BlackHawk Network

Software Engineer II

BlackHawk Network$105K — $136K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree in Computer Science or a related field
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience in full stack applications (React, Java/Spring)
  • Experience with AWS (Kinesis, RDS, Lambda, ECS)
  • Strong knowledge of Aurora/MySQL databases and SQL
  • Strong computational skills and fluency in data structures and algorithms
  • Knowledge of service-oriented architecture, REST services, and design patterns
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to assess good and bad coding practices in development

Responsibilities

  • Participate in agile ceremonies
  • Write clean, reusable, and testable code
  • Foster a collaborative culture within the engineering team
  • Clarify product requirements with stakeholders and senior engineers
  • Monitor performance and feedback for continuous improvement
  • Stay updated on technology trends and innovations
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Benefits

  • 401k with employer match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 12 paid holidays in 2026
  • 1 hour of sick pay accrual for every 30 hours worked
  • Parental leave
  • Life, disability, accident, and illness insurance
  • Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • Wellness benefits
  • Flexible time off for full-time employees
Full Job Description
Overview

As a Full Stack Engineer in the Core Services teams, you will help deliver world-class rewards and service to our customers. This role requires passion for our people, customers, business, and technology. We expect Engineers to innovate and take risks while mitigating impact to stakeholders. We expect learning and growth to be lifelong and mentoring to be a daily practice. We want to approach challenges directly and be transparent about issues as they arise so we can work together to overcome them.  

In this role, you'll get to work with passionate, dedicated Engineers to build value into an organization that is committed to being the best in the industry. Your experience, drive, and passion for learning will be valuable to the team; you will support building quality, secure functionality, as you learn and grow in your craft with guidance from experienced, passionate Engineers. You'll be given opportunities to apply and refine your skills and will be expected to deliver results, contributing to the BHN technical community. 

Responsibilities
  • Actively participate in regular agile ceremonies  
  • Write clean, reusable, easy to test code  
  • Contribute to a collaborative culture within and outside of Engineering to foster transparency, rapport, and support 
  • Work with product stakeholders and senior engineers to clarify requirements and ensure we build the best products  
  • Measure and monitor new functionality for continuous feedback and improvement on performance 
  • Stay curious about technology, approaches, and trends that contribute to innovating our products and services 
  • Perform additional duties as assigned 
Qualifications
  • BA/BS degree in Computer Science or a related field.

  • 2+ years of hands-on experience building full stack applications, including front-end development with React and back-end services with Java/Spring.

  • Hands-on experience in Amazon Web Services (AWS), including Kinesis, RDS, Lambda, ECS, and related cloud-native technologies.

  • Hands-on experience with Aurora/MySQL databases and strong exposure to SQL.

  • Strong computational and problem-solving skills, with fluency in data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.

  • Strong knowledge of computing concepts such as service-oriented architecture, REST services, fault tolerance, self-healing, performance, reliability, scalability, and security.

  • Ability to differentiate good and bad design and coding practices across both front-end and back-end development.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Strong self-direction, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.

 

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

Salary Range for California Residents Only: $105,300.00 to $136,916.00

 

 

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 in the year 2026, 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. 

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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