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Description
About this role
To maintain its position as the top asset management firm in the world BlackRock needs a professional services workforce with the differentiated skills necessary to ensure that it can deliver excellence through efficient and effective systems using processes that harness innovations in technology.
This role will sit within the digital engineering team which is part of global marketing. A constantly evolving web presence is necessary remain competitive and this front-end developer role is critical to that goal.
Purpose
The front-end developer will be a key member of the BlackRock.com engineering team working to design, create and maintain web-based solutions that meet the requirements of our stakeholders. The post holder would be responsible for delivering digital solutions that are accessible and meet the highest web standards.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high quality, web development solutions quickly from UI designs provided by the Senior Frontend Engineers using HTML, CSS, JS and JS frameworks (e.g. ReactJS).
- Work with the product team to understand key user journeys and implement development solutions to improve the user experience on a range of BlackRock.com websites.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues to ensure wide consultation and engagement in new projects.
- Understand the company's strategic aims and apply this understanding to ensure the effective delivery of services in support of these aims.
- Respond to requests for work by gathering information about existing procedures and practices and use your judgement and knowledge to implement solutions to improve efficiency and information flow.
- Work independently when required or as part of a project team as needed.
- Maintain and enhance your professional knowledge and pass on best practice in software development to your peers.
- Embrace quality in development, and work with established technologies and practices.
- Promote workplace equality and diversity and maintain positive working relationships.
- Lead the continual improvement of health and safety performance through a good understanding of the risk profile and the development of a positive health and safety culture.
- Any other duties as directed by their line manager expected within the grade definition.
- A degree in computer science or relevant discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in developing web solutions.
- Ability to work together in an environment of equality, trust and respect to deliver services that strive to exceed the needs and expectations of our stakeholders.
- Ensures that all work maintains WCAG AA accessibility standards and W3C standards.
- Proven experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and frameworks/libraries such as ReactJS and jQuery.
- Understanding of software engineering design patterns and practices.
- Experience of working with remote teams.
- Experience of troubleshooting and maintenance in a similar large enterprise web environment.
- Ability to effectively communicate and support colleagues.
- Experience with version control systems such as GIT.
- Experience with Azure DevOps.
- Experience working on multi-lingual websites.
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 | 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, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.
Skills: Jquery, Git, Javascript, Css, Reactjs, Html, Azure Devops
Experience: 5.00-7.00 Years
