About this role
Full Stack Developer (Associate) — London Engineering Team (Preqin & eFront | BlackRock)
Preqin (part of BlackRock) is looking for a skilled Full Stack Developer (Associate) to join our London Engineering Team. In this role, you’ll help design, build, and run products across Preqin and eFront, supporting applications used by clients globally.
You’ll collaborate with a high-performing, international team and work across both the technical and functional layers of the product in a fast-growing Private Markets environment. You’ll contribute to delivering scalable, cloud-first solutions using modern engineering practices and technologies including .NET, Azure, and modern web frameworks. Python, AWS and Snowflake experience are a plus.
Technologies & Concepts
Backend: .NET 8 / .NET 10 (primary)
Frontend: React / TypeScript / Micro front-end architecture
Cloud: Azure services (primary); AWS (nice to have)
Data: MS SQL, MongoDB, Snowflake
APIs: gRPC and REST
Architecture: Microservices, cloud-native distributed systems
Containerisation & Orchestration: Containers, Kubernetes, orchestration tools and patterns
Python: Nice to have / plus
Responsibilities
Build new features end-to-end, from concept through production deployment
Take ownership of parts of a SaaS product, including production monitoring and incident resolution in the cloud
Apply information security practices throughout design and delivery
Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering ways of working (CI/CD, automated testing, best practices)
Collaborate with a talented, open-minded team with a strong innovation mindset
Essential Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Organizational Sciences, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
2–5 years of experience in backend development (.NET) and frontend development with modern frameworks (React/TypeScript)
Strong understanding of OOP concepts and engineering best practices
Experience building and consuming APIs using gRPC and/or REST
Understanding of microservices architecture and development
Understanding of containerisation and deploying cloud-native applications
Fluent English (written and spoken)
Ability to navigate and understand an existing codebase
Interest in the functional side of the product; finance industry knowledge is a plus
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proactive and able to handle multiple workstreams
Nice to have
Python experience
AWS exposure
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; 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, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.
