Developer

BlackRock is a global leader in investment management, risk management and advisory services for institutional and retail clients. At December 31, 2016, BlackRock’s AUM was $5.1 trillion. BlackRock helps clients around the world meet their goals and overcome challenges with a range of products that include separate accounts, mutual funds, iShares® (exchange-traded funds), and other pooled investment vehicles.

This position is for a Developer who is able to leverage his/her Java expertise and next-gen technologies to build out systems for Business Operations. The role has a wide scope which includes building out new systems/products in Aladdin and enhancing the capabilities of our existing solutions. A successful candidate is expected to create and deliver software, have responsibility to execute projects from start to finish, and work independently or with a project team.

• Provide high quality solutions that address business needs in ways of new ground-breaking industry-leading applications
• Provide ongoing support and development maintenance of existing application functionality
• Working closely with senior members of the team, end users and client support teams to provide support and better understand user requests
• Partner with end-users and client services staff in the rollout of the new business functionality
• Develop an increasing understanding of technologies and architectures, including enterprise architecture, design and implementation, software design and deployment best practices

• 3 years of strong experience in core Java and related technologies in a Unix/Linux environment
• 3 years of experience in Systems analysis, design, development, testing and support
• Good understanding of Data Structures, Algorithms, Object-Oriented design concepts and Design Patterns
• Proficient with relational databases / SQL development (stored procedures, data modeling, etc.)
• Very good understanding of XML/XSD and other schema driven data
• Good Linux/Unix skills with experience in shell scripting
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent analytical/problem solving skills
• Strong team player with good interpersonal skills
• Perl, Python, Mongo/big data/No SQL are a plus
• Knowledge of SPA technologies (AngularJS) is a plus
• Experience in the finance industry or knowledge of financial products is a plus
• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Mathematics or equivalent