Associate Full Stack Engineer

Salary: $132,500 - 162,000 per year Requirements: We are looking for someone with a strong grasp of computer science fundamentals, including algorithms, data structures, and design patterns. We require full stack web development experience across modern frontend and backend ecosystems. We need at least 3 years of experience in a software engineering role. We expect experience with modern object-oriented programming languages such as Python, Java, C#, Kotlin, or Swift. We require familiarity with relational databases and SQL. We value strong communication and collaboration abilities. You should be able to thrive in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment. Experience with AI-assisted development tools is a plus. Experience working in AWS or similar cloud environments is preferred. Experience with Kubernetes and containerization is preferred. Responsibilities: We own end-to-end feature development across the front end, back-end microservices, and data layers. We design and build microservices that power investment portfolio construction and direct indexing solutions. We build, deploy, and support services in a Kubernetes-based cloud environment. We troubleshoot production incidents and support high-availability systems. We continuously modernize platform components and adopt best-in-class technologies. We use AI coding assistants and agentic workflows to speed up feature development, testing, and debugging while maintaining high engineering standards. Technologies: AI AWS Backend C# Cloud Frontend Support Java Kotlin Kubernetes Python SQL Swift Web microservices Claude Code Copilot Cursor GitHub React Windsurf Fullstack More: We are collaborating with hackajob to connect with exceptional professionals for this role. At BlackRock SMA Solutions, we help clients tailor portfolios for tax, values, or investment exposure needs across direct indexing, fixed income, active equity, and multi-asset strategies. Our engineering culture focuses on innovation, automation, and AI-powered productivity, and we are building the Arya platform, a modern fintech solution for portfolio construction and management. We work in an agile environment with two-week sprints and collaborate closely with engineering, product, and end users. We offer a modern engineering environment using AI at scale, the chance to contribute to high-impact fintech products used by global clients, and opportunities to help shape developer productivity, platform modernization, and innovation. We also provide a competitive benefits package including healthcare, leave, retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, support for working parents, and Flexible Time Off. Our hybrid work model currently requires at least 4 days in the office each week with 1 day working from home, supporting collaboration, learning, and onboarding. For San Francisco, CA, the salary range is USD$132,500.00 to USD$162,000.00, with eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus. last updated 37 week of 2026