Associate, Full-Stack Engineer (Python/React) - SMA Solutions

About this role About BlackRock SMA Solutions :   At BlackRock SMA Solutions, our strategies are designed to put our clients’ and their clients’ interests at the center of our investment advice; to minimize costs and taxes; and to incorporate each client’s unique   values -aligned preferences into their investment portfolio. Offering a full suite of tools for our clients, from direct-indexing to active equity and fixed income strategies—with   evolution   a constant part of our game.   As a business, we are fast-growing and our systems need to grow along with it. We are looking for engineers who like to innovate and seek complex problems. We recognize that strength comes from teams with a variety of perspectives, and will embrace your unique skills, curiosity, drive, and passion while giving you the opportunity to grow technically and as an individual. Engineers looking to work in the areas of orchestration, data modeling, data pipelines, APIs, storage, distribution, distributed computation,   consumption   and infrastructure are ideal candidates.     About this Role:   We are expanding the team of engineers that   owns   and   operates   our extensive data platform underpinning the SMA business. In this role, you will contribute across the full technology stack ,   building user-facing applications, developing backend services, and evolving our data platform to support a wide range of business needs.   As a full-stack engineer on the team, you will design and deliver end-to-end solutions that enable users to generate, consume, and interact with   data at   scale . This includes developing intuitive front-end interfaces, building scalable backend services and APIs, and enhancing data pipelines and storage systems. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure data and applications are reliable,   timely , and of high quality .   Key Responsibilities:   Own feature development end-to-end, from front-end user interfaces to backend services and data layer enhancements   Design, build, and   maintain   scalable applications and APIs that enable interaction with the firm’s data platform   Develop and enhance data pipelines and services that generate and consume data from diverse systems   Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions and user-facing tools   Support deployment, monitoring, and reliability of applications and services in production environments   Troubleshoot issues in live systems and provide real-time support for critical problems   Continuously   improve   platform capabilities through modernization and adoption of   new technologies   Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code that can be easily understood by other team members   Stay current with developments in technologies across front-end, backend, and data ecosystems   Requirements:   BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience   At least 3+ years of post-university experience as a full-stack engineer   Strong understanding of programming fundamentals—algorithms, data structures, design patterns, and paradigms   Proficiency   in Python and experience building backend services or APIs   Experience with web development and front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or similar)   Solid knowledge of SQL and relational databases   Experience designing and working with distributed systems or service-oriented architectures .   Ability to troubleshoot problems in live environments and provide real-time support   Strong communication   skills and ability to collaborate across business and technical teams   Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment   Desirable Additional Qualifications:   Experience working in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)   Experience with data warehousing solutions (e.g., Snowflake) and large-scale analytics environments   Familiarity with DAG-based job scheduling tools   Experience with containerization and orchestration platforms (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)   Experience in the Financial Services industry   For San Francisco, CA Only the salary range for this position is USD$132,500.00 - USD$162,000.00 . 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 getti