Associate – Software Development Engineer, Procurement Technology

Blackstone; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Blackstone, a world-leading asset manager, seeks a Software Development Engineer for its Procurement Technology team. You will build enterprise applications, APIs, and cloud integrations powering procurement, supplier onboarding, analytics, and financial operations across the firm.

You’ll collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure software while gaining exposure to modern cloud platforms and enterprise architectures in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of software engineering, application development, or technology operations.
• Experience developing applications using C#, Python, or similar OO languages.
• Strong CS fundamentals: OOP, data structures, algorithms, design patterns.
• Experience designing, developing, or consuming RESTful APIs and integration services.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience on AWS or Azure cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, automated deployments, and Agile methods.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product owners and engineering teams to design, develop, test, and maintain applications and integration services.
• Develop and support APIs, data integrations, and enterprise services connecting internal systems with external procurement/finance platforms.
• Participate in designing and implementing scalable, secure software solutions.
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analyses, and implement long-term improvements.
• Contribute to platform modernization and cloud initiatives, including automation and performance optimization.
• Assist in onboarding new third-party applications and vendors.

Skills

C#

Python

RESTful APIs

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

SQL/NoSQL databases

Agile

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/CE/SE

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud deployment

SQL databases

Job description

Company Overview

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. Blackstone seeks to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which the firm invests. Blackstone’s over $1.3 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, secondaries and hedge funds. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com.

Business Unit

BXTI – Corporate Finance Technology

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Software Development Engineer to join Blackstone's Procurement Technology team within Corporate Finance Technology. This role is ideal for an engineer with experience building enterprise applications, APIs, and cloud-based integrations who is eager to work at the intersection of software engineering and business operations. The successful candidate will develop and support solutions that power procurement processes, supplier integrations, analytics, and financial operations across the firm. Working closely with product owners, business stakeholders, and fellow engineers, this individual will help deliver scalable, reliable, and innovative technology solutions while gaining exposure to modern cloud platforms, enterprise architecture, and large-scale financial systems.

Business Description

Blackstone Technology & Innovations (BXTi) is the technology organization at the core of Blackstone's businesses and growth initiatives. Serving both internal and external clients, BXTi develops the next generation of systems that manage risk, drive operational efficiency, and improve transparency across the firm and its broad ecosystem of investors and portfolio companies. BXTi is entrepreneurial, and highly collaborative. Our open and iterative development approach enables engineers to make meaningful contributions from day one. We are problem solvers who take ideas from concept to implementation, leveraging modern technologies and strong partnerships with business stakeholders. Through active mentoring and a culture of continuous learning, we empower our teams to deliver innovative solutions that help maintain Blackstone's competitive advantage.

Position Overview

The Procurement Technology team is responsible for designing, developing, integrating, and supporting business-critical applications that enable procurement operations across Blackstone. These platforms support supplier onboarding, purchasing, invoice processing, analytics, and integrations with enterprise systems and third-party solutions. As an Associate Software Development Engineer, you will contribute to the development of scalable applications, APIs, and integrations that drive operational efficiency and transparency across the procurement ecosystem. You will work closely with product owners, business stakeholders, and technology teams to deliver high-quality solutions while supporting and enhancing existing platforms. This role offers the opportunity to gain exposure to modern cloud technologies, enterprise integrations, data platforms, and end-to-end software development within one of the world's leading alternative asset management firms.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, and engineering teams to design, develop, test, and maintain applications and integration services that support the procurement technology ecosystem.
• Develop and support APIs, data integrations, and enterprise services that connect internal systems with third-party procurement and finance platforms.
• Participate in the design and implementation of new technology solutions, ensuring delivery of scalable, secure, and high-quality software.
• Support production applications and integrations by troubleshooting issues, performing root cause analysis, and implementing both immediate and long-term solutions.
• Contribute to platform modernization and cloud infrastructure initiatives, including automation, monitoring, performance optimization, and deployment improvements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders during the onboarding and integration of new third-party applications and vendors.
• Participate in code reviews and promote software engineering best practices, including maintainability, performance, security, and testing.
• Work within Agile development teams to deliver solutions aligned with business priorities and timelines.
• Utilize monitoring and observability tools to proactively identify and resolve issues impacting system reliability and performance.
• Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with evolving priorities and business needs.

Qualifications

Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who work well in collaborative environments, demonstrate intellectual curiosity, exercise sound judgment, and have a proven track record of excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in software engineering, application development, or technology operations.
• Experience developing applications using C#, Python, or similar object-oriented programming languages.
• Strong computer science fundamentals, including object-oriented design principles, data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.
• Experience designing, developing, or consuming RESTful APIs and integration services.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience working with both SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience working with cloud-based platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Microsoft Azure.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, and modern software development practices.
• Experience working within Agile software development environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and can effectively partner with both technical and business stakeholders.
• Work effectively within distributed teams and adapt to evolving business priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with procurement, source-to-pay (S2P), supplier management, or enterprise finance technology platforms.
• Experience integrating with enterprise procurement or ERP systems such as Coupa, SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Workday, or similar platforms.
• Experience with modern web application frameworks such as React or Angular.
• Familiarity with data warehousing technologies such as Snowflake.
• Experience with AI related concepts like MCP, Agents, RAG, and AI coding tools like Claude Code.
• Knowledge of event-driven architecture, messaging systems, and distributed applications.
• Experience utilizing application monitoring, observability, and logging platforms.
• Experience within financial services, asset management, or other highly regulated industries.

What You'll Gain

• Exposure to enterprise-scale software development, integrations, and cloud technologies.
• Opportunities to work directly with business stakeholders and influence critical procurement processes.
• Mentorship and career development within a high-performing technology organization.
• Experience delivering innovative solutions that drive efficiency and operational excellence across one of the world's leading asset management firms.

Salary

Expected annual base salary range: $135,000 - $170,000. Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications and job location. For roles located outside of the US, please disregard the posted salary bands as these roles will follow a separate compensation process based on local market comparables.

Benefits

Additional compensation and benefits offered in connection with the role consist of comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and FSA benefits; paid time off; life insurance; 401(k) plan; and discretionary bonuses. Certain employees may also be eligible for equity and other incentive compensation at Blackstone’s sole discretion.

Regulatory

Depending on the position, you may be required to obtain certain securities licenses if you are in a client facing role and/or if you are engaged in the following:

• Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or and client questions;
• Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients;
• Supervising or training securities licensed employees;
• Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and
• Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials.

Equal Opportunity

Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.

Accommodation

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at 212-583-5000 (US), [phone] (EMEA) or [phone] (APAC).