Director, Data Pipeline Engineering

BlackRock UK

London, United Kingdom
Not specified; not specified; comprehensive benefi...
4d onsite
12+ years big data experience
5+ years leadership role
Python programming proficiency
The Director leads a global team responsible for building core infrastructure that ingests and transforms alternative data into investable portfolios for BlackRock's Aladdin platform

Job Summary

  • The Director leads a global team responsible for building core infrastructure that ingests and transforms alternative data into investable portfolios for BlackRock's Aladdin platform.
  • This role requires managing complex operational issues, triaging legacy code bases, and driving the migration of processes onto the Enterprise Data Platform using Snowflake and Airflow.
  • BlackRock offers a hybrid work model requiring four days in-office per week, along with comprehensive benefits including tuition reimbursement and Flexible Time Off.

Matching Summary

The Director leads a global team responsible for building core infrastructure that ingests and transforms alternative data into investable portfolios for BlackRock's Aladdin platform.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Comprehensive benefits including retirement plan and healthcare

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12+ years big data experience
  • 5+ years leadership role
  • Python programming proficiency
  • Snowflake and Azure expertise
  • DataOps and CI/CD implementation
  • Legacy system migration (Perl/Sybase)
  • Global team management

Nice-to-have

  • Graduate degree in Finance or MBA
  • Experience with investment banking
  • Knowledge of proprietary data exchange
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Contingent worker management

Key Requirements

  • BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent
  • 12+ years in data engineering/architecture
  • 5+ years in significant leadership role
  • Experience in Financial Services sector
  • Proficiency in Python and SQL

Work Rights

Not specified

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