Platform Engineer (Python, Index Fixed income), Investments, Associate

Key Responsibilities: Developing andmaintainingthetestingand productionenvironmentstosupporta rapidly growing businessandtheacceleratedlife cycleof portfolio construction algorithms. Collaborating closely within the PM Architecture team to design and implement robust infrastructure solutionsand common algo componentsthat enhance theimpact andefficiency ofIFI algorithms. Ensuring the resiliency and reliability ofAlgo Platform, which supports over 2 million IFI algo runs annually,in partnership with Aladdin, BlackRocks risk management and investment platform. Maintaining telemetry systems tomonitorthe performance and health of development environments and algorithms, ensuringtimelydetection and resolution of issues. Managing a comprehensive testing framework tovalidatethe accuracyandreliability of algorithms and infrastructure components. Driving innovation byleveragingcutting-edgetechnologies and best practices to continuously improve the performance and scalability of the platform. Providing technical leadership and mentorship, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning within the team. Skills/Qualifications: Strong quantitative background (at leastBA/BS inMaths/Science/Engineering/related discipline) 4- 6 years of experience in similar industry Extensive experiencewith Pythonin production environments Practical knowledge of cloud technologiese.g.Docker, CI/CDpipelines Working knowledge of Fixed Income markets Excellent problem-solving skills andprocess-orientedapproach Excellent teamwork and communication skills Knowledge of BlackRock Aladdin tools beneficial