Java Developer, Associate
3 days ago• Budapest, Hungary
About this role
Web Tech Solutions
The Web Tech Solutions team is responsible for providing a solid software technology platform serving more than 100 public-facing websites of our company under the blackrock.com and ishares.com domains. These websites serve around 4 million individual visits per month, providing comprehensive data about our investment funds on more than 100 000 so-called product pages, enable roughly thousands of updates of web content and roughly 10 000 document uploads daily, as well as provide authentication for close to a million registered users globally.
As a Java Developer, you will be:
- Implementing new Spring Boot microservices as part of a greenfield modernization project
- Working on bugfixes, performance improvements and other enhancements in a Spring MVC environment
- Testing your own code and taking full ownership - we build it, we run it, from unit tests to automated QA
- Cooperating with partner teams across the globe to agree on API contracts and integrating our services
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What You'll Need:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in back end or full stack development
- Confidence in using core Java (preferably version 17 or newer)
- Working knowledge of build tools, preferably Maven
- Solid understanding and adherence to REST standards
- Strict adherence to clean coding concepts
- Solid understanding and adherence to secure coding best practices
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Willing to work with global project teams spread across several time zones
Nice to have:
- Experience with Spring or a similar IoC container framework
- Experience with Spring Boot or a similar lightweight microservice framework (Micronaut, Quarkus)
- Basic understanding of K8s and experience with public cloud providers is a plus
- Working knowledge of at least one enterprise CMS system
- Basic understanding of public web concepts (e.g. (SEO, CDNs)
- Knowledge and interest in the financial services industry domain is a plus
Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; 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 | Twitter: @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, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.
Client-provided location(s): Budapest, Hungary
Job ID: blackrock-R257734
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-11-08T19:12:22
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Life Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- Fitness Subsidies
Parental Benefits
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
- Flexible Work Hours
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Volunteer Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- Financial Counseling
- 401(K)
- Performance Bonus
Professional Development
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Lunch and Learns
Diversity and Inclusion
- Founder led
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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