Senior Software Engineer II
Human InterestSalary not specified
- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Wealth ManagementIndustries
Requirements
Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience, along with 6 to 9 years of professional experience in backend development using Python, preferably in the finance industry. Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming, design patterns, and software engineering principles is required, as well as proficiency with relational databases (e.g., Sybase, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORMs (e.g., SQL Alchemy, Django ORM). Experience with caching layers (e.g., Redis, Memcached) and message brokers (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka) is also necessary, and familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure is a strong plus.
Responsibilities
The Backend Developer will design, develop, test, and maintain scalable and performant Python micro services, optimizing them for maximum speed and scalability. They will independently deliver major projects and be a key to technical designs, working closely with frontend developers to provide end-to-end solutions and write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following standard methodologies. The role also includes implementing unit tests and end-to-end tests, performing code reviews, identifying and fixing performance bottlenecks, building solutions by leveraging the existing BlackRock environment, participating in project planning with Agile methodologies, mentoring and fostering team members, and demonstrating flexibility to learn and work on various programming languages as per project needs.
Skills
Python
Microservices
Backend Development
BlackRock
About BlackRock
New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1988Year Founded
$78,647.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries