solver, customer-oriented, versatile, resilient, and confident.

If all of this sounds interesting to you, we'd love to hear from you.

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Your role will involve troubleshooting technical challenges, optimizing services and data pipelines, and continuously researching new technologies to enhance system performance. By mentoring junior engineers and contributing to our team culture, you’ll help ensure the reliability, security, and efficiency of mission-critical trading systems in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Role Details

Design, Develop, and Maintain Scalable Web Applications and Backend Services

Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications and backend services to support trading operations.

Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams

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

Implement and Optimize High-Performance APIs, Microservices, and Data Processing Pipelines

Implement and optimize high-performance APIs, microservices, and data processing pipelines.

Ensure Best Practices in Code Quality, Testing, Deployment, and Security

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

Troubleshoot and Resolve Technical Issues

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

Continuously Research and Adopt New Technologies

Continuously research and adopt new technologies to improve team productivity and system performance.

Mentor Junior Engineers and Contribute to a Positive, Innovative Team Culture

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

About You

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Experience

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

Skills

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

Strong knowledge of Data Structures, Object Oriented Programing concepts and design patterns.

Expertise in designing and maintaining RESTful APIs and GraphQL is a plus.

Experience working with databases SQL and NoSQL (Cassandra, Ignite).

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 in an enterprise environment.

Excellent problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset.

Track record building high quality software with design-focused and test-driven approaches.

Experience taking emotional ownership of the design and development of a significant application, system, or key component. Ability to form positive relationships with partnering teams, sponsors, and user groups in a distributed team environment.

What We Offer

The Chance to Make a Real Impact

The chance to make a real impact in a global trading environment.

A Collaborative, Inclusive Team

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

Opportunities to Work with Cutting-Edge Technologies

Opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies and complex problem domains.

Support for Ongoing Training and Career Progression

Support for ongoing training, certification, and career progression.

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You will be at the heart of BlackRock's Aladdin, building the platform that drives our and our client's investment and trading operations. Each day, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications and high-performance APIs, collaborating closely with traders, product managers, and fellow engineers to define requirements and deliver impactful solutions.

About the role

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable 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 and optimize high-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 adopt new technologies to improve team productivity and system performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a positive, innovative team culture.

About you

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 7 years' proven experience as a Full Stack Engineer, preferably in trading, finance, or similarly complex environments.
• Strong proficiency in modern web frameworks (such as React, Angular, or Vue)
• Proven experience with object-oriented programming languages such as Java 17+ or TypeScript
• Expertise in designing and maintaining RESTful APIs and GraphQL APIs
• Experience working 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 in an enterprise environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset.

What We Offer

• The chance to make a real impact in a global trading environment.
• A collaborative, inclusive team with a focus on professional growth and technical excellence.
• Opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies and complex problem domains.
• Support for ongoing training, certification, and career progression.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; 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.

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