> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1975043-senior-backend-java-engineer-aladdin-engineering-vice-president](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1975043-senior-backend-java-engineer-aladdin-engineering-vice-president). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Backend Java Engineer - Aladdin Engineering, Vice President - **Company:** Blackrock, Inc. - **Location:** New York, NY, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $162,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Acceptance Test-Driven Development, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Concurrent Computing, Relational Databases, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Middleware, Fault Tolerance, Hibernate (Java), Spring Framework, Apache Maven, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, NoSQL, Open Source Technology, Software Architecture, Redis, Software Tools, Cloud Services, Ansible, Message Oriented Middleware, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Google Cloud, Test-Driven Development (TDD), ReactJS, System Availability, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Sybase, Git, Vue.js, AngularJS, Integration Tests, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Cassandra, Apache Kafka, Front End Software Development, Virtual Agents, Terraform, Grpc, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.manhattanjobs.com/job.asp?id=3343334314&tx=ZT2524THV&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * B.S. / M.S. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related subject area * 7+ years of proven experience Skills and Experience: * A proven foundation in core Java and related technologies, with OO skills and design patterns * Track record building high quality software with design-focused and test-driven approaches * Hands-on experience in Java/ Spring Framework/Sprint Boot/Hibernate * In depth understanding of concurrent programming and experience in designing high throughput, high availability, fault tolerant distributed applications. * Extensive experiencing building micro services architecture / SOA is required. * Experience in message oriented streaming middleware architecture is required (Kafka, MQ, AMPS, NATS, etc) * Understanding of relational databases is a must. * Demonstrable experience building modern software using engineering tools such as git, maven, unit testing and integration testing tools, mocking frameworks. * Experience with Agentic coding and general understanding of how LLMs are working * Strong analytical and software architecture design skills with an emphasis on test driven development * Great analytical, problem-solving and communication skills * Some experience or a real interest in finance, investment processes, and/or an ability to translate business problems into technical solutions. * Experience leading development teams, projects or being responsible for the design and technical quality of a significant application, system, or component. Ability to form positive relationships with partnering teams, sponsors, and user groups. Nice to have and opportunities to learn: * Expertise in building distributed applications using SQL and/or NOSQL technologies like MS SQL, Sybase, Cassandra or Redis * A real-world practitioner of applying cloud-native design patterns to event-driven microservice architectures. * Exposure to high scale distributed technology like Kafka, Mongo, Ignite, Redis * Exposure to building microservices and APIs ideally with REST, Kafka or gRPC * Experience working in an agile development team or on open-source development projects. * Experience with optimization, algorithms or related quantitative processes. * Experience with Cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud * Experience with cloud deployment technology (Docker, Ansible, Terraform, etc.) is also a plus. * Experience with DevOps and tools like Azure DevOps * Experience with AI-related projects/products or experience working in an AI research environment. * Knowledge of modern front-end frameworks such as React, Vue.js or Angular is a plus. * Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud services is beneficial. * A degree, certifications or opensource track record that shows you have a mastery of software engineering principles. * Exposure to Prompt Engineering and Agentic AI ## Description * Lead individual projects priorities, deadlines and deliverables using AGILE methodologies. * Deliver high throughput, scalable, highly available, concurrent and fault tolerant software systems. * Collaborate with team members in a multi-office, multi-country environment. * Deliver high efficiency, high availability, concurrent and fault tolerant software systems. * Significantly contribute to development of Aladdin's global, multi-asset trading platform. * Work with product management and business users to define the roadmap for the product. * Design and develop innovative solutions to complex problems, identifying issues and roadblocks. * Apply validated quality software engineering practices through all phases of development. * Ensure resilience and stability through quality code reviews, unit, regression and user acceptance testing, dev ops and level two production support. * Be a leader with vision and a partner in brainstorming solutions for team productivity, efficiency, guiding and motivating others. * Drive a strong culture by bringing principles of inclusion and diversity to the team and setting the tone through specific recruiting, management actions and employee engagement. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Boosting OpenSearch Performance: gRPC Search in Action](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1935-boosting-opensearch-performance-grpc-search-in-action) - [Reducing LLM Calls with Vector Search Patterns - Raphael De Lio (Redis)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1714-reducing-llm-calls-with-vector-search-patterns-raphael-de-lio-redis) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers)