Backend Java Engineer - Post Trade Accounting, Associate

About the role

About this Role:

At BlackRock, technology is the foundation of our business. As a Backend Engineer, you’ll build resilient systems that power our global post-trade 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.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust, high-performance back-end systems using Java 11+ 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.
• Implement and optimize Redis-based caching and data stores for low-latency access patterns.
• Contribute end-to-end; when needed, take on lightweight UI updates, leveraging AI-assisted coding tools and support from front-end teammates.
• 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.
• Deep expertise in SQL Server, including stored procedures, performance tuning, and data modeling.
• Experience with Redis for caching or data persistence.
• Hands-on exposure to Kafka or similar publish-subscribe systems for real-time event processing.
• Familiarity with Snowflake and data pipeline concepts (ETL, batch vs. streaming).
• Familiarity with Front End technologies (Angular or React; JavaScript/TypeScript; HTML/CSS) is preferred.
• Experience with Agentic coding and general understanding of how LLMs are working.
• Strong focus on clean architecture, maintainability, and production readiness.
• Excellent communication skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, or cloud-native environments (AWS/GCP).
• Exposure to observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Open Telemetry).
• Scripting experience in Python for automation or data analysis.
• Exposure to Prompt Engineering and Agentic AI.
• Interest in financial systems, accounting, or investment technology.

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 benefits

• Financial well-being: Resources designed to help you build a sound financial future for you and your family, like retirement savings plans and tuition reimbursement.
• Pay for performance: Our pay-for-performance philosophy includes a base salary and a discretionary annual bonus.
• Physical well-being: Healthcare plans and resources help you focus on your physical health, so you and your family can feel your best.
• Emotional well-being: Access to an Employee Assistance Program and a network of Mental Health Ambassadors.
• Life management: Benefits designed to support life in and outside of work with Flexible Time Off, parental leave and more.

Guidance on AI use for candidates

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.

BlackRock Principles

• We are a fiduciary to our clients. This is the bedrock of our identity; it reflects our integrity and the unbiased advice we give our clients.
• We are One BlackRock. We work collaboratively to create the best outcomes for our clients, our firm and the communities where we operate.
• We are passionate about performance. We are relentless in innovating and finding better ways to serve our clients and improve our firm.
• We take emotional ownership. We have a deep sense of responsibility to our clients and to each other.
• We are committed to a better future. We are long-term thinkers, focused on helping people build a better tomorrow.

Career path

• Engineer I (Analyst)
• Engineer II/III (Associate)
• Senior Engineer I/II (Vice President)
• Lead Engineer (Vice President)
• Engineering Team Manager (Vice President)
• Engineering Team Director/ Sr. Engineering Team Director
• Managing Director (Managing Director)

Benefits

• Financial well-being: Resources designed to help you build a sound financial future for you and your family, like retirement savings plans and tuition reimbursement.
• Pay for performance: Our pay-for-performance philosophy includes a base salary and a discretionary annual bonus.
• Physical well-being: Healthcare plans and resources help you focus on your physical health, so you and your family can feel your best.
• Emotional well-being: Access to an Employee Assistance Program and a network of Mental Health Ambassadors.
• Life management: Benefits designed to support life in and outside of work with Flexible Time Off, parental leave and more.