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# Vice President, Application Engineer

- **Company:** Blackrock, Inc.
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $182,000.0 - $215,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Application Performance Management, Microsoft Azure, Digital Assets, Python (Programming Language), Blockchain, Software Deployment, Tokenization, Google Cloud, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Solidity, Docker, Service Stack, Programming Languages, Microservices
- **Published:** June 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=91ea4156f36e4286

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Technology management?, Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Management, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or related field, and four years of experience in job offered. Position requires four years of experience in the following: Architecting and implementing enterprise technology applications; Designing and developing blockchain solutions, including integrations into wider technology stacks; Technical understanding of leading blockchain protocols, strengths and limitations; Advanced understanding of cryptography, encryption, and automation; Proficiency in Java, Python, and Solidity programming languages; Experience working with financial products including ETPs and tokenized funds; Experience working with financial infrastructure including FIX, SWIFT, and MQ; Implement microservices architecture and ensure seamless integration with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure; Deep knowledge of major cloud providers such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google
Cloud Platform (GCP); Experience with technologies like Docker for containerization and Kubernetes for orchestration; Optimize application performance through CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment strategies; Experienced in designing, developing, and deploying applications built on a microsevices architecture; and Experience presenting and working with sales teams.

## Description

Job Duties: The Digital Asset Lab is responsible for partnering with teams across the firm to define our Digital Asset strategy and Aladdin roadmap and drive the execution of our most important commercial initiatives. Some of the responsibilities include defining the execution strategy for Digital Asset initiatives like tokenization, evaluating blockchain protocols, building product operating models and developing new applications and features in Aladdin, leading technical integrations, and researching new blockchain technologies. The role requires a strong background in engineering, traditional finance, decentralized finance, blockchain technology, and Aladdin.


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