Intern, Software Engineer

Job Description

About this role

When BlackRock started in 1988, its founders envisioned a company that combined the best of financial services with groundbreaking technology! They imagined a business that would provide financial services to clients as well as technology services to other financial firms. The result of their vision is Aladdin, our industry leading, end-to-end investment management platform. With assets valued over USD $7 trillion managed on Aladdin, our technology empowers millions of investors to save for retirement, pay for college, buy a home and improve their financial wellbeing!

Job Purpose/Background:

You will be joining the Information Security Cybertech Development team as a full stack software engineer in a global team responsible for developing web applications (Java/Angular), data engineering (Perl/Python) and solutions with third party products.

You will be working in a fast-paced environment that demonstrates agile methodologies to deliver solutions quickly. You will work directly with the project leads, partners and engineers to understand the problem, determine and craft the solution that is both robust and quick to market.

The suite of applications developed and maintained by the team are used to improve the firm’s information security threat detection, compliance, entitlement management architectures and audit assurance programs.

Personal and technical growth is fostered under the mentorship of a group of vastly expert, technically focused colleagues

Key Learning Outcomes:

Full stack development (front end & back end) Crafting and conceptualising options Developing, prototyping and implementation Working with clients to gather business requirements Writing and sharing test specifications Documentation and deployment Operating in an Agile environment Research & Development with new technologies

Soft Skills:

Ø Self-motivated and well organised

Ø Passionate about technologies and continually learn new technologies

Ø Strong ability to prioritise, manage and perform multiple tasks

Ø Curious and diligent to detail

Ø Able to work individually and within a team

Ø Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable Technical Skills:

Ø Good understanding of Object Orientated programming

Ø Good understanding of writing/reading SQL statements

Ø Familiarity with Unix/Linux operating systems/commands

Ø Exposure to Wildfly web servers

Ø Experience working with source control such as git

Ø Testing technology like Junit, Jest and concepts such as mocking

Programming Language:

Ø Proficient in Java EE

• with OpenJDK or similar
• with Spring 4.0+ Framework
• with Wildfly web servers (or similar)
• with Angular 11+

Or

Ø Proficient in Python

• Exposure to Python frameworks like Django, Flask or Pyramid
• Using Python in a security operations capacity

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 pilot

BlackRock’s current hybrid work pilot is designed to help you experience the best of both worlds: the opportunity to connect with colleagues in person and the flexibility to work remotely, with greater time to focus on what’s important to you. In line with local health guidance and regulations, employees are generally expected to work 3 days in the office and 2 days from home (on average) each week. For some business groups, more time may be required in the office, while greater flexibility may be in place for others. Our “One BlackRock” culture means you’ll be supported to collaborate with your new colleagues while bringing your full self to work – wherever you are.

The health, safety and well-being of our people will always be our top priorities; we will continue to monitor local conditions and health advisories in making decisions about our work environments.

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.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit careers.blackrock.com | www.blackrock.com/corporate | Instagram: @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

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.