About this role Job Description

ITE (investment and Trading Engineering) is a diverse and global team with a keen interest and expertise in all things related to technology and financial analytics. The group is responsible for the implementation of applications supporting trading, portfolio management and quantitative financial models and tools across many different areas and covering all asset classes. The group is responsible for the technology platform that delivers those models to our internal partners and external clients, and their integration with Aladdin.

Job Purpose/Background

ITE is looking for a talented, self-starter software developer who can contribute individually towards the development of trading and portfolio management applications and supporting infrastructure.

ITE uses multiple technologies (Java/J2EE, Python, React, JS, HTML/CSS) and provides a stable, scalable platform with appropriate standards and procedures to support the diverse nature and demands of a wide range of investment teams and clients.

Responsibilities

The purpose of this role is of a software developer contributing towards the platform.

o B.E/ B.Tech/ Masters in Computer Science or related field.

o 8+ Years of solid programming experience.

o Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter and learn quickly.

o Excellent communication and presentation skills.

o Ability to work under pressure and take ownership of the deliveries.

o Ability to work with teams across geography.

o Strong quantitative skills with good knowledge of mathematics is desirable.

o Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and strong work ethics.

o Possess a positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

o Strong knowledge of financial concepts related to various asset classes and concepts related to attribution is a plus.

Required technical skills include

o Solid experience of front end development in React , HTML/CSS, Microfrontends, State management etc.
o Proven track record of building, testing and maintaining a production grade front end applications.

o Solid experience of of object-oriented development in JAVA and related frameworks.

o Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and build tools. Agile, ADO, Git, Continuous Integration, Maven, npm.

o Solid understanding of object-oriented development principles and data structures.

o Experience working with databases (Microsoft SQL Server, Sybase,Snowflake) and good SQL knowledge.

o Familiarity with Big Data technologies for distributed computing including Snowflake/Spark or data storage mechanisms for Cassandra/Redis/Ignite is a plus.

o Proficiency with Artificial Intelligence and/or tools built using AI is a must have. Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Code etc

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

Black Rock’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 Black Rock.

About Black Rock

At Black Rock, 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

Black Rock 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.