Configuration Specialist – Platform Engineering, Vice President

About this role We are looking for a Configuration Specialist who brings strong experience with sophisticated, configuration driven enterprise platforms and understands how client requirements, platform build, and longterm scalability intersect! This role is ideal for someone who has worked on client implementations, platform onboarding, or transformation programs. It suits those who want to apply that experience closer to engineering and product decision making! We contribute to maintaining configuration as a powerful enabler of flexibility — without it becoming a source of instability, technical debt, or upgrade risk. About the role On this role you will focus on how the platform is configured, standardized, and evolved over time to support a wide range of clients and use cases. You will work closely with engineering, product, and client facing teams, bringing real world implementation insight into platform invent and delivery. Your work will help ensure the platform can support continuous improvement and upgrades while maintaining stability, quality, and predictability. Key Responsibilities Define and maintain standard configuration patterns across a large scale enterprise platform Help distinguish when requirements should be addressed through configuration, customization, or code Partner with engineering teams during develop and delivery to ensure new features are configurable, scalable, and upgrade ready Bring client and implementation experience into architectural and design discussions Identify recurring client needs and help convert tailored solutions into repeatable, standardized capabilities Support an operating model where clients can remain on current platform versions with minimal disruption Reduce configuration drift and longterm complexity through consistency and automation Ensure configuration changes follow appropriate quality, testing, and change controls About you Experience working with enterprise or platform based systems where configuration is a core concept Hands on experience handling client specific configurations at scale Background in client implementations, client integration, or change initiatives Ability to translate client requirements into standardized, scalable solutions Experience with SaaS or continuous delivery platform models Exposure to automation, tooling, or data driven analysis Familiarity with software release cycles, testing practices, or platform modernization initiatives Experience collaborating with engineering and/or product teams Strong analytical skills and comfort operating in sophisticated, highly governed environments Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences Our benefits To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; 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, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.