Apply secure coding practices and resilience patterns to ensure platform stability
Collaboration & Influence
Contribute to technical build discussions, including AI architecture and integration reviews
Partner with product managers, UX, and platform teams to build AI‑enabled user experiences
Mentor junior engineers through code reviews and technical mentorship
Communicate technical trade‑offs clearly to cross‑functional collaborators
Required Technical Skills
Core Backend Engineering
Strong backend development experience using Java 21+ and/or Kotlin
Deep working knowledge of the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring Data, Spring Security, Spring Integration)
Experience crafting and consuming RESTful APIs and event‑driven services
Proficiency with JUnit and automated testing practices
Experience with Azure Cosmos DB, MS SQL, or similar data stores
Hands‑on experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Strong understanding of cloud‑native and distributed systems concepts
AI & Intelligent Systems (Preferred)
Practical experience or strong familiarity with:
LLM integration patterns via APIs and backend services
Understanding of agentic AI concepts, including orchestration of tools, workflows, and services
Awareness of AI risks, governance, and security considerations in enterprise environments
Ability to apply AI capabilities to real business problems, not just experimentation
Skills You'll Use Every Day
Demonstrates independent execution and ownership of assigned problem spaces
Applies sound technical judgment to balance quality, speed, and risk
Communicates clearly with engineers and cross-functional collaborators
Collaborates effectively within and across teams
Shows a continuous improvement approach and invests in learning
Demonstrates focus on detail and responsibility for production results
Domain experience in financial services, retirement, or insurance platforms is a plus
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 modelHealth insuranceFlexible schedule
Additional Information
About this role
Team Overview
This role is part of Finance and Enterprise Integrations - Platform team. The team owns the end‑to‑end engineering lifecycle for cloud‑native, enterprise‑scale applications, including building, development, testing, deployment, and production support. We work closely with product management, platform engineering, architecture, and operations teams to deliver secure, resilient, and scalable solutions for internal and external clients.
Role Description
The Associate is an experienced individual contributor responsible for crafting, building, and supporting core backend services within the MyLifePath platform. The position demands strong technical judgment and independence when addressing moderately complex challenges. Associates should develop technical plans, help improve engineering standards, and guide junior engineers. They work closely with product and platform collaborators to provide crucial business functions.
Blackrock · Bengaluru, India