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Lead Java Engineer (VP) - PACE Platform

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BlackRock logoBlackrock · London, UK
Full-timeHybrid1w ago
API DesignAzureCI/CDDockergRPCJava
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Responsibilities

  • Technical Leadership (65%) - Define platform architecture, lead calculation engine direction (IRR/TWR/NPV), drive gRPC API design, champion engineering best practices.
  • Delivery (20%) - Ensure timely delivery, manage production operations, drive >90% test coverage for critical paths, balance tech debt vs features.
  • Stakeholder Management (15%) - Partner with Product, communicate to senior leadership, build relationships with Portfolio Managers and Fund Analysts.
  • Required Qualifications

Requirements

  • 5-10+ years Java software engineering experience.
  • 5+ years in technical leadership roles.
  • Track record delivering large-scale distributed systems.
  • Background in financial services technology (alternative investments preferred).
  • Technical Expertise
  • Core Stack: Java 17+, Spring Boot 3.x, gRPC , Protocol Buffers, Maven.
  • Infrastructure: Azure, AKS, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD.
  • Architecture: Microservices, DDD, API design, high availability.
  • Domain: Alternative investments, IRR/TWR, fund accounting.
  • Leadership Competencies
  • Strategic Thinking, People Leadership, Communication, Business Acumen, Delivery Excellence.
  • BS/MS in Computer Science or related field.
  • Experience with eFront or Aladdin platforms.

Benefits

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Additional Information

About this role PACE (Private Asset Calculation Engine) is BlackRock's strategic analytics engine powering alternative investments performance and risk analytics across eFront tools. Built on a Java/Spring Boot microservices architecture with gRPC communication, PACE processes billions in fund performance data, IRR/TWR calculations, and risk metrics for private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and private credit portfolios. The platform consists of multiple interconnected services including Fund, Asset, Portfolio, Transaction, Benchmarking, ESG, and Holding services-each responsible for specific calculation domains while maintaining consistency through shared libraries and Protocol Buffer contracts. Role Overview Lead the architecture, delivery, and operational excellence of the PACE platform. You will drive technical strategy, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to scale our platform for alternative investment professionals. This role demands deep technical expertise in the Java/Spring ecosystem, strategic thinking, leadership capability, and business acumen in alternative investments. You will be accountable for critical platform components, technical decisions with firm-wide impact.

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