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BlackRock Director, Application Engineer in Mumbai, India
About this role
Role Brief:
Are you interested in building innovative technology that shapes the financial markets? Do you like working at the speed of a startup, but want to solve some of the world’s most complex problems? Do you want to work with, and learn from, hands-on leaders in technology and finance?
At BlackRock, we are looking for an engineering team lead who likes to innovate and solve complex problems. 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. With over USD $10 trillion of assets we have an exceptional responsibility, our technology empowers millions of investors to save for retirement, pay for college, buy a home and improve their financial well-being.
Being an engineering team lead at BlackRock means you get the best of both worlds: working for one of the most advanced financial companies and being part of a software development team responsible for next generation technology and solutions.
The position is for an engineering team lead within the Portfolio Management Engineering team. Portfolio Management Engineering is a team within the Aladdin Product Group and are responsible for technology utilized by Portfolio Managers, Traders, Risk Managers, Researchers, Compliance Officers and Investment Operations. More specifically the role is in the team that is responsible for building the algorithmic platform that allows BlackRock’s portfolio managers to customize their investment workflows at scale. Solutions developed by the team is used by BlackRock’s portfolio managers to run 5T of assets. This is a global team with engineers based in Mumbai, London and San Francisco, and user across all major investment markets.
As the Engineering Lead you will:
Lead the engineering team across multiple high-visibility firm initiatives
Work in partnership with our product managers, internal users and clients to execute a product and technical roadmap
Grow your technical knowledge and leadership skills to become one of the most productive technology teams at BlackRock; be an inspiring leader across the entire engineering organization
What you'll need:
You will have experience working with asset management systems and delivering technology across the whole value chain.
Several years’ worth of experience in running Agile teams and can show your passion to improve yourself and your squads
Successful deliveries of technology focused products through the entire product development lifecycle.
Showcase high-level designs & blueprints along with the business value that these have achieved in your past experience
Deep experience taking technical designs and translating them into measurable stories for your squad
In-depth experience in building web applications from front-end to back-end
Expertise in Java, Kubernetes, Docker, distributed technologies, horizontal scale architecture. Experience with Python and Angular will be a nice to have.
Goal setting, in alignment with Business, Technology and BlackRock goals
Who you are:
You are passionate about modern engineering practice and see it as your mission to advocate for engineering culture
You know how to influence decision-making – at all levels and across contexts – within the organization
You enjoy rolling up your sleeves and getting into the details when vital, and you persevere where others do not
Excited to mentor engineers and driving towards engineering and business deliveries perfection
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 (http://careers.blackrock.com/) | Twitter: @blackrock (https://twitter.com/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.