Principal Software Engineer

Blackhawk Network; Dallas (TX); Ibrido; USD 177.000 - 248.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

401k match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Sick leave accrual

Parental leave

Life insurance

Descrizione del lavoro

Blackhawk Network is building a digital platform for branded payments, expanding across regions with a focus on scalable, secure software. You will lead architectural design, guide engineering teams, and deliver high-availability solutions for a global user base.

The role blends hands-on development with strategic leadership, requiring deep Java expertise, cloud proficiency, and a track record in delivering complex enterprise systems.

Competenze

• BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 15+ years of enterprise software development in Java.
• 3+ years of technology leadership in a modern enterprise.
• Experience architecting and developing tools/infrastructure.
• Proficient with highly available, multi-region architectures.
• Strong ability to communicate complex tech with non-technical partners.
• Hands-on with modern CI/CD, cloud infra, and security practices.

Mansioni

• Lead architectural design for highly available products with a platform mindset.
• Guide engineering teams through technical decision making.
• Develop cutting-edge software and improve existing platforms.
• Contribute to core features, platform, and infrastructure across teams.
• Avoid tech debt via trade-off analysis on scale, security, and reliability.
• Ensure architecture adherence and code review discipline.
• Drive end-to-end quality with automated testing and performance analysis.

Conoscenze

Java

Architecture

Microservices

Cloud computing

CI/CD

Security

Leadership

Communication

Performance optimization

Formazione

BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or equivalent

Strumenti

AWS

Kubernetes

Databases (SQL/NoSQL)

CI/CD pipelines

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Hybrid flexibility: At Blackhawk Network, you’ll enjoy the best of both worlds—focused remote work plus in-person collaboration at our Coppell, TX office. This rhythm gives you the tools, connection, and autonomy you need to make a real impact.

Overview

Blackhawk Network 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 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!

As a leader in branded payments, we are building a strong diverse team and expanding. This is an amazing opportunity for problem solvers who want to be a part of an innovative and creative Engineering team that values your contribution to the company.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design for highly available products with a platform mindset.
• Lead technical decision making and guide the engineering teams.
• Develop cutting-edge software and drive continuous improvements of existing software.
• Actively contribute to the core features, platform, infrastructure, that's shared across teams.
• Able to do trade-off analysis to understand the scaling, reliability & security concerns of different technologies & solutions.
• Proactively monitor the adherenceof the implementation to the chosen architecture during all iterations.
• Ensure compliance withEnterprise Architecture specifications.
• Ensure design and codereviews, analysis of code components and code coverage of Unit test cases.
• Drive end-to-end quality witheffective automation of unit level, component level and system leveltesting.
• Define/refine metrics used toassess application performance, utilization, and scalability.
• Contribute to theexecution of performance analysis and capacity planning activities.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or equivalent work.
• 15+ years of enterprise level software development in Java.
• 3+ years of technology leadership experience in a modern / complex enterprise environment.
• Architect, design and develop a wide array of tools and infrastructure.
• Experienced with highly available services and multi region architecture.
• Thrive in any environment, define problems, and come up with practical solutions.
• An expert in building software integrations and frameworks.
• Solid foundation in full-stack software development. Deep understanding of software craftsmanship, solid design principles, best practices, and design patterns.
• Experienced with security assessments (Threat modelling, Pen testing etc.)
• Hands on knowledge of micro-services architectures, design patterns andprinciples.
• Hands on knowledge for solving software application architecture problems.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical aspects of an integration to non-technical minded partners.
• Demonstrate a high degree of precision in software development. We deal with real money, and areas where precision and quality are key. You deeply care about the external and internal software quality and how you approach all aspects of the software development.
• Hands on knowledge of build and deployment of applications in a modern CI/CD delivery environment with frequent releases.
• Good knowledge of databases and persistent.
• Strong proficiency of public and private cloud infrastructures – preferably AWS.

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.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen.

Benefits

Salary Range for all U.S. Residents (excluding Alaska, California, North Dakota, South Dakota): $177,180.00 to $248,067.00Salary Range for California Residents Only: $222,120.00 to $310,980.00

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.