Lead Front End Software Engineer

Overview

Lead Front End Staff Software Engineer role at Blackhawk Network. The position focuses on leading the front-end development of a high-traffic, multi-region digital gift card platform, driving architecture, performance, accessibility, and SEO across web experiences.

• 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

• 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

Salary ranges are location-based. California residents: $ to $. Illinois residents: $ to $.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Benefits include 401k with employer match, medical, dental, vision, 12 paid holidays in 2025, sick pay accrual, parental leave, life insurance, disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts, among others for 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. 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.

We encourage applicants with previous criminal records to apply and will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, as permitted by applicable fair chance laws.