Full Stack Developer, Aladdin Trading Engineering, Associate

Hackajob Ltd; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

hackajob partners with BlackRock to recruit for the Aladdin/Trading Engineering role. You will design, develop and maintain scalable web applications and backend services supporting trading operations, collaborating with traders, PMs and engineers to deliver impactful solutions.

You will mentor junior engineers, optimize data pipelines, and keep up with new technologies to ensure reliability and performance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field.
• 4+ years of experience as a Full Stack Engineer, preferably in trading/finance.
• Proficiency with modern web frameworks (React/Angular/Vue).
• Experience with Java (17+) and RESTful APIs; GraphQL is a plus.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases; familiarity with distributed storage.
• Knowledge of Spring Framework/Spring Boot.
• Strong communication to explain complex technical concepts.
• Experience in an enterprise environment and understanding of design patterns.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications and backend services for trading operations.
• Collaborate with traders and product managers to define requirements and deliver solutions.
• Implement and optimize high-performance APIs, microservices, and data pipelines.
• Ensure code quality, testing, deployment, and security best practices.
• Troubleshoot issues across the full stack with a focus on reliability and efficiency.
• Continuously research and adopt new technologies to improve performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a positive team culture.

Skills

React/Angular/Vue

Java 17+

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

SQL/NoSQL

Spring Framework

Web performance

Trading/finance domain

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Spring Boot

Job description

hackajob is partnering directly with BlackRock to hire for this role.

About this role

What are Aladdin and Trading Engineering??

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You will be working on BlackRock's investment operating system called Aladdin. Aladdin is used both internally within BlackRock and externally by many financial institutions. Aladdin combines sophisticated risk analytics with comprehensive portfolio management, trading, and operations tools on a single platform to power informed decision-making and create?a connective?tissue for thousands of users investing worldwide.
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Our trading engineering team is a highly skilled, collaborative group of technology professionals dedicated to building robust solutions that empower our trading business. We?operate?at the intersection of finance and technology, designing systems that ensure reliability, speed, and scalability in a global trading environment. The team is known for its innovative mindset, problem-solving abilities, and passion for delivering high-quality software that drives?real business?outcomes. We foster a culture of continuous learning, open dialogue, and technical excellence, making us a hub for ambitious engineers eager to make a tangible impact.

You will be at the heart of BlackRock's Aladdin, building?the platform?that drives?ours and our clients?investment and trading operations. Each day, you will design, develop, and?maintain?scalable and high-performance applications, collaborating closely with traders, product managers, and fellow engineers to define requirements and deliver impactful solutions.

Your role will involve troubleshooting technical challenges,?optimizing?services and data pipelines, and continuously researching?new technologies?to enhance system performance. By mentoring junior engineers and contributing to our?team?culture,?youll?help ensure the reliability, security, and efficiency of mission-critical trading systems in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.?
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About the role

• Design, develop, and?maintain?scalable web applications and backend services to support trading operations.?
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including traders, product managers, and other engineers to define requirements and deliver solutions.?
• Implement and?optimize?high-performance APIs, microservices, and data processing pipelines.?
• Ensure best practices in code quality, testing, deployment, and security.?
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across the full stack with a focus on reliability and efficiency.
• Continuously research and adopt?new technologies?to improve team productivity and system performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a positive, innovative team culture.?

About you

• Bachelors or masters degree in computer science, Engineering, or?a related?technical field.
• Minimum 4 years proven experience as a Full Stack Engineer, preferably in trading, finance, or similarly complex environments.
• Strong?proficiency?in modern web frameworks (such as React, Angular, or Vue)
• Proven experience with object-oriented programming languages such as Java 17+
• Expertise?in designing and?maintaining?RESTful APIs?and?GraphQL?APIs?is a plus..
• Experience?working with databases SQL and NoSQL?(highly available distributed NoSQL data storage platforms, Ignite).?
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.?
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle, agile methodologies, and best engineering practices.?
• Strong understanding of design patterns in?an?enterprise environment.?
• Excellent problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset.?
• Preferred Qualifications?
• Prior experience working in trading or financial services technology teams.?
• Knowledge of trading protocols, and low-latency systems.?
• Familiarity with data analytics and?visualization?tools.?
• Experience working with Spring Framework and Spring Boot web services.
• Fostering a collaborative environment and driving projects to successful completion.

What We Offer?

• The chance to make a real impact?in?a global trading environment.?
• A collaborative, inclusive team with a focus on professional growth and technical excellence.?
• Opportunities to work with?cutting-edge?technologies and complex problem domains.?
• Support for ongoing training, certification, and career progression.?

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; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRocks 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, weve provided guidanceon 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 childrens 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. Its why were 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.

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