Associate Software Developer Jobs in Bridgewater, NJ

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 $11 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.

Being a developer at BlackRock means you get the best of both worlds: working for one of the most advanced financial companies and being part of a software development team responsible for next generation technology and solutions.

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 technologywho use our technology

• The team behind Aladdin Graph-enabling APIfirst engineering through a schema repository, governance, and production runtime infrastructure for APIs and events.

• Focused on API quality and consistency at scale, using governance and review standards to help teams ship better APIs faster.

• Building high quality software in Java, Python and Golang using technologies like Cassandra,Solr, Redis, Kafka, Kubernetes, and more.

• Investing in developer experience: clear standards, repeatable "golden paths," and tooling that makes onboarding and adoption easier.

You have (Must have):

• Minimum of 3+yearssoftware engineering work experience on large-scale software development and deployment.

• 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).

• Experience in Linux shell and comfort troubleshooting production-style issues (logs, configs, basic networking).

You have (Nice to have):

• Experience with event messaging systems like Kafka and event-drivenarchitectures.

• Experience with API frameworks, Google API Improvement Proposals (AIPs), andprotobuf.

• Experience withgRPC, including defining service contracts using Protocol Buffers and implementinggRPCclients and servers.

• Familiarity with API governance models and review expectations that keep APIs consistent and high quality.

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 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 workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.View theEEOC's Know Your Rights poster and its supplementand thepay transparency statement.

BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process, please email Disability.Assistance@blackrock.com. All requests are treated in line with ourprivacy policy.