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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Java Engineer, Associate - **Company:** gb BlackRock - **Location:** Edinburgh, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Code Review, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Persistent Data Structure, Data Stores, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft SQL Server, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Redis, Prometheus, SQL Stored Procedures, Data Streaming, Enterprise Application Integration, Scripting, Large Language Models, Snowflake, Grafana, Prompt Engineering, Spring-boot, Event Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Real Time Data, Apache Kafka, Virtual Agents, Restful APIs, Data Pipelines, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/java-engineer/blackrock-job107872998 ## About the Role B.S./M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline. - 3+ years of professional experience in Java and object-oriented design. - Strong knowledge of Spring Boot, REST APIs, and enterprise integration patterns. - Deep expertise in SQL Server, including stored procedures, performance tuning, and data modeling. - Experience with Redis for caching or data persistence. - Hands-on exposure to Kafka or similar publish-subscribe systems for real-time event processing. - Familiarity with Snowflake and data pipeline concepts (ETL, batch vs. streaming). - Experience with Agentic coding and general understanding of how LLMs are working - Strong focus on clean architecture, maintainability, and production readiness. Nice to Have - Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, or cloud-native environments (AWS/GCP). - Exposure to observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Open Telemetry). - Scripting experience in Python for automation or data analysis. - Exposure to Prompt Engineering and Agentic AI - Interest in financial systems, accounting, or investment technology ## Description At BlackRock, technology is the foundation of our business. As a Associate, Java Back-End Engineer, you'll lead by example - architecting, coding, and mentoring teams to build resilient systems that power our global post-trade operations. You'll design and deliver enterprise-scale software with a focus on reliability, performance, and clean engineering practices. About Post Trade Accounting (PTA) - A major strategic area within Aladdin and one of BlackRock's largest engineering investments. - Responsible for the systems that ensure accurate, scalable, and efficient accounting across global operations. - Expanding into data analytics and pipeline initiatives using Snowflake, Redis, and Kafka to manage high-volume, real-time data. - Collaborates closely with Product, Operations, and other Engineering teams to deliver business-critical capabilities. - Agile and collaborative environment that values technical depth, quality, and innovation. Key Responsibilities - Design and develop robust, high-performance back-end systems using Java 11+ and the Spring Boot ecosystem. - Lead design discussions, code reviews, and architecture sessions with a hands-on approach. - Build and maintain microservices and event-driven systems to process and distribute large-scale financial data. - Develop data integration and pipeline components that connect systems across Snowflake, SQL Server, and real-time streaming platforms. - Implement and optimize Redis-based caching and data stores for low-latency access patterns. - Champion best practices for code quality, testing, automation, and performance tuning. - Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure technical solutions align with product goals and business outcomes. ## Related Videos - [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) - [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) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [5 steps for running a Kubernetes environment at scale](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/88-5-steps-for-running-a-kubernetes-environment-at-scale) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Accelerating Authentication Architecture: Taking Passwordless to the Next Level](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/733-accelerating-authentication-architecture-taking-passwordless-to-the-next-level) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk)