Software Engineer

As a skilled and motivated Software Engineer with proficiency in Java, Angular, and hands-on experience with AWS cloud services, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and deploying scalable software solutions that power the products and services at Blackhawk Network. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will deliver high-quality code in a fast-paced environment. Your responsibilities will include designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend and frontend applications using Java and JavaScript frameworks like Node.js, Angular, or similar. Leveraging AWS cloud services such as Lambda, EC2, S3, API Gateway, RDS, ECS, and CloudFormation, you will deliver resilient cloud-native solutions. Writing clean, testable, and maintainable code following modern software engineering practices is crucial. Additionally, active participation in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives, is expected. Collaboration with product managers, designers, and engineering peers to define, develop, and deliver new features is essential. Monitoring application performance, troubleshooting issues, and driving optimizations to ensure high availability and responsiveness are key responsibilities. Engaging in a rotating support schedule (2-sprint rotation) and participating in on-call responsibilities will be part of your role. Utilizing observability and monitoring tools to ensure system reliability and proactive issue detection is necessary. Qualifications for this role include 1-2 years of professional software development experience, strong proficiency in Java and JavaScript frameworks, and hands-on experience deploying applications using AWS services in production environments. A solid understanding of RESTful API design, asynchronous data handling, and event-driven architecture is required. Familiarity with DevOps best practices, including version control using Git and automated deployments, is expected. Experience with observability tools for logging, monitoring, and alerting is a plus. Being a strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills, a passion for continuous learning and improvement, and effective communication skills are essential. A collaborative mindset, the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, and a Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field are required. Advanced degrees are considered a plus. Finally, the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and adapt to changing technologies and priorities is crucial for success in this role.,