Associate, DevOps Engineer

About this role Associate, DevOps Engineer - Service Management Group About BlackRock BlackRock’s purpose is to help more people experience financial well-being. As a fiduciary to investors and a global provider of financial technology, we deliver investment management, risk management, and technology solutions to clients worldwide. Our culture is built on partnership, innovation, and accountability. About Aladdin Aladdin is BlackRock’s unified technology platform that brings together investment, risk, trading, operations, and data. About this role We are looking for a DevOps Engineer to join the Service Management team within Mission Control. In this role, you will help improve how we run and support large-scale systems by building automation, enhancing observability, and strengthening production reliability. You will work closely with engineering and operations teams to reduce manual effort, improve system health, and support modern, scalable operations. This position offers hands-on experience with enterprise platforms, DevOps practices, and emerging AI-enabled operational tooling. What you’ll do Build and automate Develop automation, tools, and services to improve service management workflows Build scripts and applications for monitoring, alert handling, and reporting Use APIs and infrastructure-as-code to create scalable and repeatable solutions Support production systems Support production and pre-production environments, including deployments and onboarding Participate in incident response, recovery, and post-incident reviews Contribute to disaster recovery testing and operational readiness Improve reliability and visibility Enhance monitoring, alerting, and observability across systems Identify recurring issues and drive improvements through automation Partner with teams to improve production readiness and supportability Apply AI and innovation Contribute to AI-enabled solutions such as intelligent assistants, automated runbooks, and incident insights Help teams adopt tools that improve productivity and reduce repetitive tasks Follow governance and controls Work within established change, risk, and control frameworks Ensure solutions meet security, compliance, and audit requirements Maintain documentation and improve operational processes What you’ll need Basic qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience Experience in DevOps, software engineering, or a related role Experience with Python or scripting for automation Familiarity with Linux or Unix environments Understanding of monitoring, logging, and alerting Knowledge of incident and change management processes Strong problem-solving and communication skills Preferred qualifications Experience with tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CI/CD pipelines Experience with IT service management tools (e.g., ServiceNow) Familiarity with containers, Kubernetes, or platform engineering Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure Interest in AI/ML or generative AI applications Understanding of secure automation and enterprise controls Experience in financial services or regulated environments Who you are You enjoy building and improving systems through automation You take a thoughtful, structured approach to problem solving You collaborate effectively across engineering and operations teams You are curious and open to learning new tools, including AI-driven solutions You are motivated to improve reliability and efficiency at scale For Wilmington, DE Only the salary range for this position is USD$110,000.00 - USD$138,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance. Our benefits To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about. Our hybrid work model BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person - aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. About BlackRock At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive. For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn:

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