Software Engineer, Associate at BlackRock

Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, FinTechIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
3+ years of experience in SRE (Site Reliability Engineering), DevOps, or platform engineering roles
2+ years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes and containerized applications
2+ years of Go development experience, with proficiency in one or more additional languages: C++, Python, or Java
Hands-on experience with industry-standard Observability tools like PagerDuty, Grafana, and Splunk

Responsibilities

Engineer and maintain solutions for building and operating Kubernetes clusters at scale
Engineer and maintain solutions for modeling and orchestrating applications on Kubernetes clusters
Provision Edge Routing, Security, and Caching services for Internet-facing applications
Provide infrastructure support to troubleshoot incidents affecting applications and services hosted in Kubernetes clusters, in partnership with infrastructure teams and vendors
Use and configure industry-standard Observability tools for monitoring and troubleshooting applications and services
Innovate by creating automation solutions to enhance operational efficiency and scale of technology workstreams and team processes
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary agile team to engineer solutions to scale and operate cloud-native web applications in collaboration with developers and stakeholder groups

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

KubernetesGoC++PythonJavaPagerDutyGrafanaSplunkSREDevOps

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Software Engineer, Associate position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this role remote or hybrid, and where is it located?

The position is hybrid.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, 3+ years in SRE, DevOps, or platform engineering, 2+ years with Kubernetes and containerized applications, 2+ years of Go development (plus C++, Python, or Java), and hands-on experience with observability tools like PagerDuty, Grafana, and Splunk.

What is the work environment like at BlackRock?

The role offers a fast-paced startup environment while tackling complex financial market challenges, working as part of a multi-disciplinary agile team, with the company valuing diversity and offering opportunities for professional growth.

What makes a strong candidate for this Software Engineer role?

Strong candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, plus 3+ years in SRE/DevOps/platform engineering, hands-on Kubernetes and Go experience, and familiarity with observability tools.

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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