Full Stack Engineering Lead
BlackRock
Full Stack Engineering Lead
BlackRock
Runs investment funds and sells risk software
About this role
Business Unit Overview:
US Wealth Advisory (USWA) Businessdelivers BlackRock's full set of capabilities - iShares, alpha-seeking and alternative products, portfoliosolutionsand technology services - to wealth management firms and financial advisors in the US.
TheAdvisorEngagementgroupwithin the USWA Business deliversa broad set of services and client engagement approaches that amplify the work of our client teams. This includes digital client engagement, business consulting, thought leadership, advisor growth programs, and advisor education. The team also works closely with Global Marketing to design an integrated USWA marketing strategy. WEA (Wealth Enablement and Analytics) Engineeringteam withinAdvisor Engagement groupis responsible fordeveloping new tools and capabilities which enable Sales, Portfolio Consulting, andotherWealthDistributionpartnersto self-service their advisor engagements, and drive innovation and scale.
Job Purpose/Background:
We are seeking an energetic professionaltolead a team of Full Stack developersandhavehands on technical experience in design and development ofPython based ApplicationsandAngularbasedInteractive Data Visualization solutions.
The successful candidate will play akey role in advancing the organization's Applied AI strategyby integrating AI-powered capabilities intoportfolio designplatforms, engineering workflows, and business processes. The individual willidentifyopportunities where AI can create measurable business value, improve productivity, and enhance client and advisor experiences while ensuring responsibility and governed adoption of AI technologies.
The individual must have a solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and extensive experience building multi-tier applications. The ideal candidate will thrive in a work environment that requires strong problem-solving skills and independent self-direction, coupled with an aptitude for team collaboration and open communication. Attention to detail and creativity in problem solving are critical skills.
KeyResponsibilities:
Lead and develop a high-performing team of Full Stack engineers, providing both technical leadership and people management while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Drive the successful delivery of strategic technology initiatives and complex programs, ensuring high-quality execution, operational excellence, andtimelydelivery in partnership with business stakeholders and cross-functional engineering teams.
Define and execute the technical strategy, architecture, and roadmap forportfolio designplatforms and applications,leveragingenterprise capabilities and promoting scalable, reusable solutions that maximize business value.
Champion Agile software developmentpracticesincluding planning, prioritization, backlog management, sprint execution, and continuous improvement to enhance team effectiveness and delivery outcomes.
Establish andmaintainengineering best practices across software development, production readiness, operational resilience, risk management, and platform governance.
Lead the adoption of Applied AI technologies and AI-assisted engineering practices to improve developer productivity, accelerate delivery, and enhance business and client experiences.
Identify, evaluate, and deliver AI-enabled solutions, intelligent workflows, and automation opportunities that drive advisor engagement, operational efficiency, and measurable business impact.
Partner closely with enterprise technology teams and business stakeholders to evaluate emerging technologies and translate innovative capabilities into scalable, production-ready solutions.
Promote responsible AI adoption byestablishingbest practices around governance, security, model evaluation, risk management, and compliance with enterprise standards.
Serve as a strategic thought partner to business and technology leaders by challenging the status quo,identifyingopportunities for innovation, and driving transformational initiatives that advance organizationalobjectives.
Mentor and coach engineers and technical leaders, promoting AI literacy, technical excellence, and professional development across the organization.
Adapt priorities and execution plans to meet evolving business needs while supporting firm-wide initiatives and delivering high-impact outcomes.
Qualifications:
Bachelors orMaster’sDegree in Computer Science, Engineering ora relateddiscipline.
Eligibility Criteria:
9–12 years of software engineering experience, preferably within the financial services industry, with at least 4 years leading high-performing Full Stack development teams.
Strong hands-onexpertisein Python and modern web application development using frameworks such as Angular or React, with a solid understanding of APIs, HTTP, and REST-basedarchitecture.
Proven experience designing, building, and supporting enterprise-scale applications, including production infrastructure, deployment architectures, resiliency strategies, and business continuity planning.
ExperienceleveragingAI-assisted development tools and delivering AI-enabled applications, intelligent workflows, or automation solutions that improve business outcomes and engineering productivity.
Strong understanding of Generative AI technologies, including Large Language Models (LLMs), prompt engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI agents, and enterprise AI architectures.
Hands-on experience with AI, Machine Learning, Generative AI, or Agentic AI solutions, including exposure to vector databases, semantic search, AI orchestration frameworks, and enterprise AI platforms.
Familiarity with Responsible AI principles, governance frameworks, model risk management, and the practical application of AI to software engineering, analytics, advisor engagement, and workflow automation.
Demonstrated ability to make sound technical and business decisions by balancing risk, governance, operational considerations, and long-term strategicobjectives.
Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across business and technology organizations globally.
Track recordof delivering high-impact solutions, building strong partnerships, and achievinghigh levelsof business stakeholder satisfaction.
Passion for technology and business innovation, with the ability to connect strategicobjectivesto technical execution andidentifyopportunities to drive scale and efficiency.
Knowledge of the financial services industry and wealth management domain is strongly preferred.
Flexibility to collaborate across global teams and support varying business and delivery schedules as needed.
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 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.
Guidance on AI use for candidates
At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. 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.
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.
To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.
BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.
BlackRock manages money for pension funds, governments, insurers, and everyday savers, and sells the software it uses to run those investments to other firms. In 2009, its purchase of Barclays Global Investors brought in the iShares fund family and made BlackRock the world's largest asset manager. Its iShares exchange-traded funds trade like stocks and mostly track market indexes, while its private funds lend to companies and invest in infrastructure and real estate. BlackRock charges a yearly fee on the money it manages, and banks, insurers, and other investors pay to use Aladdin, its system for measuring risk and running portfolios. Larry Fink and seven partners founded BlackRock in 1988, and it is based in New York City.
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