BlackRock

Associate, Frontend Software Engineer (React)

Chicago, IL

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 26 days ago

TypeScriptReactGitCI/CDRESTWebSocketsExcelTest AutomationManual TestingCollaboration

About the role

At BlackRock, your work will combine the scale and stability of a global firm with the ownership and innovation of a product-driven engineering team.
With over USD $14 trillion of assets, we have an exceptional responsibility: our technology empowers millions of investors to save for retirement, pay for university, buy a home, and improve their financial well-being.
Being an engineer at BlackRock means you get the best of both worlds: working for one of the most sophisticated financial companies while being part of a software development team responsible for next-generation technology and solutions.

Design and build complex, workflow-driven user interfaces using TypeScript and React
Drive performance optimization, maintainability, and architectural consistency across applications
Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver business-critical enhancements
Expertise building and maintaining tooling for TypeScript projects (e.g., build systems, testing frameworks, developer workflows)
Demonstrable experience building modern software using engineering tools such as git, unit testing and integration testing tools, mocking frameworks.
Background in building high-quality software using design-focused and test-driven approaches
Strong analytical and software design skills, with an emphasis on writing well-tested code.
At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work - enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients.
To support you, we've provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.

Ability to form positive relationships with partnering teams, sponsors, and user groups.

Familiarity with Visual Regression Testing and Unit Testing
Knowledge of functional programming ( RxJS )
Experience working with REST APIs and WebSockets
Understanding of financial markets and industry workflows
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.
Guidance on AI use for candidates

Strong expertise in TypeScript and React
Experience building large-scale, production-grade front-end applications
Deep understanding of UI architecture, state management, and performance optimization

With over USD $14 trillion of assets, we have an exceptional responsibility: our technology empowers millions of investors to save for retirement, pay for university, buy a home, and improve their 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.
As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.

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