Associate, Frontend Software Engineer (React)

About this role About This Role   We are looking for a Frontend Software Engineer to help build and enhance   our   internal platform   which   supports   operations ,   sales , and portfolio management workflows. In this role, you will create intuitive user experiences that help investment professionals analyze data, manage strategies, and make informed decisions.   This is an opportunity to work on complex, business-critical applications in a fast-paced environment, partnering closely with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful technology. At BlackRock, your work will combine the scale and stability of a global firm with the ownership and innovation of a product-driven engineering team.   With over USD $14 trillion of assets, we have an exceptional responsibility: our technology empowers millions of investors to save for retirement, pay for university, buy a home, and improve their financial well-being.   Being an engineer at BlackRock means you get the best of both worlds: working for one of the most sophisticated financial companies while being part of a software development team responsible for next-generation technology and solutions.   About You   Tenacious:  You excel in a fast-paced,  highly complex  environment and persist in solving tough challenges.   Creative problem solver:  You   analyze   multiple solutions and deploy technologies in a flexible way to tackle problems efficiently.   Collaborative teammate:  You think and work collaboratively, communicate effectively, and inspire those around you.   Fast learner:  You pick up new concepts quickly and apply them to your work with minimal guidance.   What   you’ll   do :   Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering ways of working (CI/CD, automated testing, best practices)   Design and build complex, workflow-driven user interfaces using TypeScript and React   Drive performance optimization, maintainability, and architectural consistency across applications   Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver business-critical enhancements   Skills and Experience:   Strong   expertise   in TypeScript and React   Expertise   building and   maintaining   tooling for TypeScript projects (e.g., build systems, testing frameworks, developer workflows)   Experience building large-scale, production-grade front-end applications   Deep understanding of UI architecture, state management, and performance optimization   UX   expertise : experience designing intuitive applications that distill complex, real-time data into clear, actionable user experiences, with a strong focus on user productivity   Take ownership of parts of a SaaS product, including production monitoring and incident resolution   Demonstrable experience building modern software using engineering tools such as git, unit testing and integration testing tools, mocking frameworks.   Background in   building high-quality software using design-focused and test-driven approaches   Strong analytical and software design skills, with an emphasis on writing well-tested code.   Ability to form positive relationships with partnering teams, sponsors, and user groups.   Nice to have   Familiarity with Visual Regression Testing and Unit Testing   Knowledge of functional programming ( RxJS )   Experience working with REST APIs and   WebSockets   Understanding of financial markets and industry workflows   For Chicago, IL Only the salary range for this position is USD$120,000.00 - USD$148,000.00 . 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 dri