Backend Engineer, Vice President

About this role At BlackRock, technology powers how we serve clients at scale. Within Aladdin Engineering, the Client Experience Platform (CXP) builds the systems that support the full client lifecycle — from onboarding and inquiries to contracting, client workflows, and foundational data. We are seeking a VP, Senior Software Engineer to strengthen our team and take deep technical ownership of several core CXP applications. This role is ideal for a hands‑on subject matter expert who can balance architecture, high‑quality coding, and impactful delivery across complex systems. About the team Client Experience Platform (CXP) is a large organisation within Aladdin Engineering, comprising of UX Design; UX Engineering; RegTech; Client Insights and Business Engineering Business Engineering develops the client lifecycle platforms used globally across BlackRock — covering inquiry management, contracting, onboarding workflows, CRM integrations, entity and product data, and more. Within Business Engineering, our team owns several key Aladdin applications, namely the Entity, Case and Product platforms, or ECP for short. ECP emphasises clean engineering, modern Java/Spring development, and the growing use of Augmented SDLC tooling to deliver impactful functionality, fast.‑augmented SDLC tooling to deliver impactful functionality, fast. Key Responsibilities Own larger functionality of Case Platform Design and implement backend services using Java 17+, Spring Boot, and modern architectural patterns. Stay hands-on by contributing production quality code, performing design reviews, and driving architectural decisions.‑on by contributing production‑quality code, performing design reviews, and driving architectural decisions. Ensure reliability and operational excellence, including performance, maintainability, observability, and production readiness. Partner with engineer teams in London and Budapest to align technical solutions with business needs and client experience goals. Drive engineering best practices, including testing, code quality, modularisation, and continuous improvement. Champion the adoption of AI powered engineering tools (Copilot, Windsurf, Speckit, Playwright) to improve delivery velocity and quality. Qualifications 6+ years of experience in backend engineering with Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful architectures. Great analytical, problem-solving and communication skills Strong technical expertise in object-oriented design, distributed systems, and enterprise integration.‑oriented design, distributed systems, and enterprise integration. Hands‑on experience with relational databases (SQL Server or MySQL), schema design, and performance tuning. Excellent investigative, problem-solving and communication skills   Experience with or strong interest in Augmented development tools (GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, Speckit, etc.).‑augmented development tools (GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, Spec‑kit, etc.). An ability to translate real business problems into technical solutions   Ability and willingness to learn fast, multi-task, self-motivate and pick up new things easily. Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment. Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships. Nice to Have Experience with Kafka, Redis, or other distributed data technologies. Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native environments. Familiarity with observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry). Background in workflow systems, enterprise platforms, or client lifecycle technology. Interest in prompt engineering or agentic AI tooling. 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. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law. BlackRock's purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. As a global investment manager and a leading provider of financial technology, our clients—from grandparents, doctors, and teachers to large institutions—turn to us for the solutions they need when planning for their most important goals. People join our firm from around the world to gain real-world experience while making an impact. Discover how you can have a career at BlackRock that's exciting, rewarding and full of possibilities.