Vice President, Senior Java Engineer

About this role

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Java Engineer to build high impact technology that solves complex business problems, collaborating closely with colleagues throughout the business. This role is suited to someone who enjoys designing highly scalable, performant and reliable systems, communicating clearly with stakeholders and turning ambiguous requirements into high-quality software. 

The role is in BlackRock Global Markets In-Business technology group based out of our London office. We are a global team of computer scientists, user experience designers, and data analytics engineers, operating out of San Francisco, London, Hungary and India. The team is a trusted partner to the business in solving complex business challenges. We value open communication, eagerness to learn and believe diverse perspectives drive better outcomes and foster an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and contribute.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with business users and stakeholders to define functional/non-functional requirements and document assumptions and clarify open questions;

• Translate complex business/technical requirements into sequenced delivery tasks, identifying dependencies, documenting assumptions and open questions.

• Architect, design, develop, test, and support Java-based applications; 

• Communicate requirements, assumptions, design options, selected decisions and rationale clearly and concisely;

• Contributing to technical design and code reviews; 

• Improving reliability, observability, and performance; 

• Supporting production releases in line with team standards.

• Suggest/champion SDLC process improvement where they improve quality, reliability, or delivery efficiency.

Required Skills and Experience

• 8+ years of development experience ideally in financial services industry with Java as primary programming language

• Experience designing and building performant applications that handle large volumes, concurrency and/or latency sensitive workloads

• Building applications with Spring, Spring boot, REST API’s, microservice architecture and event-driven systems and middleware

• Experience with relational & cloud-based data platforms 

• Experience with Agile delivery practises DevOps tooling, CI/CD, and automation

• Experience with distributed event streaming and messaging platforms

• Motivated team player with flexible, open-minded approach

• Strong analytical capability and attention to detail

• Strong ownership mindset, with experience supporting production systems and driving issues through to resolution.

• High integrity and alignment with BlackRock’s fiduciary culture

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of AI for code generation & building AI agents

• Knowledge of Spring, Spring Boot, REST APIs and microservices

• Experience with enterprise-grade container orchestration platforms supporting declarative infrastructure and horizontal scaling

• Experience with observability, monitoring, and distributed tracing solutions

• Experience with DevOps and tools 

About BlackRock Global Markets

BlackRock Global Markets and Index Investments (BGM) brings together BlackRock’s Index Investments, Cash Management, Securities Lending and Financing, Global Trading, ETF Markets, Liquid Origination, and Markets Relationship Management businesses. Together, we serve clients at scale through:

• Delivering performance and risk management 

• Technology at the heart of our processes, with in-business tech teams that create cutting-edge IP, providing an advantage in quality, scale, and risk control

• A focus on transforming markets, driving and advocating for more accessible, resilient, and transparent markets to deliver more choice and lower costs for investors

• World class talent, operating at the intersection of investment insight, markets expertise, risk management and process design

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.

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, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.