Senior Java Backend Engineer, Aladdin Trading Engineering, Vice President

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications and backend services to support trading operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including traders, product managers, and other engineers to define requirements and deliver solutions.
• Implement and optimize high-performance APIs, microservices, and data processing pipelines.
• Ensure best practices in code quality, testing, deployment, and security.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across the system with a focus on reliability and efficiency.
• Continuously research and adopt new technologies to improve team productivity and system performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a positive, innovative team culture.

Requirements

• BSc or MSc degree in Computer Science or related technical field.
• Minimum 7 years' proven experience as a Software Engineer, preferably in trading, finance, or similarly complex environments.
• Proven experience with object-oriented programming languages such as Java 17
• Expertise in designing and maintaining RESTful APIs and GraphQL APIs
• Experience working with databases SQL and NoSQL (Cassandra, Ignite ).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle, agile methodologies, and best engineering practices.
• Strong understanding of design patterns in an enterprise environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset.
• Prior experience working in trading or financial services technology teams.
• Knowledge of market data feeds, trading protocols, and low-latency systems.
• Familiarity with data analytics and visualization tools.
• Experience working with Spring Framework and Spring Boot web services.
• Fostering a collaborative environment and driving projects to successful completion .
• Strong leadership and mentorship skills are essential to guide team members and support their professional growth.
• E xperience leading and managing a team of engineers

Benefits

Additional Information

About this role You will be working on BlackRock's investment operating system called Aladdin. Aladdin is used both internally within BlackRock and externally by many financial institutions. Aladdin combines sophisticated risk analytics with comprehensive portfolio management, trading, and operations tools on a single platform to power informed decision-making and create connective tissue for thousands of users investing worldwide. Our trading engineering team is a highly skilled, collaborative group of technology professionals dedicated to building robust solutions that empower our trading business. We operate at the intersection of finance and technology, designing systems that ensure reliability, speed, and scalability in a global trading environment. The team is known for its innovative mindset, problem-solving abilities, and passion for delivering high-quality software that drives real business outcomes. We foster a culture of continuous learning, open dialogue, and technical excellence, making us a hub for ambitious engineers eager to make a tangible impact. You will be at the heart of BlackRock's Aladdin, building the platform that drive s our and our client's investment and trading operations. Each day, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications and high-performance APIs, collaborating closely with traders, product managers, and fellow engineers to define requirements and deliver impactful solutions. Your role will involve troubleshooting technical challenges, optimizing microservices and data pipelines, and continuously researching new technologies to enhance system performance. By mentoring junior engineers and contributing to our team's culture, you'll help ensure the reliability, security, and efficiency of mission-critical trading systems in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. If you are a seasoned Senior Software Engineer passionate about building world-class trading systems and eager to work with a team that values innovation and quality, we would love to hear from you.

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