Java Application Engineer, Aladdin Engineering, Vice President

Are you ready to lead by example in a high-impact engineering role? At BlackRock, technology is the foundation of our business. As a Vice President in Application Engineering, you'll have the chance to create and deliver enterprise-scale software. You will also architect, code, and mentor teams to build resilient systems powering our global post-trade operations. Join us in Gurgaon, Haryana, India, and be part of an ambitious team committed to excellence and continuous improvement! 

About Post Trade Accounting (PTA or related experience)  

Post Trade Accounting (PTA) is a key strategic focus within Aladdin and one of BlackRock’s largest engineering commitments. Our systems provide accurate, scalable, and efficient accounting across global operations. We are growing into data analytics and pipeline initiatives using Snowflake, Redis, and Kafka to handle high-volume, real-time data. In this role, you'll work closely with Product, Operations, and other Engineering teams to deliver essential business capabilities in an agile and collaborative environment that values technical depth, quality, and innovation!  

Key Responsibilities 

• Build and develop robust, high-performance back-end systems using Java 21+ and the Spring Boot ecosystem. 

• Lead build discussions, code reviews, and architecture sessions with a hands-on approach. 

• Build and maintain microservices and event-driven systems to process and distribute large-scale financial data. 

• Develop data integration and pipeline components that connect systems across Snowflake, SQL Server, and real-time streaming platforms. 

• Implement and optimize Redis-based caching and data stores for low-latency access patterns. 

• Champion guidelines for code quality, testing, automation, and performance tuning. 

• Mentor engineers to elevate technical craftsmanship, problem-solving, and building thinking. 

• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure technical solutions align with product goals and business outcomes. 

Qualifications / Abilities  

• B.S./M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 

• 8+ years of professional experience in Java and object-oriented development. 

• Strong knowledge of Spring Boot, REST APIs, and enterprise integration patterns. 

• Deep expertise in SQL Server, including stored procedures, performance tuning, and data modeling. 

• Experience with Redis for caching or data persistence. 

• Hands-on exposure to Kafka or similar publish-subscribe systems for real-time event processing. 

• Familiarity with Snowflake and data pipeline concepts (ETL, batch vs. streaming). 

• Experience with Agentic coding and general understanding of how LLMs are working 

• Strong focus on clean architecture, maintainability, and production readiness. 

• Excellent communication and leadership skills — able to guide teams and influence build direction. 

Nice to Have 

• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, or cloud-native environments (AWS/GCP). 

• Exposure to observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Open Telemetry). 

• Scripting experience in Python for automation or data analysis. 

• Exposure to Prompt Engineering and Agentic AI 

• Interest in financial systems, accounting, or investment technology.