Director, Cloud Automation Engineer

About this role

About BlackRock

BlackRock's purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. As a fiduciary to investors and a leading provider of financial technology, our clients turn to us for the solutions they need when planning for their most important goals. As of December 31, 2024, the firm managed approximately $11 trillion in assets on behalf of investors worldwide.

About the Role

This is a senior individual contributor engineering role leading the design, development, and implementation of advanced cloud automation solutions. You’ll own the execution and delivery of large-scale projects while collaborating across multiple teams in addition to being responsible for hands on keyboard execution of project components. Example projects include migration of existing on-prem systems to cloud, migration of existing cloud systems to alternate/new cloud(s), integration of acquired systems into our unified environment, and deployment of net-new cloud systems. This role offers high executive visibility, as you will influence strategic decisions and present progress and outcomes to senior leadership.

This role sits within the Aladdin Platform Hosting Services team, which is responsible for building and managing the infrastructure hosting platform upon which the Aladdin system runs. Our team provides reusable infrastructure services and components that allow developers to leverage cloud capabilities in a simple, cloud-agnostic, and scalable manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and implement secure, scalable, and automated cloud infrastructure solutions across multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) tailored for financial workloads.
• Lead automation initiatives using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation to support mission-critical financial applications.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines for cloud deployments and application delivery with strict adherence to financial compliance and audit requirements.
• Champion an automation-first mindset by identifying repetitive tasks and implementing automation solutions—even for processes that initially appear as one-offs.
• Leverage AI tools and frameworks to enhance efficiency, optimize workflows, and enable the broader engineering team to adopt AI-driven solutions.
• Collaborate with risk, compliance, and security teams to ensure all automation processes meet regulatory standards (e.g., SOX, PCI-DSS, FFIEC).
• Adopt a product-centric approach, treating internal platforms and automation frameworks as products with clear ownership, lifecycle management, and continuous improvement.
• Own execution and delivery of large-scale projects, balancing hands-on technical work with cross-functional collaboration across engineering, operations, and governance teams.
• Provide executive-level updates, influencing strategic decisions and ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
• Evaluate emerging technologies for automation, scalability, and reliability in financial contexts, including cost optimization and resiliency planning.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in technology systems development or management, with at least 5+ years focused on cloud automation and infrastructure engineering.
• 3+ years expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar.
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid environments in regulated industries.
• Proficiency in scripting and programming languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
• 3+ years hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and orchestration frameworks.
• Deep understanding of networking, security, and compliance in cloud environments, including encryption, identity management, and audit logging.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in contributing to Agile teams so that everyone achieves their goals
• Preferred Qualifications
• Advanced certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect.
• Experience with financial compliance frameworks (SOX, PCI-DSS, FFIEC) and automated security controls.
• Background in DevSecOps, automated governance, and AI-driven automation strategies.
• Background in Kubernetes (k8s) system management
• Experience with “next-gen” IaC tools such as Crossplane, Radius, Pulumi, env0, spacelift, etc.

You have:

• Automation-First Attitude: Ability to identify repetitive tasks and implement automation solutions proactively, even for processes that initially appear as one-offs.
• AI Proficiency: Skilled in leveraging AI tools to improve efficiency and enable team adoption of AI-driven workflows.
• Product View: Treats internal platforms and automation frameworks as products, ensuring clear ownership, lifecycle management, and continuous improvement.
• Execution & Leadership: Capable of delivering large-scale projects through hands-on technical work while collaborating effectively across multiple teams.
• Executive Communication: Comfortable presenting technical strategies and outcomes to senior leadership and influencing organizational priorities.
• Motivated: You enjoy rolling up your sleeves and getting your hands dirty

• Why Join Us?
• Opportunity to lead strategic cloud automation initiatives for the Aladdin platform in a highly regulated financial environment.
• Work with cutting-edge technologies and shape the future of cloud engineering in finance.
• Collaborative, innovative environment with career growth opportunities and executive exposure.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; 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. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

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; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. 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: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.