BlackRock
Software Engineer, Associate
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Aladdin Platform Eng-ES-Identity Engineering
You are:
- Curious and eager to learn new things, with a healthy disrespect for the status quo
- Excited to learn about new technologies and strive to reach new levels of efficiencies in the platform we provide.
- Passionate about technology, with personal ownership for the work you do
- Data-focused, with an eye for the details that matter to solve the problem
- Proficient in using AI for day-to-day engineering work.
We are:
- Passionate about building quality software and scaling technology to meet the needs of tomorrow
- Building solutions for BlackRock and over 200 institutions that rely on our technology who use our technology
- Working closely with enterprise identity providers (e.g., Okta/Azure AD) and modern auth standards to deliver secure, scalable solutions.
- A platform team responsible for identity management, authentication, and access foundations that enable seamless and secure access to Aladdin applications and APIs.
- Focused on operational excellence and reliability—improving telemetry, strengthening controls, and reducing friction for our users and partner teams.
- Building and operating production services in Java, Python, and Golang using technologies like distributed event streaming and messaging platforms, Enterprise-grade container orchestration platform supporting declarative infrastructure and horizontal scaling, Redis (and more), with a strong emphasis on testability and safe rollout.
- Working closely with enterprise identity providers (e.g., Okta/Azure AD/Keycloak) and modern auth standards to deliver secure, scalable solutions.
You have (Must have)
- Minimum of 3+ years of software engineering experience building and supporting production services.
- BS/MS in Computer Science from an accredited university (or equivalent practical experience).
- Strong programming skills in Java, Python, or Golang (and willingness to learn the others).
- Experience working in Linux environments (shell, basic debugging, log analysis).
- Solid understanding of API fundamentals (HTTP, authentication basics, error handling).
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You have (Nice to have)
- Demonstrated understanding and practical experience with authentication and authorization mechanisms such as OAuth 2.0/OpenID Connect, mTLS, TLS/SSL, certificate-based auth, JWT, SAML, and PKI infrastructure.
- Hands-on experience configuring/managing/integrating with Okta, Azure AD, or Keycloak.
- Experience with API frameworks and spec-first development, including Google API Improvement Proposals (AIPs) and protobuf.
- Familiarity with distributed systems and platform tooling (distributed event streaming and messaging platforms, Enterprise-grade container orchestration platform supporting declarative infrastructure and horizontal scaling, caching, CI/CD) and observability (metrics/logging/tracing).
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
- 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.
Guidance on AI use for candidates
At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.
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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.
To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.
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.
BlackRock's purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. As a global investment manager and a leading provider of financial technology, our clients—from grandparents, doctors, and teachers to large institutions—turn to us for the solutions they need when planning for their most important goals. People join our firm from around the world to gain real-world experience while making an impact. Discover how you can have a career at BlackRock that's exciting, rewarding, and full of possibilities.
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