Senior 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:

As a Sr. 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, React, 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:

Full Stack Development:

• Develop and maintain web applications using Java (Spring Boot, Spring MVC) for the back-end and React.js for the front-end.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient Java code to ensure high performance and scalability of applications.
  
  

System Design & Architecture:

• Design and implement complex systems and RESTful APIs, including integrations with third-party services.
• Architect solutions that are scalable, secure, and high-performing using Spring ecosystem best practices.
  
  

Collaboration & Communication:

• Work closely with UI/UX designers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and consistency across the team.
• Mentor junior developers and support their technical and professional growth.
  
  

Testing & Debugging:

• Write unit tests (using JUnit), integration tests (e.g., with Spring Test), and functional tests to ensure application reliability.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications to resolve performance bottlenecks and bugs.
  
  

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends, especially within the Java and Spring ecosystems.
• Propose and implement new features, performance optimizations, and improvements to existing systems.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years of full-stack development experience, including:
• Strong proficiency in JAVA, specifically with Spring Boot and related frameworks.
• Experience with front-end technologies like React.js or Angular.
• Understanding of relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.) and RESTful API development.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficient in JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design.
• Solid understanding of MVC architecture and web application frameworks.
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and deployment tools.
• Knowledge of JavaScript build tools (Webpack, NPM) and state management libraries (Redux etc.).
• Additional Skills:
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS) and containerisation technologies (Docker).
• Experience with Agile methodologies and version control using Git.
• Knowledge of security best practices and techniques for web applications.