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About this role

Introduction to BlackRock and the Portfolio Management Group:

Are you interested in building innovative technology that shapes financial markets? Do you like working at the speed of a startup but want to tackle complex problems?

The Data Strategy & Solutions team is accelerating the future of investment research for BlackRock’s Portfolio Management Group (PMG), which manages trillions of dollars of customer assets. Our team builds innovative software solutions that empower PMG investment teams to improve their portfolio decision-making with alternative data.

We are looking for a talented, ambitious Senior Software Engineer to grow and expand our Platform Engineering function. You will become an immediately valuable contributor responsible for aspects of the design, development, reliability, and scalability of our platform. The Platform Engineering function is based in the Atlanta Innovation Hub (iHub), one of three BlackRock iHubs worldwide. We recognize that strength comes from diversity and will embrace your unique skills, curiosity, and passion while giving you the opportunity to grow technically and as an individual.

BlackRock’s Portfolio Management Group (PMG) invests and protects several trillion (USD) of assets and has an extraordinary responsibility to our clients worldwide. Our technology empowers millions of investors to save for retirement, pay for college, buy a home, and improve their financial well-being.

Being a technologist within the BlackRock investment ecosystem means you get the best of both worlds: working for one of the largest and most influential financial companies and being part of a software development team responsible for next-generation technology and solutions.

Responsibilities include:

Design, build, and optimize platform applications
Guide technical and design decisions based on experience
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers
Communicate with stakeholders and help developers with our platform
Thought leadership on developer experience and process optimizations
Stay up to date with the latest technologies and industry trends

Who you are:

Motivated – You want to work with the best so that you can learn the most
Technical – You love technology, you love to discuss it, build it, use it, hack it and modernize it
Team Builder – You’ve seen the value in teamwork
Proactive – You have examples of following your gut to success

Basic Qualifications:

At least 5 years of professional experience in full stack Software Engineering
Technical know-how: Experience with designing and building lots of things, particularly data-centric applications
Proficiency with Python
Experience with frontend technologies like React
Nice to have: Experience with cloud technologies (Google Cloud Platform, etc.)
Strong analytics and problem-solving skills
Flexibility and ability to adapt to new technologies
B.S. / M.S. degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline

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 current hybrid work model is designed to enable in-person connections and collaboration that is core to our culture, while supporting increased flexibility for all employees. In line with local health guidance and regulations, employees are required to work at least 3 days in the office each week, with the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. The health, safety and well-being of our people will always be our top priorities; we will continue to monitor local conditions and health advisories in making decisions about our work environments.

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 careers.blackrock.com | www.blackrock.com/corporate | Instagram: @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

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.

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