Team Lead, Automation

Our team at Blackline Safety is growing! As a people-driven technology company, with a mission to make sure every worker returns home safely, we drive innovation, practice resiliency, demonstrate leadership, go the extra mile for our customers, and empower our people to be their best. Our Software Development team is expanding, and we’re seeking a Team Lead, Automation to drive technical excellence and team growth. You’ll lead automation initiatives that strengthen the quality, reliability, and impact of the life-saving technology we build. Key Responsibilities People & Team Leadership Lead, coach, and develop a team of software and QA automation developers and through regular 1:1s, feedback, and performance reviews Foster a culture of accountability, psychological safety, continuous improvement, and technical excellence Support hiring, onboarding, and team growth in partnership with leadership and People Operations Identify skill gaps and create development plans to grow technical and leadership capabilities Delivery & Execution Own delivery outcomes for your team, ensuring commitments are met with high quality and predictable timelines Translate architecture and design into clear technical execution plans Balance short-term delivery needs with long-term platform and architectural health Actively manage scope, risk, dependencies, and tradeoffs across initiatives Technical Leadership Provide technical guidance and architectural oversight without being a bottleneck Ensure best practices in software design, code quality, testing, security, and reliability Partner with architects and senior and staff developers on system design and technical strategy Participate in technical decisions to ensure scalability and maintainability Process & Collaboration Champion effective agile practices (Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid) and continuous delivery Improve engineering processes, tooling, and metrics to increase team efficiency and transparency Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes clearly to stakeholders and leadership About You 5+ years of professional software development experience 2+ years of experience managing or leading software development and or QA automation teams Strong understanding of modern software development practices and Experience delivering production systems in a cloud or distributed environment Proven ability to coach developers and manage performance constructively Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Total Rewards At Blackline Safety, we offer more than just a job—we offer a career with purpose. Our Total Rewards offerings are designed to support the diverse needs of our global workforce and vary based on employment type and location. They may include: Competitive base salary and annual compensation review Comprehensive health and dental benefits* Mental health and wellness support Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work model for eligible positions Paid vacation, personal and sick days* Professional development opportunities Education funding A collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven culture Exclusive access to perks and discounts A flexible ‘Dress for Your Day’ environment *Eligibility and coverage vary by employment type and region. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Blackline Safety is powered by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants, regardless of age, religion, race, color, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, national origin, race, or sexual orientation. We enthusiastically encourage all individuals to apply for positions that fit their passions. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and equitable experience for all candidates. Join Us If you’re passionate about technology, safety, and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us build a safer, more connected world. Unauthorized Recruitment Communication Alert We are aware of the instances in which individuals are receiving fraudulent job offers or interview requests that are fraudulently alleged to be from Blackline Safety. Blackline Safety does not request payment or personal financial information at any stage of the recruitment process. Please exercise caution, and do not respond to emails or other communications that are not from a Blackline Safety email address.