Lead Front End Staff Software Engineer

About Blackhawk Network

Today, through BHN’s single global platform, businesses of all kinds can tap into the world’s largest network of branded payment solutions. BHN helps businesses grow revenue, increase loyalty, motivate and reward their teams, disburse funds and engage consumers. Branded payment solutions include the issuance and distribution of gift cards, egifts, corporate payouts and rewards, along with the technology to deliver these products in seamless, integrated ways. BHN’s network spans the globe with more than 400,000 consumer touchpoints. Learn more at BHN.com.

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Staff Engineer to join our growing e-commerce team. This role leads the front-end development of a high-traffic, multi-region digital gift card platform, requiring both strategic vision and hands-on expertise to drive innovation, scalability, and performance across our customer-focused digital experiences. The ideal candidate is a frontend expert with deep experience in React, headless CMS architecture, site performance optimization, and SEO best practices. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the architecture, driving best practices, and delivering scalable, performant, and accessible user experiences across web platforms. Site performance, Core Web Vitals, privacy, accessibility, and SEO are top priorities. You will be the technical driver ensuring all KPIs are not just met, but exceeded. Location: Pleasanton, CA. You must be able to come into the office 2 days a week.

You'll Love This Job If…

• You thrive on architecting and optimizing high-traffic digital platforms that serve customers across multiple regions, directly impacting performance metrics experienced by millions of users daily
• You're energized by leading technical strategy for Core Web Vitals and SEO optimization on revenue-generating e-commerce platforms where your performance improvements translate to measurable business outcomes
• You enjoy designing scalable React architectures and headless CMS solutions that handle complex multi-region requirements while maintaining exceptional user experiences
• You're passionate about driving accessibility and privacy standards across customer-facing platforms where your technical decisions directly shape how users interact with digital gift card experiences

Responsibilities

• Design and implement complex technical solutions while providing strategic technical guidance to cross-functional teams
• Lead the design and development of responsive, high-performance user interfaces using React and modern JavaScript frameworks
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and establish best practices for front-end development across the organization
• Maintain high standards of code quality, performance optimization, and regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in front-end engineering, including hands-on leadership roles
• Expert-level proficiency in React, JavaScript, and modern front-end development practices
• Proven experience with headless CMS architectures, performance optimization, and SEO implementation
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of delivering scalable solutions
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities with experience mentoring development teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
• Industry certifications related to front-end development, performance optimization, or e-commerce platforms
• Experience with multi-region, high-traffic e-commerce applications and payment systems

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.

Benefits

Salary Range for California Residents Only: $157,030.00 to $212,000.00

Salary Range for Illinois Residents Only: $125,100.00 to $168,900.00

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 2025, 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. 

EEO Statement

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.