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.
OverviewWe are looking for an accomplished Staff Software Engineer to join Blackhawk’s Enterprise Systems Group. Our team is chartered with delivering innovative, highly scalable, and fault-tolerant back-office systems for inventory management, card services, approval/assignment workflows, and partner product distribution.
As a Staff Engineer, you will be a technical anchor for our Python/Django and MySQL stack, driving the architectural evolution of our core in-house systems. The ideal candidate blends deep backend expertise with modern frontend experience (React), robust database design, and a track
Responsibilities- Architecture & Development: Lead the definition, design, and implementation of cutting-edge software using Python and Django. Drive the modularization of code, pattern-oriented architecture, and code reusability across enterprise systems.
- System Integration: Specify internal/external product interfaces, designing robust, secure RESTful APIs and service-oriented architectures (SOA).
- Database Leadership: Own the schema design, optimization, and data integrity of our MySQL databases, ensuring high performance under heavy enterprise workloads.
- Compliance & Best Practices: Ensure all solutions align with Enterprise Architecture specifications. Establish high standards for code coverage, comprehensive code reviews, and architectural documentation.
- Technical Leadership & Collaboration: Coordinate tasks and deliverables across QA, Operations, and Infrastructure teams. Partner with Business Analysts to minimize requirements ambiguity and provide technical guidance.
- Agile Advocacy: Champion Blackhawk’s software development methodology by driving Scrum/Agile best practices, continuous integration, and mentor junior/mid-level engineers.
- Innovation & AI Integration: Actively explore and thoughtfully integrate AI productivity tools to enhance development workflows, automate processes, and deliver measurable efficiency gains for the team.
Required Skills & Experience
- Experience: 6+ years of professional software development experience, with a proven track record in a Staff or Principal-level capacity.
- Backend Expertise: Deep, hands-on mastery of Python and the Django framework (including Django REST Framework for API design).
- Database Mastery: Advanced capabilities in MySQL (query optimization, indexing strategies, schema design, and performance tuning under enterprise-scale loads).
- Frontend Proficiency: Experience building modern user interfaces using React, alongside foundational web technologies (JavaScript, CSS, AJAX, HTML5).
- Software Engineering Fundamentals: Strong Object-Oriented Design (OOD) skills, deep understanding of architectural design patterns, and excellent grasp of concurrency and multithreading concepts.
- Environment & Tools: Extensive experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Proficient with version control (Git) and automated CI/CD pipelines.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Proven self-starter who excels at managing multiple complex tasks, meeting tight deadlines, and navigating a matrixed corporate organization.
Desirable Pluses
- Experience in the fintech, payments, or card services industries.
- Familiarity with legacy UI frameworks (ExtJS, jQuery) for occasional migration or integration tasks.
- Demonstrated experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, LLM-based refactoring) to optimize the software development lifecycle.
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.
Skills Required
- 6+ years of professional software development experience, including Staff or Principal-level experience
- Deep hands-on mastery of Python and Django, including Django REST Framework
- Advanced MySQL skills, including query optimization, indexing, schema design, and performance tuning
- Experience building modern user interfaces with React
- Proficiency with JavaScript, CSS, AJAX, and HTML5
- Strong object-oriented design skills and understanding of architectural design patterns
- Understanding of concurrency and multithreading concepts
- Extensive experience in Agile/Scrum environments
- Proficiency with Git and automated CI/CD pipelines
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple complex tasks, meet tight deadlines, and work in a matrixed corporate organization
- Experience in fintech, payments, or card services industries
- Familiarity with ExtJS and jQuery
- Experience using AI-assisted development tools
Blackhawk Network Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Blackhawk Network and has not been reviewed or approved by Blackhawk Network.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — bYond cashback, Extras Discounts, the Home & Tech salary‑sacrifice scheme, MyGym discounts, and the Health Assured EAP expand day‑to‑day savings and wellness support beyond core insurance. Retailer partnerships and lifestyle programs create tangible value on everyday purchases.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, sick time, bereavement, volunteer time, and parental/family leave are clearly featured. Hybrid and remote role availability can make time‑off policies more practical to use across locations.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer match is part of the core package. An Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also available, adding another long‑term financial vehicle alongside retirement savings.
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What We Do
Blackhawk Network delivers branded payment solutions through the prepaid products, technologies and network that connect brands and people. We collaborate with our partners to innovate, translating market trends in branded payments to increase reach, loyalty and revenue. Serving 28 countries, we reliably execute security-minded solutions worldwide. Join us as we shape the future of global branded payments.
