Jave Developer, Quantitative Analytics Engineering, Vice President at BlackRock

Gurugram, Haryana, India

BlackRock Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Asset Management, Finance, Investment ManagementIndustries

Requirements

  • B.S. / M.S. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Minimum 6+ years of experience in Java-based full scale production software development and design
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and production troubleshooting skills
  • A passion for providing fundamental software solutions

Responsibilities

  • Design and build scalable and modular software components for quantitative analysis and financial modeling
  • Implement analytics for performance and risk engines, and variable high volume data processing pipelines
  • Work closely with quantitative analysts, modelers, and other developers to understand requirements and integrate quantitative models into the software ecosystem
  • Stay abreast of the latest developments in machine learning, quantitative finance, and technology to incorporate innovative solutions into applications
  • Enhance the performance of existing models, ensuring they operate efficiently at scale
  • Proactive participant in architectural and design decisions
  • Facilitate design and code-review sessions to ensure software meets functional and compatibility requirements, as well as high quality standards
  • Drive the integration and adaptation of new cloud solutions
  • Contributions to the application code base
  • Build widely used and reliable fundamental components
  • Anticipate new opportunities to continuously evolve the resiliency profile of scoped Applications and Architectures

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

JavaQuantitative AnalyticsFinancial ModelingRisk ManagementAnalytics Engineering

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

The role requires working out of the BlackRock office in Gurgaon with other quant and application developers in the broader team.

What programming languages or technologies are required for this role?

The position involves Java development primarily, with the team rebuilding the platform using multiple technologies including Java and Python.

What are the main responsibilities of the Java Developer role?

Responsibilities include designing and building scalable and modular software components for quantitative analysis and financial modeling, implementing analytics for performance and risk engines, and high volume data processing pipelines.

What is the company culture like at BlackRock?

BlackRock emphasizes constant communication with diverse teams, continuous innovation, and working with hands-on leaders in technology and finance at the speed of a startup to solve complex problems.

What makes a strong candidate for this Java Developer position?

A strong candidate is a senior Java developer excited about financial modeling, quantitative analytics, and working closely with quants, modelers, and developers to build scalable platforms using Java and Python.

BlackRock

About BlackRock

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1988Year Founded
$78,647.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Mental Health Support
Wellness Program
401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

FDIC scrutiny could lead to regulatory challenges for BlackRock.
Workforce reduction may indicate internal financial pressures or strategic shifts.
Involvement in Yangzijiang Shipbuilding exposes BlackRock to geopolitical risks.

Differentiation

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, reached over $50 billion in assets quickly.
The firm is developing a layer-2 tokenized real-world asset platform on Ethereum.
BlackRock's partnership with Frax Finance enhances its stablecoin market presence.

Upsides

IBIT's success attracts a broader range of cryptocurrency investors.
The Ethereum platform positions BlackRock as a leader in blockchain financial services.
Partnership with Frax Finance enhances digital finance offerings and compliance.

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