Technology Intern

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

Blackhawk Network (BHN) is building a digital platform and products that bring people and brands together. We facilitate cross channel payments via cash-in, cash-out and mobile payments. By leveraging blockchain, smart contracts, serverless technology, real time payment systems, we are unlocking the next million users through innovation. Our employees are our biggest assets! Come find out how we engage, with the biggest brands in the world. We look for people who collaborate, who are inspirational, who have passion that can make a difference by working as a team while striving for global excellence. You can expect a strong investment in your professional growth, and a dedication to crafting a successful, sustainable career for you. Our teams are composed of highly talented and passionate 'A' players, who are also invested in mentoring and enabling the best qualities. Our vibrant culture and high expectations will kindle your passion and bring out the best in you! Our internship program runs during the summer of 2027.

Responsibilities

As a Technology Intern at BHN, you will work with our software developers, and architects, and you will learn to build large scale big data processing systems that processes multi billion dollars financial transactions with penny-level precision. You will have an opportunity to work on the following at scale:

• Building stream-processing systems, using solutions such as Spark-Streaming. 
• Building DevOps pipelines and CI/CD systems for the agile enterprise  
• Build Large scale transaction processing systems with technologies such as REST, micro-services, Spark, Lambda processing, Kinesis, Elastic, AWS, and more. 
• Data and Analytics platforms that applies ML/AI and Big Data techniques 
• Real time risk/Fraud systems that detect and prevent financial fraud 
• Building Secure and Scalable cloud infrastructure 

Areas of Disciplines: 

• Cyber Security 
• Big Data and ML 
• Core Software Engineering 
• Infrastructure and DevOps 
• Product Management 
• Enterprise Program Management 
• UX 

Qualifications

Ideal Skill set: 

• Demonstrate solid engineering fundamentals. Strong algorithms, data structures and coding background 

Education:  

• Currently enrolled in a  Bachelor’s/Master's degree program in STEM majors
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university
• Solid verbal and written communication skills 
• Willingness to learn, be inquisitive and passionate 
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills 

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen.

Benefits

Salary Range: $25.00/hr to $35.00/hr

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 2027, 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.