Java Developer, Associate

About This RoleWeb Tech SolutionsThe Web Tech Solutions team is responsible for providing a solid software technology platform serving more than 100 public-facing websites of our company under the blackrock.com and ishares.com domains. These websites serve around 4 million individual visits per month, providing comprehensive data about our investment funds on more than 100 000 so-called product pages, enable roughly thousands of updates of web content and roughly 10 000 document uploads daily, as well as provide authentication for close to a million registered users globally.As a Java Developer, You Will BeImplementing new Spring Boot microservices as part of a greenfield modernization projectWorking on bugfixes, performance improvements and other enhancements in a Spring MVC environmentTesting your own code and taking full ownership – we build it, we run it, from unit tests to automated QACooperating with partner teams across the globe to agree on API contracts and integrating our servicesWhat You'll NeedMinimum 5 years of experience in back end or full stack developmentConfidence in using core Java (preferably version 17 or newer)Working knowledge of build tools, preferably MavenSolid understanding and adherence to REST standardsStrict adherence to clean coding conceptsSolid understanding and adherence to secure coding best practicesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsWilling to work with global project teams spread across several time zonesNice To HaveExperience with Spring or a similar IoC container frameworkExperience with Spring Boot or a similar lightweight microservice framework (Micronaut, Quarkus)Basic understanding of K8s and experience with public cloud providers is a plusWorking knowledge of at least one enterprise CMS systemBasic understanding of public web concepts (e.g. (SEO, CDNs)Knowledge and interest in the financial services industry domain is a plusOur BenefitsTo help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.Our hybrid work modelBlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. 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. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.About BlackRockAt BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience 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. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrockBlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.