Software Engineer II

Blackhawk Network•Dallas, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Blackhawk Network is seeking an accomplished Software Engineer to design, build, and scale high‑performance processing systems that power large‑volume business transactions across our global network. In this role, you will leverage modern Java technologies, sound architectural principles, and cloud-based platforms to develop reliable, secure, and scalable solutions that enable seamless interactions between Blackhawk and its partners. You will collaborate closely with architects, product managers, and operations teams to deliver solutions that meet business objectives, perform at enterprise scale, and are production-ready from day one. This is an opportunity to work on mission‑critical systems in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment where innovation, continuous learning, and the thoughtful use of AI‑driven tools are encouraged to drive measurable impact.

Requirements

Master/Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline
3+ years of software development experience with core Java and J2EE
Java expert and practical experience with JDK 1.6 or above
Spring and Struts frameworks and writing multithreaded applications
RESTful architecture and REST Web Services implementation
Database design with DB2 or Oracle or RDS and with good exposure to SQL
Strong OO Design and development skills
Good knowledge on AWS services
Creative problem solver and excellent communicator
Candidates who have successfully implemented and utilized AI tools to enhance their work, improve processes, or deliver measurable results.

Nice To Haves

Finance or payment industry experience a plus

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