Associate – Software Development Engineer, Procurement Technology

About this role

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. Blackstone seeks to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which the firm invests. Blackstone’s over $1.3 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, secondaries and hedge funds. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com . Follow @blackstone on  LinkedIn ,  X (Twitter) , and  Instagram .  Business Unit BXTI – Corporate Finance Technology

Role Summary We are seeking a highly motivated Software Development Engineer to join Blackstone's Procurement Technology team within Corporate Finance Technology. This role is ideal for an engineer with experience building enterprise applications, APIs, and cloud-based integrations who is eager to work at the intersection of software engineering and business operations. The successful candidate will develop and support solutions that power procurement processes, supplier integrations, analytics, and financial operations across the firm. Working closely with product owners, business stakeholders, and fellow engineers, this individual will help deliver scalable, reliable, and innovative technology solutions while gaining exposure to modern cloud platforms, enterprise architecture, and large-scale financial systems.

Business Description Blackstone Technology & Innovations (BXTi) is the technology organization at the core of Blackstone's businesses and growth initiatives. Serving both internal and external clients, BXTi develops the next generation of systems that manage risk, drive operational efficiency, and improve transparency across the firm and its broad ecosystem of investors and portfolio companies. BXTi is entrepreneurial, and highly collaborative. Our open and iterative development approach enables engineers to make meaningful contributions from day one. We are problem solvers who take ideas from concept to implementation, leveraging modern technologies and strong partnerships with business stakeholders. Through active mentoring and a culture of continuous learning, we empower our teams to deliver innovative solutions that help maintain Blackstone's competitive advantage.

Position Overview The Procurement Technology team is responsible for designing, developing, integrating, and supporting business-critical applications that enable procurement operations across Blackstone. These platforms support supplier onboarding, purchasing, invoice processing, analytics, and integrations with enterprise systems and third-party solutions. As an Associate Software Development Engineer, you will contribute to the development of scalable applications, APIs, and integrations that drive operational efficiency and transparency across the procurement ecosystem. You will work closely with product owners, business stakeholders, and technology teams to deliver high-quality solutions while supporting and enhancing existing platforms. This role offers the opportunity to gain exposure to modern cloud technologies, enterprise integrations, data platforms, and end-to-end software development within one of the world's leading alternative asset management firms.

Key Responsibilities • Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, and engineering teams to design, develop, test, and maintain applications and integration services that support the procurement technology ecosystem. • Develop and support APIs, data integrations, and enterprise services that connect internal systems with third-party procurement and finance platforms. • Participate in the design and implementation of new technology solutions, ensuring delivery of scalable, secure, and high-quality software. • Support production applications and integrations by troubleshooting issues, performing root cause analysis, and implementing both immediate and long-term solutions. • Contribute to platform modernization and cloud infrastructure initiatives, including automation, monitoring, performance optimization, and deployment improvements. • Collaborate with stakeholders during the onboarding and integration of new third-party applications and vendors. • Participate in code reviews and promote software engineering best practices, including maintainability, performance, security, and testing. • Work within Agile development teams to deliver solutions aligned with business priorities and timelines. • Utilize monitoring and observability tools to proactively identify and resolve issues impacting system reliability and performance. • Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with evolving priorities and business needs.

Qualifications Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who work well in collaborative environments, demonstrate intellectual curiosity, exercise sound judgment, and have a proven track record of excellence.

Required Qualifications • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline. • 3+ years of experience in software engineering, application development, or technology operations. • Experience developing applications using C#, Python, or similar object-oriented programming languages. • Strong computer science fundamentals, including object-oriented design principles, data structures, algorithms, and design patterns. • Experience designing, developing, or consuming RESTful APIs and integration services. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience working with both SQL and NoSQL databases. • Experience working with cloud-based platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Microsoft Azure. • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, and modern software development practices. • Experience working within Agile software development environments. • Strong verbal and written communication skills and can effectively partner with both tech

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