Software Engineer II

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 highly skilled Fullstack Software Engineer II to join our team. In this role, you’ll design, build, and scale critical systems that power the gift card recipient experience used by millions of customers worldwide. You’ll be responsible for building fault-tolerant, distributed systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering high-quality, resilient software at scale.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a strong sense of accountability and autonomy
• Write clean, reusable, and testable code that’s easy to maintain
• Build products that perform, scale, and remain highly available and fault tolerant with automated failover capabilities.
• Operate and scale a rapidly growing product that is vital to our partners.
• Contribute novel ideas and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver and improve systems.
• Be an excellent team player, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and mutual support across the team.
• Work closely with product architects, product owners, and stakeholders to deliver high-value capabilities.
• Leverage AI tools such as copilot or Claude.ai to improve efficiency.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of professional experience building scalable fullstack applications.
• Proficiency in frontend frameworks such as Angular or React and strong experience in backend development using Java and/or Node.js.
• Strong computational and problem-solving skills; fluent in data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.
• Solid knowledge of modern computing concepts including:
• Service-oriented architecture (SOA) and microservices
• RESTful APIs and web services
• Multithreaded and concurrent programming
• Performance, reliability, scalability, and security best practices
• Ability to differentiate good design and coding practices from anti-patterns.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Highly self-directed, with strong critical-thinking skills and the ability to operate with minimal supervision.
• Deep passion for delivering high-quality customer experiences and building software that performs at scale.