DevOps Engineer, Associate at BlackRock

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

FinanceIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
Hands-on experience with AWS services including S3, EC2, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch, CloudFormation, and ECS/EKS
Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python and PowerShell
Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes (K8s)
Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, Splunk, etc
Experience with SRE tools such as PagerDuty, Grafana, and Splunk for observability and incident automation
Knowledge of automation tools like Ansible and workflow orchestration tools like Apache Airflow
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Strong communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

Design and implement DevOps solutions to support the development, deployment, and operation of applications
Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of software
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes
Implement and manage infrastructure as code using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar
Automate system administration and operational tasks using PowerShell and Python scripting to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention
Support applications running on Windows servers and cloud environments including AWS and Azure
Integrate applications with observability tools such as Grafana, Splunk, and PagerDuty to enable proactive monitoring, alerting, and incident automation
Monitor and optimize system performance, reliability, and security
Troubleshoot and resolve issues in development, test, and production environments
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members
Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices in DevOps and cloud technologies

Skills

Terraform

Ansible

PowerShell

Python

AWS

Azure

EC2

IAM

VPC

CloudWatch

CloudFormation

ECS

EKS

Grafana

Splunk

PagerDuty

CI/CD

BlackRock

About BlackRock

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

1988Year Founded

$78,647.7MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Mental Health Support

Wellness Program

401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

FDIC scrutiny could lead to regulatory challenges for BlackRock.

Workforce reduction may indicate internal financial pressures or strategic shifts.

Involvement in Yangzijiang Shipbuilding exposes BlackRock to geopolitical risks.

Differentiation

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, reached over $50 billion in assets quickly.

The firm is developing a layer-2 tokenized real-world asset platform on Ethereum.

BlackRock's partnership with Frax Finance enhances its stablecoin market presence.

Upsides

IBIT's success attracts a broader range of cryptocurrency investors.

The Ethereum platform positions BlackRock as a leader in blockchain financial services.

Partnership with Frax Finance enhances digital finance offerings and compliance.

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