About this role
Lead development, architecture, and design of distributed, event-driven systems (Java)
Evolve scalable microservices and API-first platforms aligned to enterprise strategy Architect high-throughput data systems integrating SQL/NoSQL, streaming, and caching technologies Drive performance, resiliency,
Observability, and production excellence Provide full-stack technical leadership across backend and frontend (Angular/React) Translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions and executable roadmaps
Manage stakeholders and lead global teams to deliver against strategic milestones
Lead adoption of AI-assisted SDLC practices (Copilot, Claude, Windsurf, etc.)
Design safe and scalable LLM integration patterns (prompt engineering, structured outputs, streaming, tool/function calling)
Architect multi-step or agent-based workflows (e.g., LangChain, Google ADK or equivalent)
Define shared prompts, agent contracts, and AI governance standards across teams Guide teams in translating ambiguous problems into structured, AI-augmentable execution plans




What you'll bring
B.S./M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
8+ years of progressive software engineering experience with proven leadership of teams or major platforms
Robust expertise in Java, and distributed systems architecture Experience designing highly available, real-time enterprise systems Deep understanding of APIs, microservices, data modeling, and scalability patterns
Experience with SQL, NoSQL, and streaming technologies (e.g., distributed event streaming and messaging platforms, Redis)
Exposure to cloud-native and DevOps practices (Open Container Initiative (OCI) container image packaging and runtime, Enterprise-grade container orchestration platform supporting declarative infrastructure and horizontal scaling, CI/CD)
Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional influence skills
Demonstrated experience integrating AI into engineering

📌 Vice President, Application Engineer (Mumbai)
🏢 BlackRock
📍 Mumbai