Associate, Application Engineer

About this role

Company: BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
Job Title: Associate, Application Engineer
Location: 50 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001

Job Duties: Design, develop and maintain enterprise level scalable, extensible, and high performing applications using languages like Java, Python, JavaScript, Protobuf, Junit, C, C++, Perl; knowledge with frameworks and technologies such as but not limited to SQL and Non-SQL databases, Spring, Hibernate, Ignite, Cassandra and Kafka; methodologies including test driven development, object- oriented design and programming, multi-threading, design patterns, and software development best practices. Support the entire software development life cycle, from project initialization, requirement gathering, to application design, system architect and development, unit and regression testing, deployment, and production support. Utilize Agile development methodologies for day-to-day work and planning. Work with various teams and subject matter experts to build relationships, and participate in teamwork to analyze the dynamics and critical time frame nature of the accounting services business. Create technical design documents to describe the planned solution and the upstream and downstream dependencies. Identify and resolve current production issues and determine proper resolution in a timely manner with minimal client impact. Standard Company Flex Work Policy- Four (4) days in office, and one (1) day remote per week.

Qualifications: Requires Master's degree in Computer Science or related field and 12 months of experience as a Software Engineer, Systems Engineer, or related role. Requires 12 months (1 Year) of experience in each of the following skills:

1. Fluency in enterprise level software development languages including but not limited to Java, Python, SQL, Protobuf, Junit, C, C++, perl; 
2. Design, develop and maintain enterprise level scalable, extensible, testable, and high performing APIs; 
3. Perform different type of testing for enterprise software, including writing unit tests during development cycle, end-to-end testing, regression testing; 
4. Experienced in frameworks and technologies including SQL and Spring, Hibernate, Ignite, and Java messaging system; 
5. Experienced in object-oriented design and programming, multi-threading, different design patterns, and software development best practices; 
6. Independently gather and understand business requirement, communicate, and collaborate with other members on the team to build enterprise level software; 
7. Software development life cycle, including but not limited to understand and practice agile development practices, building and maintaining efficient CICD pipelines, participate and manage release processes; and, 
8. Problem solving and deep understanding of the software ecosystem for production development and defect resolution.

In the alternative, employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and 36 months of experience as a Software Engineer, Systems Engineer, or related role and in each of the above-listed skills.

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For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$153,900.00 - USD$162,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, 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: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

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.