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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Engineering Vice President, Data Engineering - BlackRock Data Office - **Company:** Blackrock, Inc. - **Location:** New York, NY, United States (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Application Frameworks, Microsoft Azure, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Systems, Distributed Data Store, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Meta-Data Management, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Scala (Programming Language), SQL Databases, Enterprise Data Management, Cloud Platform System, Snowflake, Generative AI, Data Strategy, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Real Time Data, Data Management, Data Pipelines - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/961D5BCDE6FD4FAF98985B38934E9DFE/job/ ## About the Role * Demonstrated ability to lead complex data-engineering initiatives, influence technical strategy, and collaborate across global, cross-functional teams consisting of engineering, product, governance, and business stakeholders. * Deep expertise in Python, Java, Scala, SQL, Snowflake, cloud-based data platforms, and large-scale distributed data analytics environments, with a proven track record of delivering enterprise-grade solutions. * Strong experience designing and operating high-volume batch and real-time data pipelines, workflow orchestration solutions, data-transformation frameworks, and distributed event streaming architectures. * Expertise in cloud and hybrid technology environments, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, containerized platforms, infrastructure automation, data governance, metadata management, lineage, and enterprise security controls. * Strong understanding of application programming interfaces, data modeling, data-quality frameworks, observability, performance optimization, and modern software-engineering practices supporting scalable platforms. * Experience leading technical teams, mentoring engineers, driving architectural decisions, and influencing organizational standards in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. * Exposure to machine learning, artificial intelligence, generative AI, and enterprise data patterns that enable AI-ready products and platforms. ## Description As a Vice President, Data Engineering, you will provide technical leadership for enterprise-scale data platforms, influence architectural direction, and drive the delivery of high-impact data solutions that support critical business and investment outcomes. You will lead complex engineering initiatives, establish best practices across teams, and serve as a trusted partner to stakeholders across technology and the business. This role offers the opportunity to shape long-term data strategy, mentor engineering talent, and accelerate the firm's adoption of modern data and AI-enabled capabilities. What will you be doing? In every role at BlackRock, you'll be expected to apply sound judgement and critical thinking to solve complex problems, adapt as the business evolves, and combine the curiosity to explore new approaches and technologies with the rigor to challenge the results. 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