Staff Software Engineer

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.

We are looking to hire an accomplished Full-stack Software Engineer. You will be responsible for designing, architecting, and developing client facing applications for BHN Development Productivity Platform. The desired candidate will have an excellent understanding of web and cloud infrastructure technology.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Java (Spring/Spring Boot) or Python (FastAPI) in a microservices architecture
• Apply creative design, analytical and problem-solving skills to build developer experiences that meet aesthetic, functional and technical requirements
• Architect and implement cloud-native solutions using AWS services with Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform, Helm)
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs and web services, ensuring seamless communication between application front-ends and server-side components
• Design and implement scalable backend systems on AWS leveraging containers (EKS, ECS, Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes)
• Ensure security, performance, and scalability of Development Productivity Platform products throughout their entire lifecycle
• Collaborate with Cloud Platform Team to maintain robust CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks
• Troubleshoot and resolve design deficiencies, bugs, and performance issues identified by stakeholders and QA teams
• Actively participate as a core member of an Agile Scrum team, collaborating with product owners, designers, and business stakeholders
• Engage in all Scrum ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives

Required:

• 8+ years of software development experience using object-oriented programming with Java (Spring Framework, Spring Boot) or Python (FastAPI)
• 3+ years developing Full Stack Applications with progressively increasing responsibilities
• 3+ years building cloud-based applications on AWS with REST APIs
• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform, Helm) for infrastructure provisioning
• Hands-on experience with container orchestration: Kubernetes, EKS, ECS, Docker
• Proficiency with AWS services: Auto Scaling Groups (ASG), Redis, and other managed services
• Experience with relational databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server
• Proven track record working in Agile Scrum environments
• Practical experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (Jenkins, Bitbucket Pipelines)
• Strong understanding of multi-tier architecture, microservices patterns, and distributed systems
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal, motivational, and collaboration skills

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline

Preferred:

• Experience with both Java and Python tech stacks
• Knowledge of caching strategies and Redis implementation
• Version control with Git and Bitbucket workflows
• Experience mentoring junior engineers

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 throughout the year 2025, sick pay accrual according to state law, 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. 

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.