Senior Java Developer, Financial Model Engineering, Vice President

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Role Responsibilities

• As a Java Developer, you will be a key member of the QAE team in Budapest, mostly responsible for the design and build of scalable and modular software components for quantitative analysis and financial modeling. Implement analytics for performance and risk engines, and variable high volume data processing pipelines.

• Work closely with quantitative analysts, modelers, and other developers to understand requirements and integrate quantitative models into the software ecosystem.

• Stay abreast of the latest developments in machine learning, quantitative finance, and technology to incorporate innovative solutions into applications.

• Enhance the performance of existing models, ensuring they operate efficiently at scale.

• Proactive participant in architectural and design decisions

• Facilitate design and code-review sessions to ensure software meets functional and compatibility requirements, as well as high quality standards.

• Drive the integration and adaptation of new cloud solutions.

• Additional core engineering functions, such as:

  • Contributions to the application code base.
  • Build widely used and reliable fundamental components.

• Anticipate new opportunities to continuously evolve the resiliency profile of scoped Applications and Architectures.

Skills/Qualifications

• B.S. / M.S. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline

• Minimum 6+ years of experience in Java-based full scale production software development and design

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and production troubleshooting skills

• A passion for providing fundamental software solutions for highly available, performant full stack applications with a "Student of Technology" attitude

• Experience with software testing and ambition for providing high quality products

• Passion to work in a team-environment, multitasking, and effective communication skills

• Knowledge of software development methodologies (analysis, design, development, testing) and basic understanding of Agile / Scrum methodology and practices

• 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

Good to Have

• Understanding of Agile work environments, including knowledge of GIT, CI/CD.

• Knowledge of investment management process, portfolio risk analytics.

• Nice to have but not required: experience with distributed systems, high performance computing, Microsoft Azure is a big plus.

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.

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