About this role
Are you interested in building innovative technology that shapes the financial markets? Do you like working at the speed of a startup, but want to solve some of the world’s most complex problems? Do you want to work with, and learn from, hands-on leaders in technology and finance?
At BlackRock, we are looking for Software Engineers who like to innovate and solve complex problems. We recognize that strength comes from diversity, and will embrace your unique skills, curiosity, drive, and passion while giving you the opportunity to grow technically and as an individual.
With over USD $10 trillion of assets, we have an exceptional responsibility: our technology empowers millions of investors to save for retirement, pay for college, buy a home, and improve their financial wellbeing.
As a mid-level developer at BlackRock, you'll work for a leading financial company and be part of a team creating next-generation technology.
Which team will you be in?
You will be a key member of our Risk Investment Oversight (RIO) engineering team based in London. The team delivers a cloud‑first, whole‑portfolio analytics and reporting experience. We employ a micro front‑end (MFE) architecture on the web, and agentic workflows with API‑first services behind it, to integrate risk insights seamlessly across workflows and surfaces.
The project
We are building a modern portfolio analytics reporting platform that brings actionable risk insights to any relevant screens across risk products. Expand What-If and simulation capabilities and integrate them seamlessly. Leverage agentic workflows to automate and accelerate analysis and elevate decision quality. You will be enabling persona‑based journeys and MFEs that delight users; integrating across existing Aladdin and enterprise workflows providing visibility across asset classes and strategies in whole portfolio approach.
Your responsibilities
Front‑end (Angular/React)
Build modern, component‑driven SPAs using Angular or React with TypeScript, adopting an MFE approach for modularity and scale
Implement persona‑based journeys and reusable UX patterns across product surfaces to interact with risk services.
Ensure web performance & quality robust testing
-Integrate with REST/gRPC APIs; manage state predictably (NgRx/Redux/RTK)
Back‑end (Python/Java)
Design, develop, and operate secure, scalable APIs/microservices in Python (FastAPI) or Java (Spring Boot), following API‑first principles
Build and contribute to AI/agent services (prompt orchestration, tool/guardrail integration) to enable agentic workflows for common oversight tasks with responsible AI practices
Leverage evening & data pipelines (e.g., Kafka) with robust observability (OpenTelemetry, tracing, SLOs)
About you
3+ years building enterprise web applications, with deep expertise in Angular or React and TypeScript.
Experience with micro front‑ends, design systems, and state management
Solid engineering fundamentals (testing strategies, CI/CD, code reviews, design patterns, performance)
Experience building and consuming APIs; strong grasp of REST/gRPC and API
3+ years building back‑end services in Python or Java
Excellent collaboration & communication; ability to partner with risk/investment stakeholders
Nice to have
Financial risk, performance attribution, or investment oversight domain knowledge
Cloud‑native delivery (Docker, Kubernetes) and enterprise observability
Experience with Kafka or similar event platforms; exposure to data contracts & schema governance
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.
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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.