Senior Performance Test Engineer

Get to Know Us:
It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they're doing!
At BlackLine, we're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business of enterprise applications.
Since being founded in 2001, BlackLine has become a leading provider of cloud software that automates and controls the entire financial close process. Our vision is to modernize the finance and accounting function to enable greater operational effectiveness and agility, and we are committed to delivering innovative solutions and services to empower accounting and finance leaders around the world to achieve Modern Finance.
Being a best-in-class SaaS Company, we understand that bringing in new ideas and innovative technology is mission critical. At BlackLine we are always working with new, cutting edge technology that encourages our teams to learn something new and expand their creativity and technical skillset that will accelerate their careers.
Work, Play and Grow at BlackLine!
Make Your Mark:
Debugs software products through the use of systematic tests to develop, apply and maintain quality standards for firm products. Develops, modifies and executes software test plans, automated scripts and programs for testing. Analyzes and writes test standards and procedures. Maintains documentation of test results to assist in debugging and modification of software. Analyzes test results to ensure existing functionality and recommends corrective action. Consults with development engineers in resolution of problems. Provides feedback in preparation of technical appraisals of programming languages, systems and computation software. Ensures quality computer integration into the overall functions of scientific computation, data acquisition and processing.
You'll Get To:

• Lead the design, development, and execution of performance testing strategies and plans, ensuring comprehensive coverage of performance scenarios.

• Develop and maintain performance testing scripts, tools, and frameworks.

• Monitor and analyze performance test results, identifying performance bottlenecks and providing actionable insights and recommendations.

• Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure the performance, scalability, and reliability of software applications.

• Conduct root cause analysis of performance issues and work with teams to implement solutions.

• Document performance testing processes, best practices, and lessons learned to improve future testing efforts.

• Stay updated with the latest advancements in performance testing tools and methodologies.

What You'll Bring:
Years of Experience in Related Field: 5+ years of relevant experience in performance testing or a related field.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Technical/Specialized Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge:
Typically possesses extensive practical experience with consistent, demonstrated success developing effective business solutions/applications for products or services that may effect broad areas of the org

• Expert solution builder Competencies: Recognized expert within and outside of the organization Possesses industry expertise as an individual contributor to operations

• Sets objectives and delivers results that have an impact within the department or division

• Provides advice, counsel and thought leadership within the department Influencer/architect/orchestrator High level strategic influence

• Decisions impact business unit's or department's strategic direction

• Anticipates emerging trends

• Accountable to 3+ year horizon

• Futurist mindset

• Expert operator High level of unprecedented work or experience

• High degree of autonomy and exercises independent discretion

• Accountable for complex, highly strategic duties requiring functional expertise

• Develops path through org's most ambiguous endeavors

• Developer of innovation or adaptation

We're Even More Excited If You Have:

• Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline or equivalent experience (10 years).

Thrive at BlackLine Because You Are Joining:

• A technology-based company with a sense of adventure and a vision for the future. Every door at BlackLine is open. Just bring your brains, your problem-solving skills, and be part of a winning team at the world's most trusted name in Finance Automation!
• A culture that is kind, open, and accepting. It's a place where people can embrace what makes them unique, and the mix of cultural backgrounds and varying interests cultivates diverse thought and perspectives.
• A culture where BlackLiner's continued growth and learning is empowered. BlackLine offers a wide variety of professional development seminars and inclusive affinity groups to celebrate and support our diversity.

BlackLine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, age, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, ancestry, color, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, medical condition, genetic information, or any other protected class or category recognized by applicable equal employment opportunity or other similar laws.
BlackLine recognizes that the ways we work and the workplace itself have shifted. We innovate in a workplace that optimizes a combination of virtual and in-person interactions to maximize collaboration and nurture our culture. Candidates who live within a reasonable commute to one of our offices will work in the office at least 2 days a week.
Salary Range:
USD $133,000.00 - USD $167,000.00
Pay Transparency Statement:
Placement within this range depends upon several factors, including the applicant's prior relevant job experience, skill set, and geographic location. In addition to base pay, BlackLine also offers short-term and long-term incentive programs, based on eligibility, along with a robust offering of benefit and wellness plans.
BlackLine is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation that would better enable your success during the application or interview process, please complete this form.
Accommodations:
BlackLine is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation that would better enable your success during the application or interview process, please complete this form.