VP/Director, ETF Systems Engineering

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About this role

What team will you be on?

You will be part of the New York Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) Systems Development team, which is part of the wider global ETF technology team responsible for building the software systems used by our clients to buy and sell ETFs. We are a Java based team working to re-architect these critical systems into a set of loosely coupled microservice based components designed to support the future growth of this high-profile business area. We are closely aligned with our Portfolio Managers and the Global Markets team to ensure we are delivering maximum value for the firm as we deliver on this multi-year transformation. We are proud of our track record of delivery while focusing heavily on software quality, scalability and automation.

Why is your role important?

ETF's are a huge growth area and Blackrock is heavily invested in the ETF business. It is a central pillar of our goal to allow more people to experience financial wellbeing. This role is directly connected to that vision and presents a significant opportunity to have a real impact on the way we build and deliver software. You will lead a group of technically strong key individuals by guiding the team and implementing our vision for future-ready, highly available systems. As a large technology organization there are great opportunities for the right individual to make a lasting impression on the team and the potential for wider impact and career progression beyond that.

What will you be doing?

• Lead the development effort for one of our key workstreams to build our next generation ETF platform
• Own the technical design for a microservice based architecture, seeing those efforts from inception all the way through to final delivery.
• Work closely with the business to deliver key user-driven features
• Run the team's agile delivery process, ensuring completion of sprint tasks and adherence to software quality through unit tests and automated integration tests
• Manage the career growth of the members of the team

What are we looking for?

• 12+ years experience developing internet-scale microservice based applications using Java 8+, Spring and a SQL or No-SQL DB technology.
• Experience designing and building using API-First principles using at least one of REST/gPRC.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills with an ability to pick up new concepts quickly.
• Demonstrated ability to build high performing teams
• Unafraid to tackle ambitious projects without fear of failure
• Ability to coordinate complex, cross-team deployments
• Friendly, positive and can-do attitude

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.

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 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.