DevOps Engineer, Associate

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Job description About this role Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in DevOps practices, cloud infrastructure, and automation. This role requires a deep understanding of production-critical environments and the ability to design and implement scalable, reliable, and secure solutions. Key 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. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Proven experience of 3 -5 years 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. 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. 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, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law. Job Requisition # R255089