Lead Java Engineer (VP) - PACE Platform

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.