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About BlackRock
Are you interested in building innovative technology that shapes the financial markets? Do you like working at the speed of a startup, and tackling some of the world's most interesting challenges? Do you want to work with, and learn from, hands-on leaders in technology and finance? Look no further!
At BlackRock, we are looking for Software Engineers who like to innovate and solve sophisticated problems. We recognize that strength comes from diversity, and will embrace your outstanding skills, curiosity, and passion while giving you the opportunity to grow technically and as an individual.
As a fiduciary to investors and a leading provider of financial technology, our clients turn to us for the solutions they need when planning for their most important goals! The firm manages approximately $14 trillion in assets on behalf of investors worldwide.
Being a technologist at BlackRock means you get the best of both worlds: working for one of the most sophisticated financial companies and being part of a software development team responsible for next generation technology and solutions.
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.
BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.
About Team:
Technology & Development Operations (TDO) sits within Platform & Ecosystem Engineering, part of the firm’s Platform Enablement organization. Platform Enablement is a horizontal capability focused on scaling execution, modernizing foundational platforms, and accelerating delivery across Business Operations and Client Services in close partnership with Aladdin Engineering.
TDO operates at the intersection of business process, technology, and delivery. We work directly with operational teams to identify workflow challenges, translate business needs into technical solutions, and build pragmatic tools and automations that improve scale, resilience, and efficiency across core operating platforms.
The role is part of the Technology & Development Operations team, and is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering technical solutions to the organization’s workflow challenges. The role requires a deep understanding of the functions within Business Operations and Client Services to better comprehend the challenges faced by these functions.
Key Responsibilities:
Solution Design & Development
- Design, build, and maintain targeted technical solutions to address workflow inefficiencies and scaling challenges.
- Develop tools, automations, data-driven utilities, and AI‑enabled solutions that are production‑minded and business‑focused.
- Apply sound object‑oriented programming principles and basic software design patterns, with an emphasis on readability, maintainability, and correctness.
Business Analysis & Problem Framing
- Partner closely with business stakeholders to understand current‑state processes, identify gaps or risks, and translate needs into clear technical requirements.
- Break down ambiguous problems into actionable solution approaches, balancing technical elegance with practical delivery constraints.
- Validate that delivered solutions meaningfully address the original business problem and drive measurable benefit.
Delivery & Execution
- Own discrete pieces of work from intake through delivery, including scoping, prioritization, testing, and rollout.
- Where appropriate, play a project‑management role to ensure dependencies, timelines, and risks are clearly understood.
Platform & Stakeholder Engagement
- Work alongside internal technology teams and platform partners to align solutions with broader platform standards and capabilities.
- Support adoption by documenting solutions, walking users through changes, and incorporating feedback into iterative improvements.
- Help ensure delivered solutions are supportable, resilient, and aligned with risk and operational discipline.
Skills/Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- 3-6 years of experience in a Developer or Business Analyst role, with exposure to developing and implementing AI-based solutions preferred.
- Proficiency and hands-on experience with Python programming language as well as strong SQL and database knowledge, including writing production‑quality scripts, queries, or small applications.
- Familiarity with version control (e.g., Git) and development workflows (e.g., Azure DevOps).
- Exposure to Agile methodologies (backlogs, sprints, iterative delivery).
- Working knowledge of object‑oriented programming concepts and basic software design principles.
- Exposure to cloud platforms or AI‑enabled tooling (e.g., Azure‑based services, automation frameworks, or LLM‑enabled solutions).
- Understanding of machine learning models, including large language models (LLMs) and other neural networks.
- Interest in the investment management industry and investment products.
Competencies:
- The ability to manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring that they are delivered on time and within time estimates.
- Comfortable operating in ambiguous problem spaces and helping shape both the question and the answer.
- Able to switch between developer mindset and business analyst mindset as the situation requires.
- Curious about emerging technology and automation, with good judgment about where it adds real value.
- Collaborative, accountable, and comfortable working across teams and functions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (in English) to convey sophisticated concepts simply and clearly.
Manager Comments
We recognize that strength comes from diversity, and will adopt your rare skills, eagerness, and passion while giving you the opportunity to grow professionally and as an individual. Come join our team and experience what it feels like to be part of an organization that makes a difference. For additional information on BlackRock, please visit www.blackrock.com | Twitter: @blackrock | Blog: www.blackrockblog.com | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock. www.blackrock.com | Twitter: @blackrock | Blog: www.blackrockblog.com | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock.

For Atlanta, GA Only the salary range for this position is USD$120,000.00 - USD$148,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

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.
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.
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 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 the EEOC’s Know Your Rights poster and its supplement and the pay 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 [email protected]. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy.
BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.
