Associate - Data Engineering
Core
Building and modernizing the core framework of BlackRock's next-generation enterprise data platform, focusing on automating and standardizing data acquisition, ingestion, transformation, orchestration, and distribution.
Role type
Associate Data Engineer (Backend Platform)
Builds
Modular, API-driven platform capabilities for metadata, logging, orchestration, workflow generation, onboarding, and operational control.
Domain
Financial Services / Enterprise Data Platform Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Python, SQL, REST API development (FastAPI/Flask), gRPC, Protocol Buffers, Cloud-native development, Container orchestration, Object-oriented design
Preferred skills
DAG-based workflow orchestration, Snowflake, dbt, Event-driven architectures, AI/ML integration, Prompt engineering, Java
Technologies
Python, FastAPI, Flask, gRPC, Protocol Buffers, Azure, Containers, Snowflake, dbt
Responsibilities
Design and develop scalable platform services and APIs; Build backend components for modular architecture; Contribute to shared platform components; Participate in full SDLC; Improve performance and observability; Integrate AI-enabled capabilities; Contribute to engineering standards.
Seniority
Associate (Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC)
