Vice President, Lead Full Stack Engineer - SMA Solutions

About this role
Team Overview
BlackRock SMA Solutions helps clients customize portfolios for unique tax, values-alignment, or investment exposures across direct indexing, fixed income, active equity, and multi-asset. We deliver world-class service to all of our clients, from wealth advisors to family offices to endowments and foundations.
About this Role
At BlackRock SMA Solution we obsess with our clients: we put them front and central to everything we do. The focus of this role is to contribute to BlackRock codebase and collaborate with users to identify their needs and help them be more efficient. Our platform is called Arya and is based on microservices architecture with our web application being the interface with users. The web application is built using React and our microservices are written in Python. Therefore, you can expect a lot of Python and JavaScript (and more specifically Typescript) programming. We practice agile software development and work in two-week sprints. This role will work closely with all other members of our 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 all parts of the tech stack.
Key Responsibilities
Build robust and maintainable web based user interfaces that also provide a delightful user experience
Fully own feature development, from adding features to the front-end of our web applications to adding capabilities in microservices to adding structures in relational database
Design and develop (parts of) microservices ecosystem that provides functionality for equity portfolio construction tools for direct indexing
Support building and releasing software components and deploying them to k8s cluster
Provide continuous improvements to our enterprise fintech platform through modernization of current components and choice of contemporary technologies and enterprise third party components
Write code that is easily understood and maintainable by other team members
Take a lead role on projects and initiatives
Mentor and help to grow junior members of the team
Keep up to date with developments in technologies we are using
Actively participate in recruitment efforts
Qualifications
Solid knowledge of programming fundamentals—algorithms, data structures, design patterns, and paradigms
Advanced knowledge of web development, with a solid understanding of front end and back end ecosystems
Seasoned TypeScript/Python background or experience with related modern object-oriented languages (Java, Scala, etc.) is a plus
Strong understanding of application architecture, and various ways of integrating different components of distributed software ecosystem
Five-plus years’ experience in a similar role
Experience leading projects and teams
Experience in an Amazon Web Services (AWS) ecosystem
Familiarity with relational databases
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate and work effectively, supporting various business departments
Ability to work in fast-paced interdisciplinary environment

For San Francisco, CA and Sausalito, CA Only the salary range for this position is USD$162,000.00 - USD$215,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, 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 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,