Vice President, Software Engineer - Aperio

About this role

About Aperio:

At Aperio (part of BlackRock), our strategies are designed to put our clients’ and their clients’ interests at the center of our investment advice; to minimize costs and taxes; and to incorporate each client’s unique environmental, social, and governance (ESG) preferences. We are a purposefully growing quantitative/index-tracking investment management business specializing in managing customized equity portfolios tax efficiently.

At Aperio, we work hard and move quickly as a well-coordinated, collaborative team whose exceptional people are focused on providing extraordinary client service. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow and contribute in a fun, industry-disruptive, fast-paced environment, Aperio is the place for you.

About this Role:

The focus of this role is to contribute to Aperio codebase and collaborate with users to identify their needs and help them be more efficient. Aperio’s software ecosystem is based on microservices architecture with our web application being the interface with users. The web application is built using React, so you can expect a lot of JavaScript (and more specifically Typescript) programming. Aperio practices agile software development and works in two-week sprints. This role will work closely with all other members of the Aperio technology team as well as members of our project management team and end users. The role is perfectly suited for a true full stack developer that enjoys working on user facing (front end) part of the tech stack.

Key responsibilities

• Continuously improve Aperio’s CI/CD practices
• Write code that is easily understood and maintainable by other team members
• Provide consistent improvements to Aperio’s enterprise fintech platform through modernization of current components and choice of contemporary technologies and enterprise third party components
• Actively participate in recruitment efforts
• Design (parts of) microservices ecosystem that provides functionality for equity portfolio construction tools for direct indexing
• Take a lead role on projects and initiatives
• Fully own our microservices from interface definition to writing front-end and back-end code to handing them over for deployment in k8s cluster
• Keep up to date with developments in technologies Aperio is using
• Mentor and help to grow junior members of the team

Qualifications

• Ability to work in fast-paced interdisciplinary environment
• Advanced knowledge of web development, with a deep understanding of the JavaScript ecosystem
• Familiarity with relational databases
• Experience in an Amazon Web Services (AWS) ecosystem
• Five-plus years’ experience in a similar role
• Ability to communicate and work effectively, supporting various business departments
• Strong understating of web-based application architecture and ways of integrating them with other software systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience leading projects and teams
• Solid knowledge of programming fundamentals—algorithms, data structures, design patterns, and paradigms
• Seasoned Python background or related experience with modern object-oriented languages (Java, Scala, etc.)

For California only the salary range for this position is $161,500 – $200,000. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s current hybrid work model is designed to enable in-person connections and collaboration that is core to our culture, while supporting increased flexibility for all employees. In line with local health guidance and regulations, employees are required to work at least 3 days in the office each week, with the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. The health, safety and well-being of our people will always be our top priorities; we will continue to monitor local conditions and health advisories in making decisions about our work environments.

About BlackRock

At 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.