About this role
Full Stack Developer – Preqin Pro (Belgrade Engineering Team)
Aladdin Engineering team is actively seeking a skilled Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining Preqin Pro, Preqin’s flagship application. You will work with a talented team of engineers, leveraging modern technologies such as .NET Core, Python, React, microservices, and cloud-native distributed containerized microservice orchestration to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.
This role sits within Preqin, a part of BlackRock. Preqin plays a key role in how we are revolutionizing private markets data and technology for clients globally, complementing our existing Aladdin technology platform to deliver investment solutions for the whole portfolio.
Fully integrated into our Engineering Team in Belgrade, you will be exposed to both the technical and functional layers of our most innovative products, while acquiring a unique skillset in the fast-growing Private Markets industry. You will be a part of an international and agile environment, with a strong drive for technical innovation.
Technologies and Concepts Involved
Python (primary); .NET Core desirable, with willingness to learn and use Python as primary language
React / TypeScript / Micro front-end architecture
AWS
Cloud-first applications, micro-services architecture, cloud-native distributed containerized microservice orchestration
Databases / NoSQL: MS SQL / PostgreSQL / Entity Framework / MongoDB / Elasticsearch
Creating new features, from conception to deployment in production
Owning every aspect of the SaaS product, including production monitoring and incident resolution on the cloud platform
Understanding the importance and application of information security practices
Contributing to continuous improvement of team methodologies (CI/CD, automated testing, best practices)
Collaborating with a team of talented, open-minded people with a strong innovation spirit
Bachelor or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Organizational Sciences, or related software engineering background
5-10 years of experience in backend development (Python, .NET) and frontend development with modern frameworks using React / TypeScript
Understanding of OOP best practices and concepts
Experience building and consuming APIs using gRPC or REST
Solid understanding of microservices architecture and development
Strong understanding of containerisation and cloud-native distributed containerized microservice orchestration deployments using Helm
Fluent English, both written and spoken
Ability to navigate and understand an existing codebase
Interest in the functional part of the product; finance industry knowledge is a plus
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proactive approach with ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Experience in the FinTech industry
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
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 visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/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.
