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Senior QA Engineer (Associate) – build innovative tech for BlackRock’s Aladdin investment platform in Belgrade.
Join a hybrid team, work on cutting‑edge risk analytics, and shape global investment solutions.
About this role
Are you interested in building innovative technology that transforms the financial markets? Do you enjoy working at the speed of a startup, solving some of the world’s most exciting challenges? Do you want to collaborate with hands‑on leaders in technology and finance? If so, BlackRock's Associate - Quality Engineering role might be the perfect opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Become a Subject Matter Expert on applications and own Quality attestations for sign-off on production releases.
- Be responsible for functional , non-functional, and regression testing activities of a project.
- Craft and develop comprehensive test scenarios based on functional and non-functional requirements.
- Apply expertise in Java, Selenium, or other test frameworks to craft, develop, and maintain automated test suites.
- Identify , document, and track defects in a clear and concise manner.
- Follow the Agile model to track and manage sprint tasks using Azure DevOps, which includes sprint planning, execution, and retrospectives.
- Analyze production incidents to identify action items for QA and Dev teams to drive production stability.
- Provide feedback to improve product quality and contribute to the improvement of testing processes.
- Effectively communicate testing metrics, progress, schedules, and issues impacting delivery.
- Troubleshoot applications , environment, or data issues.
Qualifications
B.E. or equivalent experience / B.Tech. or equivalent experience / MCA degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related subject area. 4-8 years of proven experience in QA roles, preferably within the financial services industry.
Skills and Experience
- Experience in senior QA roles within the financial services industry, ideally in asset management or a related field. Deep understanding of investment management processes, risk management methodologies, regulatory compliance requirements, or investment accounting skills.
- Hands‑on coding experience in Java.
- Strong knowledge of test automation frameworks, tools, and scripting languages.
- Outstanding analytical and problem‑solving skills to identify and address complex issues.
- Proven track record of successfully leading and implementing QA programs that drive continuous improvement.
- Proficient in software quality assurance and engineering processes, methodologies, and effective approaches. Familiar with Agile software development methodologies.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across teams with varied strengths.
- Good foundation in RDBMS, SQL, and application infrastructure technologies, performance testing tools & methodologies (JMeter or other), and API testing for handling complex distributed systems.
- Self‑motivated, with a strong desire to address challenges and work closely with all levels across teams to efficiently implement solutions.
Nice to Have
- Experience working in an Agile Development Team.
- Familiarity with AZURE DevOps, CI/CD integration, and associated tools and processes (Jenkins, Maven, SonarQube).
- Knowledge of AI and Machine Learning (ChatGPT or GitHub Copilot).
- Experience with Cucumber and BDD.
- Experience with API testing (Postman, Soap UI).
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.
Guidance on AI use for candidates
At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision‑making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.
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. To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com . We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn , Instagram , YouTube , X , and TikTok .
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.