Python Developer - Associate

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

BlackRock is a dynamic, data-driven team at the intersection of finance and technology. As a software engineer, you will build applications and processes to help drive business growth and collaborate with experienced engineers to develop and improve software systems.

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Responsibilities

Design, code, test, and support reliable, robust software applications and services that meet high-quality standards
Participate in cross-functional feature requirements gathering, design, and implementation
Collaborate with product management to prioritize and organize development sprints
Perform code reviews and provide timely, constructive feedback to fellow engineers

Qualification

Required

2–5 years of experience in Python programming
Strong background in mathematics, algorithms, logic, and statistics
Extensive database experience (MySQL preferred; SQL/Postgres also valuable)
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or STEM field

Preferred

Proficiency with Python packages, such as Pandas, NumPy, DashApps
Hands-on experience with AWS (RDS, EC2, serverless) and Open Container Initiative (OCI) container packaging and runtime
Interest and knowledge in finance, particularly Options, Stocks, and Bonds