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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - **Company:** Blackhawk Network - **Location:** Pleasanton, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $121,070.0 - $163,457.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Application Performance Management, Code Review, Databases, Data Structures, Relational Databases, Software Design Patterns, Gradle, Design of User Interfaces, Java Development Kit, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Apache Maven, MongoDB, NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Query Optimization, Recommender Systems, Service-Oriented Architecture, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Web Services, Multithreading, Scripting, ReactJS, Delivery Pipeline, Database Optimization, Git, Build Management, Amazon Relational Database Service, Machine Learning Operations, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Jenkins - **Published:** June 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://careers-blackhawknetwork.icims.com/jobs/26652/sr.-software-engineer/job?in_iframe=1 ## About the Role As a Senior Software Engineer, you will join the team responsible for delivering the next generation of a high-volume, fault-tolerant, and scalable global content system for Blackhawk. The ideal candidate brings demonstrated proficiency across the full stack - including Java, REST APIs, AI recommendations, workflow automation, and both SQL and NoSQL database technologies. You have excellent hands-on experience designing and building software components that perform at scale under high traffic. Apply now for a chance to lead our products and platforms to new heights of functionality and adoption., * BA + 4+ years of full-stack software development experience * Strong Java (JDK 11+), multithreading, OO design, and design patterns expertise * Proficiency in Python for scripting, automation, or ML integration * Hands-on React experience with a solid sense for UI/UX - you care how things look and feel * Experience building or integrating AI/ML models, recommendation engines, or intelligent automation * Solid MongoDB and relational DB experience (AWS RDS a plus) * AWS cloud experience (EC2, RDS, EKS,AWS API gateways Lambda or similar services) * Comfortable with CI/CD pipelines - Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, Git * Strong grasp of algorithms, data structures, and service-oriented architecture * Excellent communicator - written, verbal, and in code reviews * Agile/Scrum mindset with a strong team-player attitude ## Description * Deliver high-performance, scalable software solutions across the full stack - from React frontends to Java and Python backend services * Design and build AI-powered features including recommendation engines and workflow automation pipelines * Architect and implement NoSQL/MongoDB data models - including schema design, indexing strategies, and query optimization for high-volume workloads * Partner with product and architecture teams to work through ambiguities, align on requirements, and drive solutions from proof of concept to production * Help junior engineers with solutioning and implementation; lead code reviews and champion engineering best practices * Collaborate with architects and product owners to define the right solution for complex business requirements * Ensure UI/UX quality - own the front-end experience from component design to accessibility and responsiveness * Integrate application front-ends with server-side code, REST APIs, and third-party web services * Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code - automating build, test, and deployment workflows across environments * Tune application performance and enforce security standards across services and infrastructure * Participate in Agile ceremonies - standups, iteration planning, demos, and retrospectives * Work closely with Operations post-release to ensure smooth production handoffs ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Modular Secrets to Lightning-Fast Android Builds](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1428-modular-secrets-to-lightning-fast-android-builds) - [Inside Bitpanda's Tech Stack: Scaling a European Fintech Leader - Markus Dorner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1979-inside-bitpanda-s-tech-stack-scaling-a-european-fintech-leader-markus-dorner) - [Give your build some love, it will give it back!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/514-give-your-build-some-love-it-will-give-it-back) - [NoSQL Data Modeling for Front-end Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/297-nosql-data-modeling-for-front-end-developers) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [What is Software Engineering in the Age of AI?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/640-what-is-software-engineering-in-the-age-of-ai)