Job Description

Salary: $155,000 - 210,000 per year Requirements:

• We are seeking a BA, BS, or MS in Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
• We need 7+ years of software development experience with Java.
• We value excellent communication, time management, organization, and attention to detail.
• We look for experience working with global, cross-functional project teams.
• We require strong object-oriented design pattern knowledge and implementation experience.
• We need experience with inter-process communication frameworks such as gRPC and REST.
• We require advanced knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases.
• We value experience with multi-tier application architecture and high-performance distributed and in-memory caching solutions.
• We expect familiarity with software development life cycle practices, including test-driven development, unit testing, agile methods, and CI/CD strategies.
• We value experience with agentic development and applying AI tooling across the product development life cycle.
• We need creativity and resourcefulness to solve problems independently.
• We value a strong appetite for learning and implementing new technologies.
• Nice to have: experience handling large volumes of time-series data and building related services and APIs.
• Nice to have: experience with messaging technologies such as Kafka and RabbitMQ.
• Nice to have: familiarity with API specifications and standards such as OpenAPI.
• Nice to have: experience with cloud data warehouse solutions such as BigQuery and Snowflake.
• Nice to have: experience with cloud technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, and Terraform.
• Nice to have: proficiency in Linux and command-line tools.
• Nice to have: knowledge of telemetry and monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and Splunk.
• Nice to have: experience tuning application performance with tools such as AppDynamics, VisualVM, and JMeter.
• Nice to have: experience in the finance industry and knowledge of financial products and markets.

• We are seeking an experienced backend engineer to join our Analytics & Compliance Engineering team and help build the next generation analytics factory for Aladdin.
• We will rely on you to lead a team of engineers in rearchitecting and modernizing a core service within our Aladdin analytics and reporting estate.
• You will collaborate across engineering, product, and business stakeholders to deliver a modern, API-first solution.
• You will build deep knowledge of the full system, design scalable solutions, and guide the team through successful delivery.
• You will work with our Java services as both consumers and producers of data, using your knowledge of client-server architecture and inter-process communication technologies.
• You will solve complex problems in large-scale data systems using data modeling and database expertise.
• You will shape API design in partnership with clients to deliver data efficiently and with strong performance.
• You will apply AI-native skills and agentic tooling to accelerate the product development life cycle and improve implementation velocity.
• As a senior team member, you will mentor junior engineers and work directly with stakeholders.
• You will also benefit from experience deploying and operating software in a production environment.

• AI
• API
• BigQuery
• Backend
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• Data Warehouse
• Docker
• Grafana
• Helm
• Support
• Java
• JMeter
• Kafka
• Kubernetes
• Linux
• NoSQL
• OpenAPI
• Prometheus
• REST
• RabbitMQ
• Snowflake
• Splunk
• Terraform
• gRPC
• TDD

More:

Hackajob is collaborating with BlackRock to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. We are hiring a Senior Engineer - Backend (Java) - Vice President within Aladdin Engineering - Investments & Trading Engineering. We work on Aladdin, our investment operating system used internally and by external financial institutions, combining risk analytics, portfolio management, trading, and operations tools on a single platform. Our teams build technology that supports trillions in assets, millions of financial instruments, and large-scale transaction and risk processing for users worldwide. We value tenacity, creative problem-solving, collaboration, and fast learning. We offer a salary range of USD$155,000.00 - USD$210,000.00 for New York, NY only, plus annual discretionary bonus and benefits including healthcare, leave, and retirement. Our benefits also include a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents, and Flexible Time Off. We use a hybrid work model with at least 4 days in the office each week and 1 day working from home, supporting collaboration, apprenticeship, flexibility, and accelerated onboarding. We also encourage thoughtful use of AI and are committed to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued, and supported.

last updated 42 week of 2026

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