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    Platform Engineer, Associate, Aladdin Engineering - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Blackrock, Inc.

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    About this role

    What are Aladdin and Aladdin Engineering?

    • You will be working on BlackRock's investment operating system called Aladdin. Aladdin is used both internally within BlackRock and externally by many financial institutions. Aladdin combines sophisticated risk analytics with comprehensive portfolio management, trading, and operations tools on a single platform to power informed decision-making and create a connective tissue for thousands of users investing worldwide.
    • Our development teams reside inside the Aladdin Engineering group. We collaboratively build the next generation of technology that changes the way information, people, and technology intersect for global investment firms. We build and package tools that manage trillions in assets and supports millions of financial instruments. We perform risk calculations and process millions of transactions for thousands of users every day worldwide

    Being a member of Aladdin Engineering, you will be:

    • Tenacious: Work in a fast paced and highly complex environment
    • Creative thinker: Analyse multiple solutions and deploy technologies in a flexible way.
    • Great teammate: Think and work collaboratively and communicate effectively.
    • Fast learner: Pick up new concepts and apply them quickly.

    Responsibilities include:

    • Collaborate with team members in a multi-office, multi-country environment.
    • Deliver high efficiency, high availability, concurrent and fault tolerant software and technology systems.
    • Significantly contribute to development of Aladdin's global, multi-asset trading platform.
    • Design and develop innovative solutions to complex problems, identifying issues and roadblocks.
    • Apply validated quality software engineering practices through all phases of development.
    • Be a leader with vision and a partner in brainstorming solutions for team productivity, efficiency, guiding and motivating others.
    • Drive a strong culture by bringing principles of inclusion and diversity to the team and setting the tone through specific recruiting, management actions and employee engagement.

    Qualifications:

    • B.S. / M.S. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related subject area
      • For Associate Level: 4+ years of experience

    Skills and Experience:

    • Advanced experience working in large infrastructure environments with a focus on Java, Spring Boot, REST/gRPC APIs or related technologies.
    • Experience in scripting languages such as Python, Golang, etc.
    • Experience with reactive-based web frameworks such as Angular/React
    • Track record building high quality software with design-focused and test-driven approaches
    • Experience in a Linux environment.
    • Experience with cloud deployment technology (Docker, Ansible, Terraform, etc.) is also a plus.
    • Agile development skills.
    • Experience with relational database and/or NoSQL Database (e.g., Apache Cassandra)
    • Great analytical, problem-solving and communication skills

    Nice to have and opportunities to learn:

    • Experience with Cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud
    • Experience deploying distributed systems using Kubernetes and ArgoCD
    • Experience using open-source technologies like Open Policy Agent, Liquibase, etc.
    • Experience working in an agile development team or on open-source development projects.
    • Experience with optimization, algorithms, or related quantitative processes.
    • Experience with DevOps and tools like Azure DevOps
    • Experience with AI-related projects/products or experience working in an AI research environment.
    • A degree, certifications or opensource track record that shows you have a mastery of software engineering principles.

    Our benefits

    To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; 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 | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn:

    BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.

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