Senior Software Engineer, Data Integrations (Java/Python)

About this role

Team Overview

BlackRock SMA Solutions helps clients customize portfolios for unique tax, values-alignment, or investment exposures across direct indexing, fixed income, active equity, and multi-asset. We deliver world-class service to all of our clients, from wealth advisors to family offices to endowments and foundations.

About this Role:
We are expanding our team of engineers that owns and operates this extensive data platform. As a member of this team, you will build, enhance, and support a wide variety of data integrations to connect diverse systems and real-time operational workflows. You will work with your team and your stakeholders to ensure data arrives in a complete and timely manner, with validated quality.

Requirements:
· BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
· At least 6+ years of experience as a data integration engineer with medium to large scale systems, preferably in a financial services or trading environment
· Solid knowledge of programming fundamentals—algorithms, data structures, design patterns, and paradigms
· Strong knowledge of one or more modern object-oriented languages (Python, Java, Go, etc.)
· Solid knowledge of SQL and relationship databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Sybase, etc.)
· Knowledge of API design approaches (RESTful, GraphQL, gRPC)
· Ability to troubleshoot problems in a live environment and provide real time help with critical issues
· Write code that is easily understood and maintainable by other team members
· Keep up to date with developments in technologies we are using
· Ability to communicate and work effectively, supporting various business departments
· Ability to work in fast-paced interdisciplinary environment

Desired additional qualifications:
· Experience working in a cloud environment (AWS, Azure, GCP)
· Experience integration with CRM platforms such as Salesforce, MS Dynamics
· Familiarity with RabbitMQ, AWS SQS or other messaging technologies
· Familiarity with other structured storage or NoSQL solutions (Cassandra, DynamoDB, etc.)
· Background in statistical and / or financial analysis

For San Francisco, CA Only the salary range for this position is USD$162,500.00 - USD$215,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

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.

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.

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