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About this role PACE (Private Asset Calculation Engine) is BlackRock's strategic analytics engine powering alternative investments performance and risk analytics across eFront tools. Built on a Java/Spring Boot microservices architecture with gRPC communication, PACE processes billions in fund performance data, IRR/TWR calculations, and risk metrics for private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and private credit portfolios. The platform consists of multiple interconnected services including Fund, Asset, Portfolio, Transaction, Benchmarking, ESG, and Holding services-each responsible for specific calculation domains while maintaining consistency through shared libraries and Protocol Buffer contracts. Role Overview Lead the architecture, delivery, and operational excellence of the PACE platform. You will mentor a team of 8-15+ engineers, drive technical strategy, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to scale our platform for alternative investment professionals. This role demands deep technical expertise in the Java/Spring ecosystem, strategic thinking, leadership capability, and business acumen in alternative investments. You will be accountable for critical platform components, technical decisions with firm-wide impact, and the professional development of your team. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership (35%) - Define platform architecture, lead calculation engine direction (IRR/TWR/NPV), drive gRPC API design, champion engineering best practices. Team Leadership (30%) - Build and mentor engineering team, conduct performance reviews, recruit talent, foster technical excellence culture. Delivery (20%) - Ensure timely delivery, manage production operations, drive >90% test coverage for critical paths, balance tech debt vs features. Stakeholder Management (15%) - Partner with Product, communicate to senior leadership, build relationships with Portfolio Managers and Fund Analysts. Required Qualifications Experience 5-10+ years Java software engineering experience. 5+ years in technical leadership roles. 3+ years leading teams of 5+ engineers. Track record delivering large-scale distributed systems. Background in financial services technology (alternative investments preferred). Technical Expertise Core Stack: Java 17+, Spring Boot 3.x, gRPC, Protocol Buffers, Maven. Infrastructure: Azure, AKS, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD. Architecture: Microservices, DDD, API design, high availability. Domain: Alternative investments, IRR/TWR, fund accounting. Leadership Competencies Strategic Thinking, People Leadership, Communication, Business Acumen, Delivery Excellence. Preferred Qualifications BS/MS in Computer Science or related field. Experience with eFront or Aladdin platforms. Note: Role requires background checks and compliance with firm policies. 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. 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.

About this role You will be at the heart of BlackRock's Aladdin, building the platform that drives our and our client's investment and trading operations. Each day, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications and high-performance APIs, collaborating closely with traders, product managers, and fellow engineers to define requirements and deliver impactful solutions. Your role will involve troubleshooting technical challenges, optimizing microservices and data pipelines, and continuously researching new technologies to enhance system performance. By mentoring junior engineers and contributing to our team culture, you'll help ensure the reliability, security, and efficiency of mission critical trading systems in a dynamic, fast paced environment. About the role Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications and backend services to support trading operations. Collaborate with cross functional teams including traders, product managers, and other engineers to define requirements and deliver solutions. Implement and optimize high performance APIs, microservices, and data processing pipelines. Ensure best practices in code quality, testing, deployment, and security. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across the full stack with a focus on reliability and efficiency. Continuously research and adopt new technologies to improve team productivity and system performance. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a positive, innovative team culture. About you Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related technical field. Minimum 7 years' proven experience as a Full Stack Engineer, preferably in trading, finance, or similarly complex environments. Strong proficiency in modern web frameworks (such as React, Angular, or Vue) Proven experience with object oriented programming languages such as Java 17+ or TypeScript Expertise in designing and maintaining RESTful APIs and GraphQL APIs Experience working with databases SQL and NoSQL (Cassandra, Ignite). Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non technical stakeholders. Strong understanding of software development life cycle, agile methodologies, and best engineering practices. Strong understanding of design patterns in an enterprise environment. Excellent problem solving skills and an analytical mindset. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience working in trading or financial services technology teams. Knowledge of market data feeds, trading protocols, and low latency systems. Familiarity with data analytics and visualization tools. Experience working with Spring Framework and Spring Boot web services. Fostering a collaborative environment and driving projects to successful completion. Strong leadership and mentorship skills are essential to guide team members and support their professional growth. Experience leading and managing a team of engineers What We Offer The chance to make a real impact in a global trading environment. A collaborative, inclusive team with a focus on professional growth and technical excellence. Opportunities to work with cutting edge technologies and complex problem domains. Support for ongoing training, certification, and career progression. What are Aladdin and Trading Engineering? You will be working on BlackRock's investment operating system called Aladdin. Aladdin is used both internally within BlackRock and externally by many financial institutions. Aladdin combines sophisticated risk analytics with comprehensive portfolio management, trading, and operations tools on a single platform to power informed decision making and create a connective tissue for thousands of users investing worldwide. Our trading engineering team is a highly skilled, collaborative group of technology professionals dedicated to building robust solutions that empower our trading business. We operate at the intersection of finance and technology, designing systems that ensure reliability, speed, and scalability in a global trading environment. The team is known for its innovative mindset, problem solving abilities, and passion for delivering high quality software that drives real business outcomes. We foster a culture of continuous learning, open dialogue, and technical excellence, making us a hub for ambitious engineers eager to make a tangible impact. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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.

