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At BlackRock, technology is the foundation of our business. As a Associate, Java Back-End Engineer, you’ll lead by example — architecting, coding, and mentoring teams to 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.
Job Responsibility:
Design and develop robust, high-performance back-end systems using Java 11+ and the Spring Boot ecosystem
Lead 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
Champion best practices for code quality, testing, automation, and performance tuning
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure technical solutions align with product goals and business outcomes
Requirements:
B.S./M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline
3+ 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)
Experience with Agentic coding and general understanding of how LLMs are working
Strong focus on clean architecture, maintainability, and production readiness
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
What we offer:
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