BlackRock is hiring for the role of Python Backend Engineer, Associate in Gurgaon, India, targeting experienced professionals who want to work on large-scale, high-performance backend systems within a global financial technology environment. This position focuses on building reliable services, APIs, and data-driven platforms that support mission-critical investment and analytics workflows.
About BlackRock
is the world’s largest asset manager, combining deep financial expertise with advanced technology to deliver investment, risk, and analytics platforms used globally. Technology teams at BlackRock build secure, scalable systems that process vast data volumes and power decision-making across markets.
Role Overview – Python Backend Engineer, Associate
The Python Backend Engineer, Associate role centers on designing, developing, and maintaining backend services that are performant, resilient, and secure. Engineers collaborate across product, data, and platform teams to deliver robust solutions aligned with enterprise standards.
- Role: Python Backend Engineer, Associate
- Experience: Experienced professionals
- Qualification: Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree
- Location: Gurgaon, India
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Domain: Backend Engineering / FinTech
Role Purpose
This role exists to strengthen backend platforms that underpin client-facing and internal applications. The engineer ensures dependable APIs, efficient data access, and scalable services that meet performance, security, and compliance expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and build backend services using Python
- Develop and maintain RESTful APIs for application consumption
- Work with databases and data stores to optimize access patterns
- Collaborate with frontend, data, and product teams for end-to-end delivery
- Apply testing, code reviews, and clean architecture practices
- Support the full SDLC from design through deployment and maintenance
- Diagnose and resolve production issues efficiently
- Optimize performance and reliability of backend components
Technical Skills Required
- Strong Python proficiency and backend development experience
- API design and implementation (REST)
- Databases: SQL and/or NoSQL
- Frameworks: Django, Flask, or FastAPI
- Version control: Git
- Cloud and deployment workflows familiarity
- Automated testing and CI/CD exposure
- Clean, maintainable code practices
Experience with Docker, distributed systems, async processing, or cloud services is advantageous.
Professional Competencies
- Analytical problem-solving and structured thinking
- Clear communication with cross-functional teams
- Ownership and attention to detail
- Agile collaboration and delivery focus
Who Should Apply
- Experienced Python backend engineers
- Developers with enterprise or fintech system exposure
- Professionals who enjoy building scalable, data-centric services
- Candidates comfortable with high standards for reliability and security
Work Environment
BlackRock offers a collaborative, inclusive engineering culture with access to modern tools, learning platforms, and mentorship. Teams work on global initiatives with real impact, emphasizing quality, resilience, and continuous improvement.
Career Growth
This role can lead to progression into Senior Backend Engineer, Platform Engineer, Technical Lead, Architect, or Engineering Manager, with opportunities to specialize in cloud, data platforms, or system architecture.
