Staff Software Engineer (5103)

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.

We 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

• 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.