Database Hosting-Analyst

BlackRock • Wilmington, DE

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

About this role BlackRock is a global leader in investment management, risk management, and advisory services for institutional and retail clients. Our Aladdin platform powers trillions in assets and millions of transactions daily, making reliability, scalability, and innovation mission-critical. At BlackRock, we’re not just managing data – we’re shaping the future of financial technology. The Database Hosting Team, part of Platform Hosting Services under Aladdin Platform Engineering, is responsible for the reliability, stability, and performance of BlackRock’s financial systems. We operate globally, delivering engineering and operational excellence across: OLTP and OLAP systems for transactional and analytical workloads Data warehousing and distributed platforms for large-scale processing Replication and high availability solutions ensuring resiliency and business continuity Role & Strategic Impact As an Analyst in Database Hosting, you will: Engage in global operations and engineering strategy for mission-critical database platforms supporting Aladdin and other financial systems. Collaborate on innovation and automation to scale operations and reduce complexity across hybrid environments (on-prem and cloud). Champion performance optimization, security, and compliance, ensuring platforms meet evolving regulatory and business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in computer science or related field (preferred).
• 1+ years in enterprise database administration & engineering is desirable.
• 1+ years in software engineering, LLM/AI are highly desirable
• Platforms: Sybase ASE/IQ, Microsoft SQL Server, Snowflake, Cassandra, Cosmos DB.
• Replication: Sybase Replication, MSSQL HA, HVR/Fivetran.
• Cloud: Azure, AWS, GCP.
• Automation & DevOps: Python, Perl, Java, Go, Windsurf, Copilot, Ansible/AWX, Git, Azure DevOps.
• OS: Linux, Windows; advanced shell scripting and system performance analysis.
• Problem solver with a passion for automation, operational excellence, continuous learning, and data-driven decision-making.
• Strong learning agility and adaptability.
• Self-starter with a drive for superior performance.
• Natural curiosity and commitment to innovation.

Responsibilities

• Deep engagement in administration and engineering of OLTP, OLAP, data warehousing, and distributed NoSQL platforms.
• Ensure 24x7 availability and resiliency for global investment systems.
• Scale operations through advanced automation frameworks and custom toolsets.
• Leverage LLM tools including Windsurf, Copilot to enhance monitoring and maintenance utilities in Python, Perl and Java
• Drive adoption of DevOps practices for database deployments and monitoring.
• Engage with infrastructure, application, and business teams across regions to deliver seamless service.
• Influence technology roadmaps and participate in architecture reviews.

Benefits

• employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits.
• strong retirement plan
• tuition reimbursement
• comprehensive healthcare
• support for working parents
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees