Job Information
BlackRock Lead Full Stack Java Developer, Vice President in Budapest, Hungary
About this role
The Global Digital Team, is a fast-growing global function at BlackRock which seeks to engage a multi-trillion-dollar audience of investors, advisors, and institutions with our diverse range of investment products. We are at the center of a company-wide focus on expanding our footprint in the digital space and we operate at the intersection of design, technology, and data. We are constantly driving digital innovation across the domains of web, mobile apps, conversational AI, data models and analytics; while simultaneously driving their implementation, scale, and local adaptations globally.
Primary responsibilities
Spearheading the development of our backend and frontend stacks, architecting, and building full stack projects
Being involved in inception to delivery of various features and products on a results-oriented and exciting product roadmap
Helping the team continuously improve processes and ways of working
Working with project managers, technical leads, business owners, and analysts through the entire SDLC, understanding and refining systems requirements, working in Agile model
Participating in setting coding standards and guidelines for web applications, identify and detail best practices
Understanding and supporting existing systems, and resolve operations issues while working with other engineering staff located across the globe
Being curious and eager to learn new things, with a healthy disrespect for the status quo
Willing to embrace work outside of your comfort zone, and open to mentorship from others; you make mistakes, but learn from them
Being passionate about technology, with personal ownership for the work you do
Essential skills / experience
5+ years hands-on Java development experience with services-oriented architectures and Java application servers (Apache Tomcat, Spring Framework)
Experience with Test Driven Development (JUnit, TestNG, EasyMock, JMock)
Experience supporting Unix/Linux platforms
Experience with one of the Front end frameworks. Angular, React would be preferable
Knowledge of the core JavaScript and experience of at least one JavaScript libraries like rxjs or ngrx
Experience with HTML and CSS
Ability of writing clean, future proof code with proper unit testing
Knowledge of at least one distributed version control system ideally Git
Good written and verbal communication skills in English
Willing to work with global project teams spread across several time zones
Understanding the Agile project management disciplines, with an emphasis on Scrum
Strong teamwork, communication, and time management abilities
Good to have:
Knowledge and interest in the financial services industry domain
Good understanding of designing and architecture of applications, according to web standards, security standards
Experience with Docker/Kubernetes and Helm
Experience with Azure DevOps
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
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 (http://careers.blackrock.com/) | Twitter: @blackrock (https://twitter.com/blackrock) | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock
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.