Director, Principal Platform Engineer (compute)

BlackRock UK

Base: usd$215,000.00 - usd$275,000.00; bonus/equit...
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10-15 years software systems engineering experience
Linux environment with kubernetes containers
Cloud deployment tools oci crossplane pulumi
** 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. **

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.

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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. **

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

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