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# VP, Software Engineer (Java & C++)

- **Company:** BlackRock, Inc.
- **Location:** London, UK (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Concurrent Computing, Distributed Systems, Fault Tolerance, Machine Learning, Message Broker, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, NoSQL, Software Architecture, Redis, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Test-Driven Development (TDD), ReactJS, System Availability, Snowflake, Vue.js, AngularJS, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Front End Software Development
- **Published:** June 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/CDCDF621AB8C498BAD3151EB2538F144/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering,Mathematicsor equivalent.
 * Over7years of hands-on experience inCoreJava, C++andenterprise-grade software engineering.
 * Experience leading engineering teams, projects, or being fully responsible for the design and technical quality of a significant application, system, or keycomponent.
 * Ability to form positive relationships with partnering teams, sponsors, and user groups
 * Strong interest incurrent and emerging trends of platforms and technologies
 * In-depth understanding of concurrent programming and designing high throughput, high availability, fault-tolerant distributed applications.
 * Expertisein buildingadoptimizingdistributed applications using SQL and/or NoSQL technologies such as MSSQL, MongoDB, Snowflake, or Redis.
 * Strong interest in distributed systems , infrastructure services, cloudtechnologyand AI/ML techniques.
 * Prior experience with message broker technology such as Kafka orgRPC.
 * Prior experience or academic knowledge in AI , solutions , and technology is a plus.
 * Knowledge of modern front-end frameworks such as React, Vue.js, or Angular is a plus.
 * Excellent analytical and software architecture design skills , with an emphasis on test-driven development.
 * Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
 * Experience or real interest in finance , investments or portfolio management processes, and an ability to translate business problems into technical solutions

## Description

* Own project priorities, timelines, and deliverables,leveragingAgile methodologies
 * Design and deliver highly efficient, scalable, and resilient systems with strong availability and fault tolerance.Hands-on coding
 * Contribute to the development of Aladdin's global, multi-asset trading platform
 * Act as a senior individual contributor , delivering key capabilities within portfolio management systems, including next-generation portfolio construction and monitoring
 * Partner with product management and business stakeholders to define and evolve the product roadmap
 * Design innovative solutions to complex problems , proactively identifying risks and removing roadblocks
 * Provide technical leadership -driving team productivity, mentoring developers, and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence


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