Release Engineer - BlackLine

Make Your Mark::

We are searching for a Release Engineer with experience in software release management processes. In this role, you wil be responsible for ensuring the quality of all systems (SaaS, On-prem, home-grown). You will oversee the release process, from planning and scheduling to executing the release. You must have experience managing product releases in a complex, fast-paced, heterogeneous IT environments.

 

There will be multiple releases every month. Good written, verbal communication skills are necessary as you will work closely with product Leaders, Program managers, Product managers, and Dev/Tech leads. You will ensure all approvals are obtained to release the software in a timely manner to QA, UAT, and Production environments. You will also manage Dev, QA, and UAT environment refreshes.

You'll Get To::

• Work with project, product, and development teams to create and maintain release schedules
• Manage version control and release documentation
• Perform risk assessments and contingency planning
• Manage and execute the deployment of build to UAT and Production environments
• Coordinate with stakeholders to communicate release plans and progress
• Manage SDLC environment refresh and schedule working with project managers and product lead

What You'll Bring::

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field
• 3+ years of proven experience as a Release Engineer or in DevOps
• Proficiency in scripting to automate repetitive tasks
• Proficiency in writing Jira queries (JQL) and creating dashboards
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipeline and build tools such as Jenkins, Bitbucket, Harness etc.
• Comfortable communicating directly with software developers, QA Engineers, IT Support
• Exposure to cloud – GCP, AWS etc
• Experience with version control systems
• Experience working in an Agile, scrum environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

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 has 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 $131,000.00 - USD $174,000.00