Associate, Application Engineer Job at BlackRock, New York, NY

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  • BlackRock
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Locations: New York, New York

Job description

About this role

As an Associate Engineer , you will join BlackRock’s Aladdin Engineering team to design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications that drive investment workflows and risk analytics. This role is ideal for engineers passionate about Java programming , scalable systems, and financial technology.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain Java-based applications and microservices within the Aladdin ecosystem.
  • Implement RESTful APIs , integrate with distributed systems, and ensure high availability and performance.
  • Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and other engineers in an Agile environment .
  • Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following SOLID principles and best practices.
  • Participate in code reviews , unit/integration testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Work with cloud-native technologies (AWS, Kubernetes, Docker) and CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.
  • Troubleshoot production issues and contribute to system reliability and scalability.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • Strong proficiency in Java (Java 11 or higher) and object-oriented programming concepts.
  • Experience with Spring Boot , Spring Framework , and Hibernate/JPA .
  • Familiarity with REST APIs , JSON, and microservices architecture.
  • Knowledge of SQL and relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, or MySQL).
  • Exposure to CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and version control (Git).
  • Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies .
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
  • Knowledge of Kafka , event-driven architecture, or messaging systems.
  • Familiarity with Java testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito).
  • Interest in financial services and investment technology.
For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$132,500.00 - USD$162,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

Our 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 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.

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.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn:

BlackRock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. View the EEOC’s Know Your Rights poster and its supplement and the pay transparency statement .

BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process, please email Disability.Assistance@blackrock.com. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy .

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.

Job Requisition #
R258341

Job Tags

Apprenticeship, Work at office, Local area, Work from home, Flexible hours, 1 day per week,

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