Senior Software Engineering Architect Austin, TX USA

Are you motivated by a desire to solve challenging engineering problems? How about offering up your technical skills in a global business that is committed to moving money for better? Join Western Union as a Senior Software Engineering Architect.

Western Union powers your pursuit.

In this critical role, you will work with engineering and business partners to define and build out complex solutions driving value through business process simplification, innovation, and adoption of the right technologies to enhance product capabilities.

You will be working with a team is modernizing the Pricing platform across the entire business lines of Western Union and will be an enabler, influencer for the business strategy through its key deliverables. If you have a curious mindset, believe in continuous improvement and are looking for an opportunity to make a substantial impact, we should talk!

Role Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong capabilities in assessing business needs while providing creative and effective solutions in conformance with emerging technology standards.
• Lead pricing solutioning end to end for new innovations with iterative improvements.
• Collaborate with peers, engineers, contractors, and cross functional teams across the globe.
• Strong emphasis on customer journey, product quality, performance, scalability, troubleshooting, and continuous development
• Be a culture champion on the team, guide, and mentor junior members of the team and across the company.

Role Requirements

• Bachelors in Computer Science or related fields with 12+ years of professional experience or Masters with 10+ years of experience.
• Track record of successful software architecture design and implementation.
• Solid hands-on experience in Java/J2EE, architectural and design patterns, Springboot, Web technologies, SQL/NoSQL, Kafka, AWS or other cloud providers.
• Excellent understanding of computer science fundamentals (like SOLID), data structures, algorithms, OOP, and best practices for data persistence/ data engineering.
• Ability to communicate and evangelize architectural concepts to internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Experience with agile development methodologies with emphasis on Test Driven Development (TDD) and CI (Continuous Integration)/CD (Continuous Delivery).
• Experience in the Financial Services industry preferred.

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for whats next.

Western Union is positioned to become the worlds most accessible financial services company transforming lives and communities. Were a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. Youll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If youre ready to help drive the future of financial services, its time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/.

Salary

The annual gross base salary range is $121,000.00 $201,700.00. This role is also eligible to receive an annual bonus and stock.

Benefits

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and lifeinsurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few (https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interviewprocess or in an offer of employment.

Your United States specific benefits include:

• Family First Program
• Flexible Time off
• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Parental Leave

We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

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