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.
Software Architect plays a key role in shaping the software architecture for Blackline products. This position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, providing technical guidance, and contributing to the overall improvement of the solution, technical processes, and organizational methodologies.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and refine architecture blueprints, outlining a roadmap for incremental enhancements at solution, technical, methodological, and organizational levels.
- Collaborate closely with other software leaders to drive continuous progress towards project goals.
- Offer guidance to technology teams on best practices to streamline delivery times, reduce integration and operational risks, and ensure ongoing reduction of technical debt.
- Contribute to strategic decision-making by fostering collaborative relationships with stakeholders to understand business, product, and technology needs.
- Ensure alignment of business and technical stakeholders with architectural directions.
- Partner with leaders across the company to align and address longer-term architectural goals and priorities.
Qualifications/Education:
- 10+ years of experience in product software development.
- 2+ years of experience in an architectural role.
- Experience in developing and architecting SAAS systems at scale.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or other relevant technical disciplines.
About Blackline Safety
Blackline Safety is a world leader in the development and manufacturing of wirelessly connected safety products. We offer the broadest and most complete portfolio available in the industry. Our products are designed to save lives and we monitor personnel working alone in populated areas, complex indoor facilities, and the remote reaches of our planet. Blackline’s products are used to keep people safe in the event of falls, missed check-ins, man-downs, and exposure to explosive or toxic gas. Our design, development, sales, marketing, support, and production are all performed in-house at our headquarters in Calgary, AB. Blackline Safety is a publicly-traded company (TSX: BLN). To learn more about our company visit
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.
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