BlackHawk Network

Software Engineer II

BlackHawk Network$90K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of professional software development experience.
  • Experience designing and implementing microservice architectures using Java.
  • Hands-on experience with distributed systems and cloud infrastructure.
  • Proficiency in Spring Boot application development.
  • Experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL preferred) and exposure to NoSQL databases.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high performance software solutions using architecture patterns and best practices.
  • Collaborate with architects to ensure the right solutions are built from the start.
  • Engage closely with product teams to align solutions with business vision and timelines.
  • Coordinate with operations and support staff for seamless production delivery.

Benefits

  • 401k with employer match
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 12 paid holidays throughout 2025
  • Flexible time off for full-time employees
  • Wellness benefits and various forms of insurance.
Full Job Description
Overview

We are looking to hire an accomplished Software Engineer to use cutting edge technologies and build processing systems and solutions to handle the high volume business transactions between Blackhawk and its partners.

Responsibilities
  • Deliver high performance software solutions using software architecture patterns and best practices and aspect-oriented programming
  • Work hand-in-hand with architects to build the right solution the first time
  • Work closely with product teams to ensure solutions achieve the business vision and are delivered to market on schedule
  • Work closely with operations and support staff to ensure successful production delivery and hand-off post-release
Qualifications
  • 2+ years of professional software development experience.
  • Proven experience designing and implementing microservice architectures using Java.
  • Hands-on experience with distributed systems and cloud infrastructure.
  • Proficiency in Spring Boot application development.
  • Experience developing and integrating services with Protocol Buffers (Protobuf) and gRPC.
  • Solid understanding of service-oriented and event-driven architectures.
  • Strong foundation in design patterns and SOLID principles, with working knowledge of object-oriented and aspect-oriented development.
  • Practical experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL preferred), including transaction management and data modeling; exposure to NoSQL databases a plus.
  • Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker) and messaging systems for inter-service communication.
  • Familiarity with infrastructure as code (Terraform or similar).
  • Understanding of serverless technologies on major cloud platforms.
  • Exposure to telemetry, tracing, observability, and performance analysis.
  • Knowledge of Python for scripting or backend development is a plus.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to adapt quickly, collaborate effectively, and contribute to dynamic teams.

We seek candidates who not only demonstrate curiosity and adaptability in emerging technologies but have also successfully implemented and utilized AI tools to enhance their work, improve processes, or deliver measurable results.  Our teams embrace continuous learning and the thoughtful integration of AI to create meaningful impact – for our employees and the future of work.

Benefits

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. 

About BlackHawk Network

Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc. is a global financial technology company and a leader in connecting brands and people through branded value solutions. Blackhawk platforms and solutions enable the management of stored value products, promotions and rewards programs in retail, ecommerce, financial services and mobile wallets. Blackhawk’s Hawk Commerce division offers technology solutions to businesses and direct to consumers. The Hawk Incentives division offers enterprise, SMB and reseller partners an array of platforms and branded value products to incent and reward consumers, employees and sales channels. Headquartered in Pleasanton, Calif., Blackhawk operates in 26 countries. For more information, please visit blackhawknetwork.com, cashstar.com, hawkcommerce.com, hawkincentives.com or our product websites GiftCards.com, giftcardmall.com, GiftCardLab.com and OmniCard.com.
Learn more about BlackHawk Network
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2001
NASDAQ

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