About this role
Job Purpose/Background
Join our AI Platform Engineering team as part of Aladdin Engineering and be at the forefront of financial technology innovation. Aladdin Engineering is the team that designs, builds, and runs Aladdin. Within Aladdin Engineering, there are multiple engineering teams focused on building the different products and platform services for Aladdin. As part of the AI Platform Engineering team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the AI ecosystem across the firm and significantly influencing the Aladdin application ecosystem.
We are looking for highly motivated and determined engineers with hands-on technical experience in the design and development of React-based interactive web solutions, to set and drive a clear AI Software Strategy, delivering cohesive AI experiences across the firm. At BlackRock, you will have the opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry, leveraging your insights and expertise to advance AI Platform Engineering. We value diversity and believe it is the key to our success, ensuring that your unique skills, curiosity, and passion are nurtured. Join us and grow both technically and personally while working at one of the most recognized financial companies in the world as part of an AI software development team.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable and performant React-based applications.
Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
Develop reusable components, services, and modules with a deep understanding of Typescript, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Independently deliver major projects and contribute to technical designs.
Work closely with backend developers to integrate RESTful APIs.
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following standard methodologies.
Perform code reviews and ensure consistency with coding standards.
Identify and fix performance bottlenecks in React applications.
Project planning with Agile methodologies, including user stories, sprints, backlog management.
Flexibility and willingness to learn and work on various programming languages as per project needs.
Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience (4+ years) building UI components using latest in web technologies (e.g. React, Vue.js) and languages (e.g. TypeScript)
Strong understanding of UI/UX principles
Experience building reactive UIs with modern React patterns and hooks.
Experience with Redux for state management
Use of APIs and understanding of HTTP and REST architecture.
Knowledge of testing tools (e.g. jest, cypress)
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines
Experience working with software version control systems like Git or Subversion.
Good knowledge of data science tools (e.g PyTorch, Jax, Numpy) and programming languages such as Python.
Experience working in Agile development teams with excellent collaboration skills
Grit in the face of technical obstacles.
Desirable
Familiarity with MLOps and ML model lifecycle pipelines.
Interest in ML and generative AI
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: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock
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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