Database Hosting-Analyst at BlackRock in Wilmington, DE

Summary: BlackRock is a global leader in investment management, risk management, and advisory services for institutional and retail clients. As an Analyst in Database Hosting, you will engage in global operations and engineering strategy for mission-critical database platforms, ensuring reliability and performance across financial systems. 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 - 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 Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's in computer science or related field - 1+ years in enterprise database administration & engineering - 1+ years in software engineering, LLM/AI - 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 - Strong learning agility and adaptability - Self-starter with a drive for superior performance - Natural curiosity and commitment to innovation Preferred Qualifications: - 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 Required Skills: Database Administration, OLTP Systems, OLAP Systems, Data Warehousing Important Skills: Cloud Platforms, Python, Perl, Java, Automation, DevOps Practices, Linux, Windows Nice-to-Have Skills: Shell Scripting, Learning Agility, Curiosity Benefits: Annual discretionary bonus, Healthcare, Leave benefits, Retirement benefits, Strong retirement plan, Tuition reimbursement, Comprehensive healthcare, Support for working parents, Flexible Time Off (FTO)