As a Staff Software Engineer at BlackLine in Pleasanton, California, you will join a team dedicated to developing the next generation of application and data platform solutions. Your role involves designing and building connectors for various systems such as ERP, bank, payment, tax, and subledger platforms, ensuring extensibility, usability, and scalability. You will also contribute to cloud-based backend services including Event Bus, API Gateway, Developer Portal, Job Scheduler, Identity Management, Search, Workflow Orchestration, and Data Integration. Responsibilities include technical leadership in requirements analysis, development, testing, and delivery of highly scalable distributed services, as well as mentoring team members and conducting code reviews. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience with Web-scale SaaS platforms, expertise in C#, Java, or C++, and proficiency in .NET, SQL, NoSQL, data modeling, and transactional flows. Additionally, familiarity with public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, Netsuite, or Microsoft is beneficial.
Skills
AWS
Azure
GCP
.NET
SQL
No-SQL
C#
Java
C++
RESTful APIs
microservices
Agile
ETL
SAP
Oracle
Netsuite
Microsoft ERP
Python
Kubernetes
Docker
CI/CD
PostgreSQL
What you'll do
Design and build connectors to various ERP, bank, payment systems for data synchronization.
Lead technical design discussions and drive decisions on technology, functionality, performance, and extensibility.
Mentor other engineers, guide them through complex design issues, and conduct peer code reviews.
Implement and enforce software development practices to ensure integration, security, and maintainability.
Research and evaluate new tools and technologies for product development implementation.
What we're looking for
7+ years of professional experience in building web-scale multi-tenant SaaS backend platforms.
Expertise in object-oriented programming languages such as C#, Java, or C++.
Fluent in .NET, SQL, NoSQL, data modeling, and transactional flows.
Proven ability to design, architect, and review highly scalable distributed systems.
Experience delivering extensible applications using various models of extensibility.
Strong analytical skills with a focus on system-level performance analysis.
Passion for engineering excellence through automation, unit testing, and process improvements.
Market check
Salary context
This
$193,000–$193,000
range sits above
56%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$130,950–$234,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$156,000–$214,500
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Blackline
BlackLine is a cloud-based financial operations management platform that automates and controls the financial close process for enterprises, including account reconciliation, journal entries, and financial reporting. Industry: Financial Technology & Accounting Software
Blackline currently has
12 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$193,000–$193,000
across 12 roles with salary data.