Team Lead, Automation

TLDR

Lead automation initiatives to enhance the quality and impact of life-saving technology while fostering team growth and continuous improvement in a collaborative environment.

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  
  • Participation in the Company's employee stock ownership plan 
  • 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. 

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Benefits

Education Stipend

Education funding

Equity Compensation

Participation in the Company's employee stock ownership plan

Flexible Work Hours

Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work model for eligible positions

Blackline Safety develops and manufactures wirelessly connected safety products designed to protect personnel working in various environments, from populated areas to remote locations. Our comprehensive portfolio enables monitoring for incidents like falls, missed check-ins, and exposure to harmful gases, ensuring safety in critical situations. With all design, development, and production carried out in-house, we prioritize quality and innovation in every product we offer.

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