Quantitative Java Engineer, Associate at BlackRock

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Asset Management, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • B.S. / M.S. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Minimum 2+ years of experience in Java-based software development and design
  • Solid knowledge of designing massively scalable micro-service architectures, application operation and maintenance
  • Strong developer background
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills
  • A passion for providing fundamental software solutions for highly available, performant full stack applications

Responsibilities

  • Design and enhancement of Attribution analytical models
  • Work closely with the Core Aladdin Developer Platform team, acting as a point of contact for promoting seamless collaboration
  • Responsible for the governance and modernization of the QAE Toolbox, a fundamental platform for several applications
  • Lead by example in developing the QAE Toolbox and advocate for appropriate developer culture to improve engineering culture
  • 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 in QAE Toolbox
  • 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

Java
Python
Quantitative Modeling
Risk Management
Financial Analytics
Analytics Infrastructure

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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