Principal Enterprise Application 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

The Principal Enterprise Application Engineer specializes in D365 Finance and Operations (F&O), focusing on designing, developing, and maintaining complex ERP solutions. This role requires strong technical expertise in D365 F&O customization, integration, and data management, combined with business analysis capabilities and the ability to lead and mentor engineering teams. The Principal Engineer serves as a key technical expert, translating business needs into functional and technical specifications while ensuring alignment with enterprise goals. This position demands advanced analytical thinking, superior problem-solving skills, and exceptional communication abilities to effectively collaborate with diverse groups of global stakeholders and partners. This is a hybrid role, based in the Bay Area, CA. Office location: Pleasanton, CA.

• You thrive on architecting and shaping the technical direction of enterprise-wide D365 F&O implementations, making high-impact decisions that directly influence how global organizations manage their core financial and operational processes
• You excel as a technical expert who bridges complex business requirements with innovative ERP solutions, translating executive vision into tangible D365 customizations and integrations that drive measurable business outcomes
• You enjoy mentoring and leading engineering teams while collaborating with diverse international stakeholders, combining deep technical expertise in D365 modules with strategic business thinking to solve multimillion-dollar operational challenges
• You're passionate about working at the cutting edge of enterprise technology, designing sophisticated data management solutions and custom D365 F&O functionality that directly impacts how Fortune-level companies operate and scale globally

Responsibilities

•   Responsibilities: 

• Design and Develop D365 F&O Solutions: This includes customizing out-of-the-box functionality, developing custom code (X ), and creating integrations with other systems. 
• Data Management and Migration: Oversee data migration processes, ensure data integrity, and develop data validation strategies. 
• Performance Optimization: Analyze system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions for improved efficiency and scalability. 
• Technical Leadership and Mentorship: Lead development teams, mentor junior developers, and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards. 
• Business Analysis and Requirements Gathering: Work with stakeholders to understand business needs, define requirements, and translate them into technical solutions. 
• Integration and System Architecture: Design and implement integrations with other enterprise systems, using Azure services, APIs, and connectors. 
• Solution Documentation: Create and maintain detailed technical documentation for configurations and processes. 
• Testing and Quality Assurance: Conduct system testing, support user acceptance testing (UAT), and ensure the quality of developed solution.   

Qualifications

Skills:

• Extensive experience with D365 F&O modules (Finance, Supply Chain Management, etc.), customization, and integration. 
• Ability to write custom code, develop extensions, and integrate with other systems. 
• Familiarity with data migration tools, data entities, and data validation processes. 
• Knowledge of solution architecture, data modeling, and security best practices. 
• Experience with Azure services, APIs, and connectors for integrating D365 F&O with other cloud platforms. 
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Git, and CI/CD pipelines for automating builds, releases, and deployments. 
• Ability to work with stakeholders, gather requirements, and translate them into technical solutions. 
• Experience leading development teams, mentoring junior developers, and fostering a collaborative environment. 
• Ability to analyze system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions. 
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Relevant Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O certifications (preferred). 

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. 

Salary : $125,100 - $168,900