Director, Database Platform Engineering & Operations

BlackRock

New York, NY, United States
Base: usd$215,000.00 - usd$275,000.00; bonus/equit...
4d onsite
Microsoft sql server large-scale operations
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.
  • Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, and Flexible Time Off.

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/Equity: Annual discretionary bonus; Benefits: Healthcare, retirement plan, FTO, tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Microsoft SQL Server large-scale operations
  • Azure cloud-native database capabilities
  • 24/7 operational excellence management
  • Incident and problem management processes
  • AI-driven observability and diagnostics

Nice-to-have

  • Executive-level communication skills
  • Culture of continuous improvement
  • Inclusive collaboration mindset
  • Bias for action under pressure
  • Mentoring senior engineers without direct reports

Key Requirements

  • 15+ years experience in database engineering or operations
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
  • Deep expertise in Microsoft SQL Server at scale
  • Proven track record in enterprise service management
  • Experience with Azure technologies and cloud migration

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