A leading financial technology company is seeking a Software Engineer to innovate and solve complex problems, contributing to technologies serving millions of investors. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in software engineering, preferably with programming skills in Java, Python, and Golang. This role supports a hybrid work model and is involved in developing high-quality software solutions for various clients, while being part of a diverse and passionate team.

About this role Are you interested in building innovative technology that shapes the financial markets? Do you like working at the speed of a startup, and tackling some of the world's most interesting challenges? Do you want to work with, and learn from, hands on leaders in technology and finance? At BlackRock, we are looking for Software Engineers who like to innovate and solve sophisticated problems. Team Overview Our ETF development team is part of the Aladdin Engineering group. We manage a software platform that oversees the global iShares investment process. Together, we develop cutting edge technology that transforms the interaction between information, people, and technology for global investment firms. Our tools manage trillions in assets and support millions of financial instruments. We play a crucial role in the growth of the primary markets business by bringing together multiple Market Makers, Authorized Participants, Issuers, and Providers, enhancing transparency, and reducing market frictions. Responsibilities Design, develop, deliver, and maintain applications with focus on high efficiency, high availability, concurrent and fault tolerant software Demonstrate technical leadership of software design & architecture to support strategic product roadmap Collaborate with cross functional teams in a multi office, multi country environment to define, design, and ship high quality software solutions Design and develop innovative solutions to complex problems, identifying issues and roadblocks Work with project managers, technical leads, and business analysts to contribute throughout the SDLC cycle Manage stakeholders for driving business decisions, negotiating priorities, and partner with various business teams to drive strategy and technology adoption Ensure scale, resilience and stability through risk identification and mitigation, quality code reviews, creating robust test suites, and providing level two support Foster continuous improvement in software development practices through innovation and automation Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve development processes Skills & Experience Hands on programming experience in Java and/or Python with OO skills and design patterns Exposure to building microservices and APIs ideally with Kafka or gRPC Experience working with relational and NoSQL databases (such as SQL Server, Apache Cassandra) Experience with DevOps, continuous integration, and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and tools like Azure DevOps Strong problem solving, analytical, and software architecture skills Experience in partnering with other teams, sponsors, and user groups who are on the same product journey Ability to work in Agile/Scrum development environments with strong teamwork, communication, and time management skills Innovative and a thought leader around new/cutting edge technologies Nice to Have Exposure to and innovative thinking around AI workflows and code generation Experience with financial applications Experience with cloud native tools (such as Kubernetes, Docker) and cloud platforms (such as Azure, AWS, or GCP) Exposure to high scale distributed technologies such as Kafka, Ignite, Redis Experience or real interest in finance, investment processes, and/or an ability to translate business problems into technical solutions Qualifications B.S. / M.S. college degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related subject area 3+ years of hands on development exposure 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 build 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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.

