10-15 years software systems engineering experience
Linux environment with kubernetes containers
Cloud deployment tools oci crossplane pulumi
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BlackRock UK is seeking a Director, Principal Platform Engineer to lead Compute engineering within its global System Operations Platform team. This role requires extensive systems knowledge, software development skills, and team leadership to drive architectural and engineering excellence while supporting the migration of the Aladdin Platform to cloud environments.
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Job Summary
This role requires a visionary leader to help lead Compute engineering while migrating the Aladdin Platform to the cloud and containers.
The position demands a multi-disciplinary expert capable of driving architecture and engineering excellence across a global organization of over 50 individuals.
Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and benefits including healthcare, retirement plans, and Flexible Time Off.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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BlackRock UK is seeking a Director, Principal Platform Engineer to lead Compute engineering within its global System Operations Platform team. This role requires extensive systems knowledge, software development skills, and team leadership to drive architectural and engineering excellence while supporting the migration of the Aladdin Platform to cloud environments.
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Salary
Base: USD$215,000.00 - USD$275,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Annual discretionary bonus; Benefits: Healthcare, retirement plan, Flexible Time Off
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
10-15 years software systems engineering experience
Linux environment with Kubernetes containers
Cloud deployment tools OCI Crossplane Pulumi
Strong programming skills in Python Go Java
Infrastructure as Code provisioning expertise
Global team leadership and strategic architecture
Nice-to-have
Azure AWS Google Cloud knowledge
oTel security performance monitoring tools
Hands-on builder with visionary leadership
Disrespect for status quo curiosity
Experience with CNI CSI container registry
Key Requirements
Minimum 10-15 years software or systems engineering work experience
BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent relevant work experience
Expert experience with modern Infrastructure as Code platforms