Blackhawk Network (BHN) Europe
Software Engineer

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About Blackhawk Network
At Blackhawk Network (BHN), we’re shaping the future of branded payments - powering reward, incentive, and loyalty solutions across 28 countries and 400,000+ consumer touchpoints. From digital gift cards and eGifts to global employee rewards and customer acquisition tools, our platforms deliver meaningful value to clients and their customers alike.
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Overview
Black Hawk businesses cover Reward, Recognition and Sales Incentives platforms for both customers and employees with the purpose of connecting people and motivating them to achieve their goals. An exciting part of the enterprise is managed services which delivers custom built, fully integrated solutions for the Telco, Banking, Automotive, Retail and Leisure sectors within the UK.
As a Software Engineer, you will join the team responsible for delivering the next generation high- volume, fault-tolerant, and scalable transaction processing system for Blackhawk. The candidate will possess a demonstrated proficiency in a wide range of skills and experience utilizing Java, NodeJS, Vue JS, Application service Interfaces, SQL, Postgres and database technologies. The desired candidate will have excellent understanding and hands-on experience designing and building software components that can handle high volume traffic. Apply now for a chance to lead our products and platforms to new heights of functionality and adoption.
Responsibilities
- Perform all phases of software engineering including design, development, testing, and deployment in an Agile software development environment
- Owns end to end development on the component/feature
- Design and develop new features using various languages, we primarily use Java, NodeJS, JavaScript and SQL along with back-end systems (API/SOA/Middleware)
- Collaborate with other teams and conduct new technology research for product development and recommend product enhancements
- Actively participate in code reviews, analyse results and choose the best solution
- Manage deadlines and prioritize tasks
- Continuously focus on improving the software quality and performance
- Works closely with the Quality Assurance team to ensure high-quality deliverables
- Participate in Information Security analysis and remediation
- Troubleshoot customer issues and communicate effectively to internal and external stakeholders
- Able to work independently yet thrives in a team environment
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Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or similar field of study
- Hands‑on professional experience with object-oriented and functional software engineering using SSIS, SSRS, NodeJS and related technologies
- Experience in creating, maintaining and integrating APIs
- Experience working on back-end services (Rest Web services, middleware)
- Experience working with Relational Database – SQL
- Experience working in a cloud environment, preferably Amazon Web Services
- Experience in designing and building REST services and familiarity with Microservice architectures
- Comfortable with relational database design and SQL
- Knowledge of data structures and algorithms
- Experience working with web user interface technologies
- Understanding of Scrum framework
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.


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Benefits
- Work-Life Balance: 25 days annual leave, birthday time off, and volunteering leave.
- Health & Well-being: Private medical insurance, employee assistance program, enhanced parental leave, and free eye tests.
- Financial Rewards: Group income protection, pension scheme, and exclusive discounts with our bYond card.
- Flexibility & Engagement: Office group activities and support for physical and mental health.
- Recognition: Participate in Flyers, our leading recognition program with financial rewards.
- Hybrid: Typically 2 days per week in the office. We’re open to flexible working arrangements and will consider reasonable adjustments in line with individual needs.
Candidate Journey At BHN
- Stage 1: Shortlisting of suitable candidates
- Stage 2: Screening Call
- Stage 3: Interview(s) with Hiring Manager(s)
- Stage 4: Feedback/Hired
Join us and be part of a company that’s shaping the future of branded payments. Apply today and take the next step in your career!
Blackhawk Network is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
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