Staff Software Engineer

About Blackhawk Network

Today, through BHN’s single global platform, businesses of all kinds can tap into the world’s largest network of branded payment solutions. BHN helps businesses grow revenue, increase loyalty, motivate and reward their teams, disburse funds and engage consumers. Branded payment solutions include the issuance and distribution of gift cards, egifts, corporate payouts and rewards, along with the technology to deliver these products in seamless, integrated ways. BHN’s network spans the globe with more than 400,000 consumer touchpoints. Learn more at BHN.com.

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Staff Software Engineer to develop high-quality, maintainable code that aligns and adheres to essential architectural principles. This role involves planning and breaking down complex deliverables into manageable tasks, proposing innovative solutions or improvements to existing processes, and actively contributing to code reviews. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong ability to analyze and evaluate results, ensuring the selection of optimal solutions that enhance both performance and maintainability.

Responsibilities

• Perform all phases of software engineering including design, development, testing, and deployment in an Agile software development environment
• Design and develop new features using various languages, we primarily use Python and JavaScript
• Collaborate with other teams and conduct new technology research for product development and recommend product enhancements
• Actively participate in code reviews, analyze results and choose the best solution
• Manage deadlines and prioritize tasks
• Continuously focus on improving the software quality and performance
• Participate in Information Security analysis and remediation
• Troubleshoot customer issues and communicate effectively to internal and external stakeholders
• Mentor and inspire others and drive for results
• Onboard new scrum team members
• Work with product owners to define features and clarify requirements
• Provide timely advice and solutions including estimations. Communicate tradeoffs including hidden problems
• Able to lead the team to come up with leading edge solutions with a can-do attitude

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent, Master’s preferred
• A full stack developer with 6 years hands‑on professional experience with object oriented and functional software engineering such as Python or Java
• A Tech Lead with ability to quantify and estimate the level of effort as well as leading others to success
• Experience working in AWS environment
• Experience working with containers and orchestration
• Expert level at designing and building REST services
• Solid understanding of Microservice architectures
• Comfortable with relational database design and SQL
• Experience working with web user interface technologies
• Experience with Scrum framework, SM certification is a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to learn new coding languages and develop creatively
• Professional experiencing in building and deploying a scalable web apps
• Solid understanding of securing coding practice such as OWASP

Benefits

Blackhawk Network offers benefits including 401k with employer match, medical, dental, vision, 12 paid holidays throughout 2024, 1 hour of sick pay accrual for every 30 hours worked, parental leave, life insurance, disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts, wellness benefits, and flexible time off for all full-time employees. 

EEO Statement

Blackhawk Network provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  Blackhawk Network believes that diversity leads to strength. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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