Senior Python Engineer – AI-First Backend & Cloud SaaS

BlackLine Systems Inc (U.S.); Pleasanton (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

BlackLine Systems Inc is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to design, develop, troubleshoot, and scale our cloud‑based backend services. You will drive high‑quality releases and mentor junior teammates while championing automation and secure code practices.

The role emphasizes building RESTful APIs, working with SaaS products, and collaborating in a fast‑paced FinTech environment. Expect adaptable responsibilities and ongoing improvements.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science with 5+ years of software development experience or MS with 3+ years.
• Proficiency in C#, Java, Python, .NET, .NET Core.
• 3+ years building Web Applications, SaaS products, and RESTful APIs.
• Experience with AI-First development approach.
• Understanding of production deployments and on‑call responsibilities.
• Strong data structures, algorithms, design patterns, and complex systems architecture.
• Experience with service‑oriented architecture and distributed systems.
• Advanced SQL, stored procedures, data models, and transactional flows.
• Mandatory knowledge of Scrum or other Agile development methodologies.
• Passion for engineering excellence through automation and testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver product features while meeting timelines and quality.
• Implement and enforce software development techniques for performance and security.
• Maintain high standards with clean, testable, maintainable, secure code.
• Inspire a quality-first culture and mentor junior developers.
• Proactively identify issues and champion practical solutions with peers.
• Perform maintenance, deployment, and release support, including off‑hours.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver value and outcomes.

Skills

C#

Java

Python

RESTful APIs

SQL

Data structures

Algorithms

Distributed systems

.NET Core

Agile development

SOA

Unit testing

Education

BS in Computer Science

MS in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

BlackLine Systems Inc is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to design, develop, troubleshoot, and scale our cloud‑based backend services. You will drive high‑quality releases and mentor junior teammates while championing automation and secure code practices.

The role emphasizes building RESTful APIs, working with SaaS products, and collaborating in a fast‑paced FinTech environment. Expect adaptable responsibilities and ongoing improvements.