Vice President, Application Engineer in London

You will be at the heart of BlackRock's Aladdin, building the platform that drives our and our client’s investment and trading operations. Each day, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications and high-performance APIs, collaborating closely with traders, product managers, and fellow engineers to define requirements and deliver impactful solutions. Your role will involve troubleshooting technical challenges, optimizing microservices and data pipelines, and continuously researching new technologies to enhance system performance. By mentoring junior engineers and contributing to our team culture, you’ll help ensure the reliability, security, and efficiency of mission‑critical trading systems in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications and backend services to support trading operations.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including traders, product managers, and other engineers to define requirements and deliver solutions.
• Implement and optimize high‑performance APIs, microservices, and data processing pipelines.
• Ensure best practices in code quality, testing, deployment, and security.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across the full stack with a focus on reliability and efficiency.
• Continuously research and adopt new technologies to improve team productivity and system performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a positive, innovative team culture.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 7 years’ proven experience as a Full Stack Engineer, preferably in trading, finance, or similarly complex environments.
• Strong proficiency in modern web frameworks (such as React, Angular, or Vue).
• Proven experience with object‑oriented programming languages such as Java 17+ or TypeScript.
• Expertise in designing and maintaining RESTful APIs and GraphQL APIs.
• Experience working with databases SQL and NoSQL (Cassandra, Ignite).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle, agile methodologies, and best engineering practices.
• Strong understanding of design patterns in an enterprise environment.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and an analytical mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in trading or financial services technology teams.
• Knowledge of market data feeds, trading protocols, and low‑latency systems.
• Familiarity with data analytics and visualization tools.
• Experience working with Spring Framework and Spring Boot web services.
• Fostering a collaborative environment and driving projects to successful completion.
• Strong leadership and mentorship skills are essential to guide team members and support their professional growth.
• Experience leading and managing a team of engineers.

What We Offer

• The chance to make a real impact in a global trading environment.
• A collaborative, inclusive team with a focus on professional growth and technical excellence.
• Opportunities to work with cutting‑edge technologies and complex problem domains.
• Support for ongoing training, certification, and career progression.

If you are a seasoned Full Stack Engineer passionate about building world‑class trading systems and eager to work with a team that values innovation and quality, we would love to hear from you.

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.

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.

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.