Looking to build your career in cloud infrastructure, automation, and large-scale enterprise systems? BlackRock is hiring a DevOps Engineer in Wilmington, Delaware, offering a competitive salary package of up to $138K annually. This opportunity is ideal for professionals passionate about streamlining software delivery, managing cloud environments, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and working with cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced financial technology ecosystem. Joining BlackRock gives candidates the chance to work with global teams while contributing to mission-critical systems that support one of the world’s leading investment management companies.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | BlackRock |
| Role | Associate DevOps Engineer |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (relevant experience may also be considered) |
| Job Location | Wilmington, Delaware, United States |
| Salary | Up to $138K per year |
| Work Type | Hybrid / On-site (based on business requirements) |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Job Level | Entry Level |
| Industry | Financial Services / Technology / Investment Management |
Job Description
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
Selection Process
- Application Submission
- Resume Screening
- Technical Assessment
- Technical Interview Round
- Managerial/Team Interview
- HR Discussion
- Final Selection & Offer Letter
How to Apply
- Visit the official BlackRock careers portal
- Search for the DevOps Engineer – Wilmington, DE role
- Review the job description and eligibility criteria
- Prepare and upload your updated resume
- Complete the application form with accurate details
- Submit the application and monitor your email for updates and interview communication
