About this role
About the team
BlackRock Index Services (BIS) is responsible for the design, development, and administration of Fixed Income, Equity & Multi-Asset indices for internal and external clients. Our success hinges on producing highly accurate, best-of-breed indices in a timely manner.
BIS is looking for an experienced Software Architect to drive the architecture & design of our next generation Equity, Fixed Income & Multi-Asset Index calculation, simulation, and delivery platform.
Role Responsibilities
Responsible for all aspects of Database, design, development, testing, support and ensuring compatibility with enterprise and solutions architecture by harnessing modern development technologies
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative indices
Participate in stakeholder & client discussions and presentations.
You have a zeal for automating the complete software lifecycle – development, testing, deployment & production operations
Take pride in guiding and mentoring a team of engineers
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
B.S./MS (or equivalent) in a STEM subject area with 4 to 9 years of experience in Enterprise Software Development
Experience in designing and developing Indexing solutions for Equity / Fixed Income / Real Estate asset classes is a must
In-depth understanding of RDBMS & SQL technologies Database design with experience on Oracle / MS SQL Server / Sybase / Snowflake
Experience with using normalization techniques for database design
Experience with design & development of ETL solutions
Expertise in tuning SQL code for high performance & throughput
Solid understanding of execution plans on RDBMS
Good understanding and knowledge of Unix/Linux and related infrastructure
Ability to analyze & compare solutions for space-time complexity and trade-offs
Superior problem solving and troubleshooting skills and perseverance to identity Root cause of any problem
Experience in developing and supporting high performance, low-latency, high availability systems
Well versed with using AI tools for coding and debugging
Nice to have skills
Experience with cloud native development (Kubernetes, Docker) and Cloud Platform like Microsoft Azure
Experience with design & development of ReSTful Webservices using HTTP-JSON / gRPC and Service Mesh architecture is desirable
Experience with Distributing Computing Technologies like Apache Ignite/ Hazelcast
Experience with Java technology stack (Spring, JDBC, Hibernate, Apache Tomcat, JBoss, Maven, Jenkins, JUnit)
Knowledge of Core and Enterprise Java using multi-threading and networking frameworks
Python development experience with good knowledge of numerical / statistics / ML packages such as pandas, numpy, scipy and cvxpy
Experience working in an agile software development environment and with related technologies (Git, JIRA, ADO)
Technical writing skills
Experience with BlackRock Aladdin platform and dashboard technologies is a plus
Experience implementing solutions that interface with financial services industry is highly desirable
Data providers such as Bloomberg, Reuters, FT Interactive Data, Factset, Rimes
Index vendors such as MSCI, S&P, Barclays, JP Morgan
Passionate about multiple aspects of enterprise software development – Performance, Scale, Resilience, Usability and Maintainability.
Meticulous planner, well-organized engineer with strong attention to detail and an uncompromising approach to quality
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 Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.
