Java Engineer, Aladdin Engineering, Associate
BlackRock · Edinburgh, Scotland, GB
At BlackRock, technology is the foundation of our business. As a Associate, Java Back-End Engineer, you’ll lead by example — architecting, coding, and mentor...
Job description
About this role 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. About Post Trade Accounting (PTA): - A major strategic area within Aladdin and one of BlackRock’s largest engineering investments. - Responsible for the systems that ensure accurate, scalable, and efficient accounting across global operations. - Expanding into data analytics and pipeline initiatives using Snowflake, Redis, and Kafka to manage high-volume, real-time data. - Collaborates closely with Product, Operations, and other Engineering teams to deliver business-critical capabilities. - Agile and collaborative environment that values technical depth, quality, and innovation. Key Responsibilities: - 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...