Job Abstract

About this role

Company: BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
Job Title: Vice President, Technology Support
Location: 50 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001

Job Duties: Build, design, and implement high-scale Spark/Scala applications that process and analyze clients’ portfolios. Partner closely with Product Management and Client teams to improve the product offering, drive commercial advancement, and increase user engagement and adoption. Work directly with Hadoop infrastructure and operations teams to maintain the platform, troubleshoot issues, and establish strategic direction from batch computing. Work with other Aladdin Wealth engineers globally to provide 24/7 support for the broader platform, including high-throughput batch applications, fact interactive APIs, and front-end applications.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field of study and five (5) years of experience as an Associate, Analyst, or related role. In the alternative, the employer will accept a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field of study and three (3) years of experience as an Associate, Analyst, or related role. Must have five (5) years of experience with: Java; three (3) years of experience with: Developing Spark applications using Scala; Architecting and navigating complex developments for Spark applications; and Hadoop Technologies, including Hive and YARN; and two (2) years of experience with Cloud-native platforms and deployments.

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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.

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

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.