Director, Database Platform Engineering & Operations

BlackRock UK

Base: usd$215,000.00 - usd$275,000.00; bonus: annu...
4d onsite
Microsoft sql server large-scale experience
Azure cloud-native database capabilities
24/7 operational excellence management
This role involves setting the strategy and execution agenda for resilient, secure, and high-performing database platforms supporting BlackRock's global investment ecosystem

Job Summary

  • This role involves setting the strategy and execution agenda for resilient, secure, and high-performing database platforms supporting BlackRock's global investment ecosystem.
  • The successful candidate will drive modernization and migration programs while championing automation, observability, and AI enablement across the database estate.
  • BlackRock offers a hybrid work model requiring at least 4 days in the office per week, along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare and retirement plans.

Matching Summary

This role involves setting the strategy and execution agenda for resilient, secure, and high-performing database platforms supporting BlackRock's global investment ecosystem.

Salary

Base: USD$215,000.00 - USD$275,000.00; Bonus: Annual discretionary bonus eligible; Benefits: Healthcare, retirement plan, Flexible Time Off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Microsoft SQL Server large-scale experience
  • Azure cloud-native database capabilities
  • 24/7 operational excellence management
  • Incident and problem management processes
  • Disaster recovery and high availability planning

Nice-to-have

  • AI enablement and intelligent diagnostics
  • Inclusive collaboration culture
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Executive-level communication skills
  • Mentoring senior engineers without direct reports

Key Requirements

  • 15+ years of database engineering and operations experience
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
  • Proven track record in global technical leadership
  • Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure technologies
  • Experience in regulated environment audit readiness

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