Associate, Full Stack Developer

About this role

What is Global Marketing function in BlackRock? The Digital Platforms & Experiences team is part of the fast-growing Global Marketing function at BlackRock which seeks to scale our platforms, embody our brand and better engage a multi-trillion-dollar audience of investors, advisors and institutions.

The Digital team is at the center of a company-wide focus on expanding how design, technology and data can serve our users better. We are building the firm’s digital vision, developing scaled platforms and collaborating across the business to launch simple, design-forward and user-centric experiences across our web, mobile and digital assets. In line with our commitment to innovate and drive client engagement, we are building AI capabilities for our clients. To achieve our goal, we work closely with other teams, including UX, Aladdin Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, SRE, InfoSec, application development teams or even external vendors.

Primary responsibilities

• Spearheading the development of our frontend, architecting, and building projects
• Leveraging AI actively in the Daily development and testing activities
• Being involved in inception to delivery of various features and products on a results-oriented and exciting product roadmap
• Helping the team continuously improve processes and ways of working Working with project managers, technical leads, business owners, and analysts through the entire SDLC, understanding and refining systems requirements, working in Agile model Participating in setting coding standards and guidelines for web applications, identify and detail best practices
• Understanding and supporting existing systems, and resolve operations issues while working with other engineering staff located across the globe
• Being curious and eager to learn new things, with a healthy disrespect for the status quo Willing to embrace work outside of your comfort zone, and open to mentorship from others; you make mistakes, but learn from them
• Being passionate about technology, with personal ownership for the work you do

Essential skills / experience

Is a must:

• Experience supporting Unix/Linux platforms Experience with one of the Front end frameworks.
• Angular preferred (React nice to have) Knowledge of the core JavaScript and experience of at least one JavaScript libraries like rxjs or ngrx
• Experience with HTML and CSS Ability of writing clean, future proof code with proper unit testing Knowledge of at least one distributed version control system ideally Git
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English Willing to work with global project teams spread across several time zones
• Understanding the Agile project management disciplines, with an emphasis on Scrum
• Strong teamwork, communication, and time management abilities

Is a plus:

• Knowledge and interest in the financial services industry domain
• Good understanding of designing and architecture of applications, according to web standards, security standards
• Experience with Open Container Initiative (OCI) container packaging and runtime/Cloud-Native distributed containerized microservice orchestration and application packaging and deployment configuration frameworks
• Experience with Azure DevOps

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents 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.

Guidance on AI use for candidates

At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.

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.

To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.

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