Application Engineer (Java Python) Aladdin Engineering Associate

About this role

About the role

BlackRock’s Post Trade & Accounting group is seeking an associate engineer leader to advance our enterprise Client Reporting platform. In this role you will develop scalable services and modern applications that support the full lifecycle of reporting production distribution and client access.

You will work on high-volume mission-critical systems where accuracy performance resiliency and operational scale are essential—contributing to a platform that directly shapes client experience automation and innovation across institutional and Aladdin clients.

About the Team

The Client Reporting team delivers and manages BlackRock’s enterprise Client Reporting platform providing end-to-end reporting solutions for a diverse global base of accounting and institutional clients. We oversee the full lifecycle of report production and distribution—ensuring quality scalability and operational excellence through advanced QC workflows exception management tools (including the Aladdin dashboard) and robust monitoring frameworks.

The team manages reporting inventory and KPIs supports both standardized and highly customized data sets and enables access to reporting-ready data through digital portals and reporting libraries. We also power a dynamic self-service experience offering secure document delivery via API SFTP and Secure Links along with flexible tools for client-driven report configuration and branding.

By owning the critical systems and processes behind client reporting the team plays a central role in shaping client experience driving automation and innovation and delivering scalable resilient solutions for industry-leading clients.

What You’ll Do

• Build scalable high-performance services (Java Python)

• Develop and evolve microservices and event-driven systems supporting large-scale financial reporting workflows

• Design and implement RESTful APIs and data integrations (SQL Snowflake streaming caching)

• Contribute to modern web applications using Angular/React integrated with backend services (TypeScript)

• Own features end-to-end — from design and development to deployment and production support

• Drive reliability performance and engineering excellence through strong testing and code reviews

Qualifications

• B.S./M.S. in Computer Science Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).

• 4+ years of hands-on software engineering experience building and supporting production systems.

• Strong expertise in Java Python and REST API development

• Solid understanding of distributed systems scalability and performance optimization

• Experience with SQL & NOSQL databases and data modeling

• Working knowledge of Angular and modern TypeScript development

• Experience in Agile environments with Git-based workflows

• Experience using AI tools to augment the SDLC (design coding testing documentation) with strong validation and review discipline

• Ability to translate ambiguous problems into structured step-by-step plans suitable for AI-assisted execution and iterative refinement

• Strong problem-solving skills and ownership mindset

Nice to Have

• Experience with Kafka Redis or other distributed systems technologies

• Cloud-native experience (Docker Kubernetes Azure/AWS/GCP)

• Exposure to CI/CD and observability tooling

• Interest in financial systems reporting platforms or investment processes

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.

What We Do

As the world’s largest asset manager BlackRock partners with investors around the globe to help them (and those on whose behalf they invest) plan for life’s most important goals – like retirement home ownership and their children’s education. Our clients range from governments foundations and other large institutions to those investing on behalf of individuals including firefighters nurses teachers and factory workers. BlackRock was founded with the idea of creating a better asset management firm — one that was purpose-driven focused on clients and risk management and propelled by data and technology. Our breakthrough Aladdin® platform is BlackRock’s technological backbone helping investors see and manage their whole portfolios in one place – from constructing investments to monitoring risk and executing trades. Used by hundreds of external institutions around the world Aladdin combines powerful analytics and a common language to help investment teams make faster more informed decisions across public and private markets. It’s a key part of our business and one of the reasons we’re trusted to manage more assets than any other investment manager today. At BlackRock we challenge conventions and raise the bar for what’s possible. We harness technology to unlock new solutions simplify complexity and deliver investment strategies that meet people where they are. Whether it’s retirement planning wealth building or navigating market shifts we’re here to help clients invest more easily more affordably and with more choice as we chart a path toward financial well-being together. Learn more: Careers.BlackRock.com

Why Work With Us

Without our people technology is irrelevant. When we combine the power of people with the power of technology we amplify our ability to create better outcomes for our employees clients shareholders and society alike.

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