**About this role** Are you interested in building innovative technology that crafts the financial markets? Do you like working at the speed of a startup, and solving some of the world’s most exciting challenges? Do you want to work with, and learn from, hands-on leaders in technology and finance? At BlackRock, we are looking for Software Engineers who like to innovate and solve sophisticated problems. We recognize that strength comes from diversity, and will embrace your outstanding skills, curiosity, and passion while giving you the opportunity to grow technically and as an individual. We invest and protect over $9 trillion (USD) of assets and have an extraordinary responsibility to our clients all over the world. Our technology empowers millions of investors to save for retirement, pay for college, buy a home, and improve their financial well-being. Being a technologist at BlackRock means you get the best of both worlds: working for one of the most sophisticated financial companies and being part of a software development team responsible for next generation technology and solutions. What are Aladdin and Aladdin Engineering? You will be working on BlackRock's investment operating system called Aladdin. Aladdin is used both internally within BlackRock and externally by many financial institutions. Aladdin combines sophisticated risk analytics with comprehensive portfolio management, trading, and operations tools on a single platform to power informed decision-making and create a connective tissue for thousands of users investing worldwide. Our Quality Assurance teams reside inside the Aladdin Engineering group. We collaboratively build the next generation of technology that changes the way information, people, and technology intersect for global investment firms. We build and package tools that manage trillions in assets and supports millions of financial instruments. We perform risk calculations and process millions of transactions for thousands of users every day worldwide! Being a member of Aladdin Engineering, you will be: Tenacious: Work in a fast paced and highly complex environment Creative thinker: Analyze multiple solutions and deploy technologies in a flexible way. Great teammate: Think and work collaboratively and communicate effectively. Fast learner: Pick up new concepts and apply them quickly. Job Purpose / Background: AQE (Aladdin Quality Engineering) is a globally distributed team supporting Quality Engineering initiatives for Apps on Aladdin. AQE employs use of industry-leading tools (Selenium, Cypress, Cucumber, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) automation servers, Azure dev ops) to support the testing activities. As a QA Engineer you will work as part of the Global testing team supporting Quality Engineering activities for applications on the Aladdin platform. Responsibilities include: + Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers by providing technical guidance, coaching, and support in building effective testing solutions to enable the delivery of high‑quality products. Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement across the team. + Remain hands‑on and accountable for functional deliveries. Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and cross‑functional stakeholders to understand client requirements, contribute to solution design, and ensure high‑quality outcomes. + Own end‑to‑end testing activities from planning through execution—across functional and non‑functional requirements, including test strategy, design, development, execution, and delivery. + Drive improvements in productivity, test coverage, automation, and shift‑left practices by effectively leveraging AI. Expand functional, negative, and edge‑case coverage using AI‑generated insights, refined through strong domain knowledge. Contribute to defining accuracy, precision, and acceptance thresholds for AI‑powered solutions. + Utilize AI‑driven metrics and quality trends to proactively identify high‑risk areas, influence go/no‑go decisions and recommend testing strategies aligned with the organization’s zero‑incident vision. + Champion a strong culture of quality across teams by promoting awareness, adoption, and adherence to established quality standards and best practices. + Identify, prioritize, and drive quality‑focused enhancements to continuously improve application stability, resilience, and scalability. + Regularly review test coverage, automation effectiveness, and testing workflows to improve efficiency and quality across the SDLC. + Promote an inclusive and diverse team culture by embedding principles of inclusion into hiring, people management, and employee engagement, and by leading through example. Qualifications: + B.E. / B.Tech. / MCA degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related subject area + 10+ years of proven experience Skills and Experience: + Proven experience in a senior QA role within the financial services domain, preferably in asset management or a related area, with strong understanding of investment management workflows, risk management practices, regulatory compliance, or investment accounting. + Ability to leverage AI for test scenario generation from requirements, designs, APIs, and business workflows, with the capability to validate, refine, and prioritize AI‑generated outputs using strong domain expertise. + Hands‑on experience in building and driving adoption of AI agents to accelerate test automation, including areas such as code generation, pull‑request reviews, and autonomous test execution. + Exposure to Java‑based automation frameworks and modern test tooling such as Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress. + Proven track record of defining, leading, and executing effective test strategies that drive continuous improvement in quality, efficiency, and reliability. + Deep understanding of software quality assurance and engineering principles, methodologies, and best practices, with solid experience working in Agile delivery environments. + Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate, and drive alignment across cross‑functional and geographically distributed teams. + Strong technical foundation in RDBMS concepts, SQL, application infrastructure, performance testing tools and methodologies (e.g., JMeter or equivalent), and API testing for complex, distributed systems. + A self‑motivated and proactive mindset, with a willingness to take ownership, dive deep into complex problem areas, and work closely with teams at all levels to deliver effective solutions. + Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to identify, assess, and resolve complex quality and engineering challenges. + Experience working as part of an Agile development team, contributing actively to planning, execution, and continuous improvement practices. Nice to have and opportunities to learn: + AZURE Dev Ops, CI/CD integration and associated tools and processes (Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) automation servers, Maven, SonarQube). + AI and Machine Learning (Windsurf or GitHub CoPilot) + Cloud based testing. + API testing (Postman, Soap UI) **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. **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. For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock (http://careers.blackrock.com/) | Twitter: @blackrock (https://twitter.com/blackrock) | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.