Software Engineering Lead, VP - Blackstone Technology and Innovations

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. Blackstone seeks to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which the firm invests. Blackstone’s over $1.3 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, secondaries and hedge funds. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram. 

Business Overview

Blackstone Technology & Innovations (BXTI) is the technology team at the core of each of Blackstone’s businesses and new growth initiatives. Serving both internal and external clients, we work to build the next generation of systems that manage risk, create efficiency and improve transparency within the firm and across our broad community of investors and portfolio companies.

BXTI is nimble and entrepreneurial – our open, iterative design processes and rapid pace of development mean that everyone on the team has the opportunity to make an impact from day one. We are problem solvers who can take projects from idea to implementation. We believe in active mentoring and developing excellence. We collaborate to find the best answers for our customers and for Blackstone. We are critical to the firm maintaining its competitive edge.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Software Engineer to join our Legal and Compliance Technology group. This role is pivotal in designing and implementing cutting-edge technology solutions that support the organization's Legal and Compliance (L&C) functions globally. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in L&C systems, a proven track record of leading development teams, and experience architecting solutions that integrate custom applications with SaaS platforms. 

As the Senior Software Engineer, you will define the technical strategy, lead the development of scalable and secure systems, and ensure alignment with global L&C requirements. You will also play a key role in fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment, creating technical roadmaps, and driving the vision and strategic planning for L&C technology solutions. 

Key Responsibilities

Solution Architecture 

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performing architecture for L&C systems, leveraging AWS infrastructure and SaaS platforms. 

• Develop technical roadmaps and strategies that align with business objectives and L&C requirements. 

• Ensure solutions are designed to meet global L&C standards, including data privacy, security, and compliance. 

• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance system capabilities and performance. 

Custom Application Development 

• Architect and oversee the development of custom applications using C#, Python, Terraform, and AWS services. 

• Define best practices for cloud-native development and ensure adherence to coding standards. 

• Collaborate with development teams to deliver high-quality, maintainable software solutions tailored to L&C needs. 

SaaS Platform Integration 

• Lead the implementation and integration of SaaS platforms commonly used in L&C workflows, including Contract Pod AI, Star Compliance, ServiceNow LSD and Snowflake. 

• Design robust integrations between SaaS systems and internal applications using APIs, middleware, and other integration tools. 

• Ensure seamless data flow, interoperability, and adherence to global data privacy regulations. 

Vision and Strategic Planning 

• Define the long-term vision for L&C technology solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and L&C strategies. 

• Help develop and maintain a multi-year roadmap for L&C technology, balancing innovation, scalability, and business priorities. 

• Identify and address gaps in current systems and processes, driving continuous improvement and modernization. 

• Partner with L&C lea