About this role
About this role
At BlackRock, technology sits at the core of our business, and Aladdin® is the platform that powers investment decisions, risk management, and operational workflows across the firm and for our clients globally.
We are seeking a Solutions Architect within Aladdin Engineering to lead solutions architecture and engineering delivery across critical business transformation initiatives. This role is focused on partnering with BlackRock Global Markets to define and deliver end‑to‑end solutions that solve complex business problems, while ensuring alignment with Aladdin’s broader platform architecture and engineering standards.
You will operate at the intersection of business, product, and engineering, transforming Investment and Trading processes into automated, scalable, and resilient solutions, and guide global cross functional teams to deliver at scale.
Role responsibilities
Solution Architecture
Own the
end
‑
to
‑
end solution architecture
for key Business and Aladdin capabilities and workflows.
Translate business and product requirements into
scalable, secure, and implementable technical designs.
Be the glue across core Aladdin Product and Platform teams.
Execute and accelerate the delivery of cross‑functional initiatives.
Be adept at operating with ambiguity and evolving requirements.
Define:
Solution boundaries, system interactions, and integration patterns
Data flows, APIs, and service responsibilities
Non-functional requirements (performance, resilience, scalability, security)
Ensure solutions align to
enterprise architecture standards
, while remaining pragmatic and delivery-oriented
Drive
architecture decision-making and trade-offs
(build vs buy, performance vs cost, speed vs robustness)
Engineering Leadership & Execution
Lead and scale
globally distributed engineering teams
to rapidly deliver solutions.
Own delivery across the full
Agentic SDLC
, from design through production
Ensure strong execution across:
High-availability distributed systems
Front-to-back investment and trading lifecycle workflows.
Client-facing and internal platform capabilities
Embed engineering excellence across:
CI/CD and DevOps practices
Observability, reliability, and incident management
Security and regulatory compliance
Cross
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Platform Integration & System Design
Design and govern
integration across Aladdin domains
, including:
Trading, portfolio management, risk, and operations
Data and analytics platforms
External client and partner systems
Ensure solutions are
modular, reusable, and interoperable.
Anticipate and resolve
system-level dependencies and failure points.
Technology Strategy
Define technology strategy at the
solution / domain level
, including:
API-first, event-driven, and real-time data architectures
Adoption of cloud-native patterns and microservices
Evaluate emerging technologies and drive adoption where they create
tangible business or engineering value.
Drive use of
AI / GenAI capabilities
in both:
Product features
Engineering productivity and automation
Stakeholder Engagement & Translation
Act as the
primary technical bridge
between:
Business and product stakeholders
Engineering and platform teams
Translate complex requirements into
clear solution designs and delivery plans.
Influence senior stakeholders by framing
architecture decisions in business terms
(risk, cost, time-to-market, client impact)
Quality, Risk, and Governance
Identify and mitigate
solution-level risks
early in the lifecycle.
Ensure adherence to:
Architecture standards
Security and data governance policies
Lead
architecture and design reviews
across teams.
Drive consistency and quality across multiple concurrent solutions.
Experience
Extensive experience in
solution architecture and software engineering leadership
Proven track record delivering
complex, large-scale technology solutions
in enterprise environments.
Experience leading
cross functional programs
with high business and client impact.
Background in financial technology or complex domain-driven platforms preferred.
Technical expertise
Strong system design experience across:
Distributed systems and microservices
API and integration architectures
Cloud-native platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
Deep understanding of:
Data flows and event-driven architectures
Scalability, performance, and resilience patterns
Ability to operate across platforms and
multiple technology domains
, rather than a deep specialization in one.
Leadership attributes
Ability to operate in complex market and organizational contexts, translating strategic objectives into actionable plans.
Proven track record of
driving innovation, navigating ambiguity
, and delivering measurable outcomes at scale.
Proven experience influencing
cross-functional senior stakeholders.
Strong communication skills to distill complex systems into
clear, decision-ready narratives.
AI-First, Human-in-the-Loop:
Embrace AI-driven solutions as a default for efficiency and scale, while keeping expert human judgment in critical loops to ensure quality and trust.
Platform Over People:
Prioritizes building robust platforms and automation over relying on individual heroic efforts, enabling sustainable and scalable growth.
Standardization Everywhere:
Drives consistency in tools, processes, and data across the board, reducing complexity and improving interoperability and maintainability.
Deep Co-Ownership with Business partners:
Fosters a culture of partnership with the BlackRock Global Markets Group, aligning closely on priorities, sharing roadmaps and KPIs, and co-owning outcomes to ensure the platform truly meets business needs.
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.