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Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra Category: Implementation Job Requisition #: R245272 Date posted: Aug. 27, 2024
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Team Overview
BlackRock Index Services (BIS) is responsible for the design, development, and administration of Fixed Income Equity & Multi-Asset class indices used by both internal and external clients. Our success hinges on producing highly accurate, best-of-breed indices in a timely manner.
BIS is looking for an experienced Senior Database Developer (Associate) to contribute to the development of our next generation Equity, Fixed Income & Multi-Asset Index Calculation, Simulation & Delivery platform.
Role Responsibilities
This role will be responsible for all aspects of database development, testing & support by harnessing modern development technologies
You are passionate about multiple aspects of enterprise database development - Performance, Scale, Resilience, Usability and Maintainability.
Convert high level Architecture to Database Models
As a key member of our engineering team, you will be encouraged and empowered to bring your ideas forward to help shape our technology roadmap & solutions.
Become a strong member of our globally distributed and diverse team
Collaborate with cross functional teams of Product Management, Equity/Fixed Income Research, Platform Engineering, Data Operations & Production and Program Management to deliver innovative Indices
You are a well-organized engineer with strong attention to detail and an uncompromising approach to quality
Respond to technical questions from clients and perform ad-hoc analyses when needed to support and substantiate the response
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
B.S./MS (or equivalent) in a STEM subject area with 4 to 8 years of experience in Enterprise Software Development
Strong background in Database application development, designing and Modeling.
Hands on experience in writing complex SQL queries and defining DB objects.
Experience in query performance tuning and optimization at database level.
Experience with both Structured and unstructured data.
Good understanding of SQL & NoSQL Database concepts, with solid experience on any RDBMS Database tech like Oracle / SQL Server/ Sybase / Snowflake is must.
Good understanding of database architecture and DBA knowledge is desirable.
Experience with development of Object Relational mapping (ORM) solutions is required.
Solid understanding & knowledge of Unix/Linux and related infrastructure
Superior problem solving and troubleshooting skills and perseverance to identity Root cause of any problem.
Experience working in an agile software development environment and with related technologies (Git, JIRA, ADO, Azure Pipelines)
Knowledge of Market and reference Data is highly desirable.
Understanding of Equity / Fixed Income / Real Estate Investment & Trading ecosystem
Candidates with knowledge of Equity / Fixed Income / Real Estate indices will be given preference
Experience with BlackRock Aladdin platform & Dashboard technologies is a huge plus
Experience implementing solutions that interface with financial industry business partners such as data providers is highly desirable:
Data providers such as Bloomberg, Reuters, FT Interactive Data, Factset, Rimes
Index vendors such as MSCI, S&P, Barclays, JP Morgan
Trading, Clearing and Funds Transfer messaging networks such as SWIFT, FIX, FICC/DTC, MarketAxess
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.
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.
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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.
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