About this role
The Cloud Modernization team sits at the intersection of infrastructure and softwareengineering andis responsible fordesigning and managing multi-cloud Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) capabilities that enable application teams to use them in a consistent, scalable, and secure manner across the firm.
In this position, you will be a hands‑on senior software engineer with deep expertise in Java and Python, combined with strong experience working with public cloud platforms and infrastructure automation. You will contribute directly to the development of shared platform capabilities while also serving as a people leader, responsible for mentoring and developing engineers.
This role balances individual technical contribution, platform‑oriented engineering leadership, and people management within a large‑scale, enterprise platform environment.
Application & Platform Engineering Enablement
Design, develop, and maintaincloud‑enabled applications and shared platform capabilities using Java and Python, aligned to modern software engineering and cloud‑native best practices.
Partner with platform engineering, architecture, and security teams to ensure applications and platform capabilities meet standards for reliability, security, performance, and cost efficiency.
Build solutions that emphasize reusability, standardization, and self‑service, enabling application teams to move faster with reduced operational overhead.
Cloud & Infrastructure Automation
Build and maintainplatform and application automation using •Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools for provisioning cloud resources,Automation tools for configuration management and deployment, and related Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) and configuration management tools.
Serve as a technical authority within the Cloud Modernization and Platform Engineering ecosystem, helping define engineering standards, patterns, and best practices.
Lead design and code reviews, ensuring platform and application solutions are scalable, supportable, and aligned with long‑term platform strategy.
Support hiring, onboarding, performance management, and career development for engineers on the team.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Work closely with product managers, platform engineering, cloud infrastructure, security, and operations teams to deliver end‑to‑end platform capabilities and application solutions.
Solid understanding of modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD, testing strategies, version control, and agile delivery.
Experience with additional programming languages such as C++, Go (Golang), or Rust, particularly in systemslevel, performancesensitive, or platformoriented development.
For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$162,000.00 - USD$215,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.
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.
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.
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