Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. Blackstone seeks to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which the firm invests. Blackstone’s over $1.3 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, secondaries and hedge funds. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram.

Firm Overview

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. Blackstone seeks to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which the firm invests. Blackstone’s over $1.3 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, secondaries and hedge funds. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram.

Business Unit

BXTI – HR Tech

Business Description

Blackstone Technology & Innovations (BXTi) is the technology team at the core of each of Blackstone’s businesses and new growth initiatives. Serving both internal and external clients, we work to build the next generation of systems that manage risk, create efficiency and improve transparency within the firm and across our broad community of investors and portfolio companies.

BXTi is nimble and entrepreneurial – our open, iterative design processes and rapid pace of development mean that everyone on the team has the opportunity to make an impact from day one. We are problem solvers who can take projects from idea to implementation. We believe in active mentoring and developing excellence. We collaborate to find the best answers for our customers and for Blackstone. We are critical to the firm maintaining its competitive edge.

Job Title

VP – HR Tech

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Software Engineer to join our HR Technology group. This role is pivotal in designing and implementing modern technology solutions that support the organization’s global Human Resources (HR) functions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in HR systems and workforce technology, a proven track record of leading development teams, and experience architecting solutions that integrate custom applications with enterprise HR SaaS platforms.

As the Software Engineer, you will define the technical strategy, lead the development of scalable and secure systems, and ensure alignment with global HR and workforce management requirements. You will also play a key role in fostering a collaborative, high‑performing team workplace, creating technical roadmaps, and driving the vision and strategic planning for HR technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Architecture

- Design and implement scalable, secure, and high‑performing architecture for HR systems, leveraging AWS infrastructure and SaaS platforms.

- Develop technical roadmaps and strategies that align with business objectives and HR technology priorities.

- Ensure solutions meet global HR standards, including employee data privacy, security, and regulatory compliance.

- Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance HR system capabilities and performance.

Custom Application Development

- Architect and oversee the development of custom applications using C#, Python, Terraform, and AWS services.

- Define best practices for cloud‑native development and ensure adherence to coding standards.

- Collaborate with development teams to deliver high‑quality, maintainable software solutions tailored to HR and workforce management needs.

SaaS Platform Integration





- Lead the implementation and integration of HR SaaS platforms commonly used in HR workflows, including Workday, ServiceNow HRSD, and other workforce systems.

- Design robust integrations between SaaS systems and internal applications using APIs, middleware, and integration frameworks.

- Ensure seamless data flow, interoperability, and compliance with global employee data privacy regulations.

Vision and Strategic Planning

- Define the long‑term vision for HR technology solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and HR strategies.

- Help develop and maintain a multi‑year roadmap for HR technology, balancing innovation, scalability, and workforce priorities.

- Identify and address gaps in current HR systems and processes, driving modernization and continuous improvement.

- Partner with HR leadership to align technology initiatives with workforce strategies and organizational objectives.

Team Building and Leadership

- Build, mentor, and lead a high‑performing development team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

- Provide technical leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.

- Encourage professional growth and skill development within the team.

- Promote open communication and collaboration across teams, ensuring alignment with stakeholders and business partners.

Global HR Technology Expertise

- Stay informed about HR technology trends, workforce platforms, and best practices to ensure solutions meet evolving HR needs.

- Collaborate with international teams to address region‑specific HR requirements.

- Implement security best practices to protect sensitive employee and workforce data across global operations.

Qualifications

Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who work well in a team-driven working group, are highly motivated, intelligent, have sound judgment and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors.

Required Skills and Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

- 10+ years of software development and architecture experience, with at least 5 years in a lead role.

- Proven experience with HR systems, including designing solutions for HR workflows and workforce management processes.

- Hands‑on experience with AWS infrastructure and SaaS platform integration.

Technical Skills

- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and C#.

- Strong understanding of cloud architecture, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines.

- Familiarity with containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with HR SaaS platforms (e.g., Workday, ServiceNow HRSD, HR analytics platforms).

- Certification in AWS (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect).

- Knowledge of employee data privacy regulations and HR compliance frameworks.

- Experience working in a global organization with multinational teams.

Key Competencies

- Deep knowledge of AWS infrastructure and cloud‑native development.

- Expertise in SaaS platform implementation and integration for HR systems.

- Strong understanding of microservices architecture, APIs, and middleware tools.

- Experience with HR workflows and workforce systems (e.g., onboarding, employee lifecycle management, talent systems).

- Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with global HR stakeholders.





- Commitment to fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

- Demonstrated experience defining and executing a long-term vision for HR technology.

- Proven experience building, mentoring, and leading high-performing development teams.

- Experience developing and maintaining multi‑year technology roadmaps aligned with workforce priorities.

- Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills to address complex challenges and drive innovation.

Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, a or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.

Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at (phone hidden) (US), +44 (0)20 7451 4000 (EMEA) or +852 3656 8600 (APAC).

Depending on the position, you may be required to obtain certain securities licenses if you are in a client facing role and/or if you are engaged in the following:

- Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or and client questions;

- Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients;

- Supervising or training securities licensed employees;

- Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and

- Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials.

Note: The above list is not the exhaustive list of activities requiring securities licenses and there may be roles that require review on a case-by-case basis. Please speak with your Blackstone Recruiting contact with any questions.

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📌 Vice President – HR Tech (Bengaluru)
🏢 Blackstone COE India
📍 Bengaluru