Software Engineer (Hybrid)

About Blackhawk Network:

Blackhawk Network (BHN) is the leader in global branded payment technologies. We strengthen relationships between brands and their customers, employees, and partners by transforming transactions into connections. BHN’s portfolio includes: Gift Card & eGift products, promotions and distribution that grow revenue faster; Rewards & Incentives that build loyalty and acquisition and are integrated into today’s leading platforms; and Payments that enable businesses and customers to access and disburse funds in convenient and innovative ways. BHN’s network spans across the globe with over 400,000 consumer touchpoints. Learn more at BHN.com.

Overview:

Blackhawk Network (BHN) is building a digital platform and products that bring people and brands together. We facilitate cross channel payments via cash-in, cash-out and mobile payments. By leveraging blockchain, smart contracts, serverless technology, real time payment systems, we are unlocking the next million users through innovation.

Our employees are our biggest assets! Come find out how we engage, with the biggest brands in the world. We look for people who collaborate, who are inspirational, who have passion that can make a difference by working as a team while striving for global excellence. You can expect a strong investment in your professional growth, and a dedication to crafting a successful, sustainable career for you. Our teams are composed of highly talented and passionate 'A' players, who are also invested in mentoring and enabling the best qualities. Our vibrant culture and high expectations will kindle your passion and bring out the best in you!

Responsibilities:
Implement, and maintain critical applications that are often high-volume and low latency
Understand application user stories and use cases and develop applications with quality
Implement Reliable, Observable, Scalable, Efficient, Reusable, Maintainable and Testable code adhering to the coding standards
Ensure the applications are designed, implemented and deployed with the right security standards
Identify bottlenecks and defects and devise solutions to these problems
Take full ownership from design to production deployment
Contribute to all phases of the product lifecycle
To innovate and build POCs with the emerging technologies to aid in effective and efficient delivery
To learn, adapt and collaborate with the cross functional teams

Qualifications:
Bachelor's/Master's degree in computer science or STEM majors
0+ years of hands-on experience with object-oriented and software engineering using Java or JavaScript
Solid understanding of object-oriented programming and familiarity with various design patterns
Good understanding of fundamental design principles behind scalable applications, RESTful systems etc
Deep insight of Java internals such as memory management, transaction management, Threading and Concurrency, Event Management etc.
Should have full stack experience with proficiency in Java and Angular/react with a good knowledge of their ecosystems
Should be proficient in Debugging and Log Analysis
Experience with both RDBMS and NO-SQL Databases and scalable Data storage Patterns
Implementing automated testing suites for UI, API and Unit tests
Good understanding of secure application development and deployment
Exposure to Agile/Scrum environment
Proficient understanding of code versioning and tools such as Git
Familiarity with CICD and allied tools such as Jenkins etc
Experience with cloud environment, preferably Amazon Web Services

Benefits:

Blackhawk Network offers benefits including 401k with employer match, medical, dental, vision, 12 paid holidays throughout the year, 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.