About this role Are you interested in building innovative technology that shapes the financial markets? Do you like working at the speed of a startup, but want to solve some of the world's most complex problems? Do you want to work with, and learn from, hands-on leaders in technology and finance? At BlackRock, we are looking for Software Engineers who like to innovate and solve complex problems. We recognize that strength comes from diversity, and will embrace your unique skills, curiosity, drive, and passion while giving you the opportunity to grow technically and as an individual. With over USD $14 trillion of assets, we have an exceptional responsibility: our technology empowers millions of investors to save for retirement, pay for college, buy a home, and improve their financial wellbeing. Being a developer at BlackRock means you get the best of both worlds: working for one of the most advanced financial companies and being part of a software development team responsible for next generation technology and solutions. You are: 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 guidance from others; you make mistakes but learn from them Passionate about technology, with personal ownership for the work you do Data-focused, with an eye for the details that matter to solve the problem We are: Passionate about building quality software and scaling technology to meet the needs of tomorrow Building solutions for BlackRock and over 100 organizations who use our technology Developing high quality software in Java, Python and Golang using technologies like Cassandra, Solr, Redis, Kafka, K8s, and many others Committed to open source and contributing back to the community Writing testable software every day, with a focus on incremental innovation You have: Minimum of 5+ years software engineering work experience on large scale software development and deployment BSc/MSc or equivalent in Computer Science from an accredited university Programming skills in Java, Python and Golang, or a willingness to learn them Experience in Linux shell Experience with K8s Some level of knowledge would be nice to have on Okta and OAuth 2.0 Comfortable using AI-assisted development tools (code generation/review) with strong validation and code quality discipline, given trust/verification remains a key engineering responsibility Understanding the emerging Model Context Protocol (MCP) ecosystem and how standardized modeltool interfaces relate to modern API standards (schema-first design, secure tool access, interoperability) 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 : 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.

LGBT Great is looking for an experienced Full Stack Engineer in Greater London. In this role, you will design and maintain scalable web applications and backend services for trading operations. A minimum of 7 years' experience in full stack development is required, with proficiency in modern web frameworks and API design. The position follows a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility with in-office and remote workdays. Benefits include access to comprehensive wellness resources, educational reimbursement, and a collaborative work environment.

A financial services firm in Greater London seeks a Technical Lead for its Private Asset Calculation Engine (PACE). The role involves leading the architecture and operational excellence of the platform, mentoring a team of engineers, and driving technical strategies. Candidates should have over 5 years of Java software engineering experience and a background in financial services technology. A hybrid work model is offered with significant in-office collaboration requirements.

BlackRock is seeking a Software Engineer in Greater London to design and develop innovative technology solutions for financial markets. Ideal candidates will have programming experience in Java and/or Python, with expertise in microservices and APIs. The position requires strong software architecture skills and a collaborative spirit within Agile teams. Benefits include retirement tools, comprehensive health support, and Flexible Time Off. BlackRock embraces diversity as an Equal Opportunity Employer.

LGBT Great is seeking a Senior C++ Developer to join their Vice President in the Latency Sensitive Electronic Trading (LSET) department. This role involves developing C/C++ components for low-latency trading services alongside a high-performing team in a hybrid work environment. Candidates must have proven C/C++ experience, familiarity with financial markets, and knowledge of Linux. This position emphasizes collaboration in all stages of development.

Job Title Senior C++ Developer Corporate Title Vice President Department Latency Sensitive Electronic Trading (LSET) Location London (Hybrid) Role Overview We are looking for a C/C++ developer to join our low latency development team. The team provides industry leading low-latency trading services for our clients, utilising multiple technologies. The candidate will focus on the C/C++ components and will be working alongside the wider development team. The role will require the candidate to be involved in all stages of development. Responsibilities and Qualifications Proven C/C++ development experience. Experience with financial markets. Experience of order entry gateway development. Knowledge of Linux. Understanding of network protocols is beneficial. Experience with Kernel development is beneficial. Some scripting knowledge. Understanding of FPGAs is useful. Motivated by working in a high performing team. Flexible to change work streams as business priorities change. Enjoy working in an agile development environment. Right to Work The UK Government have taken steps to reduce net migration to the UK by limiting the number of overseas workers from outside the EEA. While we can consider applications from overseas workers requiring a Tier 2 (General) visa, we can only employ them if we can provide evidence that there are no other suitable candidates for this vacancy from inside the EEA. Equal Opportunity Employer Nomura is committed to an employment policy of equal opportunities and is fundamentally opposed to any less favourable treatment accorded to existing or potential members of staff on the grounds of race, creed, colour, nationality, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender or sexual orientation. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition, please let us know.