Blackhawk Network
Overview
As a Staff Software Engineer, you will join the team responsible for delivering the next generation high-volume, fault-tolerant, and scalable transaction processing system for Blackhawk. The candidate will possess a demonstrated proficiency in a wide range of skills and experience utilizing Java, Application service Interfaces, and database technologies. The desired candidate will have an excellent understanding and hands-on experience designing and building software components that can handle high volume traffic. Apply now for a chance to lead our products and platforms to new heights of functionality and adoption.
Responsibilities
Deliver high performance software solutions
Provide technical leadership to a team of software developers
Work as a technical leader with Architects and product owners to build the right solution for the business requirements
Demonstrate mastery to adopt industry best practices and processes to develop enterprise level software applications using best suitable technology stack
Provide technical expertise in performance tuning applications, ensure applications conform to security standards
Work closely with Operations and Support staff to ensure production hand-off post-release
Has a strong grasp of integrating application front-ends with server-side code and Web Services / APIs
Subject matter expert in processes and methodologies with ability to adapt and improvise in various situations. Expert in navigating through ambiguity and prioritizing conflicting asks
Lead Scrum ceremonies including daily stand-ups, iteration planning, iteration demos and retrospectives
Lead code reviews process, influence and mentor team members
Qualifications
6+ years of software development experience with full application stacks
Experience in Java / JEE technologies and leading teams of software developers
Expert at Java JDK 11 or above and accomplished at multithreading
Expert in service-oriented architecture and REST service knowledge
Expertise and solid knowledge of OO Design & design patterns
Very good experience with open source frameworks such as Spring
Strong understanding of Algorithms and Data Structures
Demonstrate mastery in reviewing code, mentoring team members, and driving great development practices
Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) including RDS and EC2, or similar cloud services
Strong experience with build, deploy & continuous integration tools like Maven, Jenkins, Gradle, GIT etc.
Strong experience with Java Unit Testing Frameworks and Tools such as JUnit
Strong affinity for an engineering culture that emphasizes Agile, DevOps, and continuous delivery
Excellent problem-solving skills
Strong verbal and written skills
Very good attitude & team player is a must
Preferred
Experience with container-based application development using Docker/Kubernetes
Technology leadership experience in a modern / complex payment environment
Experience with building applications with ISO-8583 on JPOS
Benefits Salary Range for California Residents Only: $133,920.00 to $180,800.00
Salary Range for Illinois Residents Only: $105,770.00 to $142,800.00
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, Blackhawk Network offers benefits including 401k with employer match, medical, dental, vision, 12 paid holidays in the year 2025, 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.
Blackhawk Network encourages applicants with previous criminal records to apply to all positions and, pursuant to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Acts (and other “Fair Chance” laws), Blackhawk Network will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For Philadelphia applicants or jobs, please see a copy of Philadelphia’s ordinance on this topic by clicking this link: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/philadelphia/latest/philadelphia_pa/0-0-0-280104.
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Responsibilities
Deliver high performance software solutions
Provide technical leadership to a team of software developers
Work as a technical leader with Architects and product owners to build the right solution for the business requirements
Demonstrate mastery to adopt industry best practices and processes to develop enterprise level software applications using best suitable technology stack
Provide technical expertise in performance tuning applications, ensure applications conform to security standards
Work closely with Operations and Support staff to ensure production hand-off post-release
Has a strong grasp of integrating application front-ends with server-side code and Web Services / APIs
Subject matter expert in processes and methodologies with ability to adapt and improvise in various situations. Expert in navigating through ambiguity and prioritizing conflicting asks
Lead Scrum ceremonies including daily stand-ups, iteration planning, iteration demos and retrospectives
Lead code reviews process, influence and mentor team members
Qualifications
6+ years of software development experience with full application stacks
Experience in Java / JEE technologies and leading teams of software developers
Expert at Java JDK 11 or above and accomplished at multithreading
Expert in service-oriented architecture and REST service knowledge
Expertise and solid knowledge of OO Design & design patterns
Very good experience with open source frameworks such as Spring
Strong understanding of Algorithms and Data Structures
Demonstrate mastery in reviewing code, mentoring team members, and driving great development practices
Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) including RDS and EC2, or similar cloud services
Strong experience with build, deploy & continuous integration tools like Maven, Jenkins, Gradle, GIT etc.
Strong experience with Java Unit Testing Frameworks and Tools such as JUnit
Strong affinity for an engineering culture that emphasizes Agile, DevOps, and continuous delivery
Excellent problem-solving skills
Strong verbal and written skills
Very good attitude & team player is a must
Preferred
Experience with container-based application development using Docker/Kubernetes
Technology leadership experience in a modern / complex payment environment
Experience with building applications with ISO-8583 on JPOS
Benefits Salary Range for California Residents Only: $133,920.00 to $180,800.00
Salary Range for Illinois Residents Only: $105,770.00 to $142,800.00
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, Blackhawk Network offers benefits including 401k with employer match, medical, dental, vision, 12 paid holidays in the year 2025, 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.
Blackhawk Network encourages applicants with previous criminal records to apply to all positions and, pursuant to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Acts (and other “Fair Chance” laws), Blackhawk Network will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For Philadelphia applicants or jobs, please see a copy of Philadelphia’s ordinance on this topic by clicking this link: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/philadelphia/latest/philadelphia_pa/0-0-0-280104.
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