Staff Software Engineer

At Blackhawk Network, we shape the future of global branded payments through the prepaid products, technologies and network that connect brands and people. Our collaborative innovation and scalable, security-minded solutions help our partners to increase reach, loyalty and revenue. We believe our future holds great things for Blackhawk Network and its partners. We believe that together, we can shape the future. Our beliefs? Win as one team, be innovative, global excellence and be inspiring!

Blackhawk Network is a trailblazer in delivering pioneering digital commerce solutions. We are in search of an accomplished Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Staff Software Engineer to join our team. This role offers the chance to lead architectural design and development, mentor a skilled team, and contribute significantly to enhancing our digital solutions utilizing Adobe Experience Manager.

• Lead the creation of scalable AEM solutions, ensuring adherence to best practices and optimal performance.
• Provide guidance and leadership to a team of AEM Engineers, fostering collaboration, conducting code reviews, and maintaining high standards.
• Develop and manage intricate custom AEM elements, emphasizing reusability and modularity to meet project requirements.
• Create and oversee an extensive AEM component library for consistency and efficiency across projects.
• Demonstrate expertise in responsive design, Single Page Applications (SPAs), and AEM Core Components for enhanced user interfaces.
• Integrate AEM seamlessly with other systems using AEM APIs, servlets, OSGi services, and Adobe's integration capabilities.
• Show mastery in CSS to craft visually appealing and responsive interfaces, overseeing CSS frameworks and preprocessors for streamlined development.
• Leverage Adobe Cloud Services such as Adobe Target, Analytics, and Campaign to enhance personalization and marketing capabilities.
• Enforce AEM governance policies, coding standards, and best practices within the development team.
• Implement optimization strategies within AEM for improved performance, including caching mechanisms and asset optimization to optimize page load times and resource usage.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Over 8 years of development experience with substantial expertise in AEM.
• Proven leadership in AEM development, proficiency in CSS, JavaScript, HTML, Java, and substantial hands-on experience with Adobe Experience Manager.
• Proficient in Apache Sling, Apache Jackrabbit, skilled in Adobe Launchpad, and familiar with AEM Sites, AEM Assets, and AEM Forms.
• Extensive CSS expertise, including a strong command of CSS frameworks like Bootstrap, and familiarity with preprocessors such as SASS.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities, capable of making strategic decisions aligned with project objectives.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills essential for effective team leadership and collaboration.
• Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple priorities within a dynamic environment, ensuring the prompt delivery of top-quality AEM solutions.

If you're a proficient AEM expert with a passion for leading transformative projects in the realm of digital experiences, we encourage you to apply. Join us at Blackhawk Network to shape the future of digital commerce through innovative AEM solutions while working in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Salary Range for California Residents Only: $125,430.00 to $191,535.00

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, Blackhawk Network offers benefits including 401k with employer match, medical, dental, vision, 12 paid holidays in the year, 1 hour of sick pay accrual for every 30 hours worked, parental leave, life insurance, disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts, wellness benefits, and flexible time off for all full-time employees. 

Blackhawk Network provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  Blackhawk Network believes that diversity leads to strength. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Blackhawk Network encourages applicants with previous criminal records to apply to all positions and, pursuant to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Acts (and other “Fair Chance” laws), Blackhawk Network will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.  For Philadelphia applicants or jobs, please see a copy of Philadelphia’s ordinance on this topic by clicking this link: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/philadelphia/latest/philadelphia_pa/0-0-0-280104.