Senior Software Engineer

At Western Union, we’re more than a trusted name in global payments. We’re moving beyond remittances, beyond cash, and beyond the expectations of our customers.

Our talented teams enable us to transform into a digital-first company, built on the strength of our retail foundation and powered by next-generation payments. All this with the goal of helping people prosper.

Our customers inspire us to push boundaries and create services that make life easier and communities stronger. Wherever you are in the world, we’re committed to shaping the next generation of financial experiences.

Join us as we go beyond and be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible.

Position location:  Austin, TX

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Western Union will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Role Responsibilities 

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the modernization of enterprise payment and integration platforms by transforming legacy applications into scalable, cloud-native microservices on AWS. This role will provide technical leadership for platform transformation initiatives across North America (NA) and Latin America & Caribbean (LACA), including TIBCO Exit, cloud database modernization, distributed caching frameworks, and event-driven architectures.

Role Responsibilities

• Architect and lead migration of legacy applications and middleware platforms to AWS-based microservices.
• Design scalable, resilient, and highly available cloud solutions leveraging modern architectural patterns.
• Define platform standards, reusable frameworks, and engineering best practices.
• Lead the implementation of cloud-native persistence strategies using PostgreSQL, Aurora, DynamoDB, and other AWS data services.
• Design and implement distributed caching solutions using Redis, Elasticache, and in-memory data grid technologies.
• Drive API modernization and event-driven integration patterns leveraging Kafka and AWS messaging services.
• Partner with Architects and Engineering Managers to define platform roadmaps and transformation strategies.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across multiple teams.

Role Requirements 

• Master’s degree with 4 years of experience; bachelors degree with 6 years of experience.  Equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree.  
• Solid experience in Java and Spring Boot.
• Strong experience building AWS cloud-native microservices.
• Experience with:
  • AWS ECS/EKS/Lambda
  • API Gateway
  • Kafka/Event Streaming
  • PostgreSQL/Aurora
  • Redis/Elasticache
  • Docker/Kubernetes
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, caching strategies, scalability, and resiliency patterns.
• Experience leading large-scale modernization and migration initiatives

Preferred Skills

• Fintech experience (payments, risk, compliance, banking, etc.)
• Knowledge of security, authentication, and regulatory considerations
• UI/UX awareness and ability to work with design systems

Work Shift

HYBRID – Western Union values in-person collaboration, problem solving, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this fosters common ways of working and supports how we execute initiatives for our customers. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

Benefits

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a fewPlease see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your United States – Specific Benefits Include

• Paid Time Off  
• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance 
• Tuition Assistance Program 
• Student Loan Repayment (below manager level only) 
• Parental Leave 
• One day volunteer time off 
• $0 Money Transfer Fee Discount Code – Quarterly 
• Recognition Program “Game Changers” 
• Employee Discount Program 
• Global Adoption Assistance 
• Global Scholarship Awards Program 
• 401K plan  

For residents of Colorado, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania: Please do not respond to any questions on this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Salary

Annual base salary range is $110,000 – 135,000 USD per year.  Total on-target compensation includes a base salary and short-term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidates’ qualifications, skills, and competencies.

We are passionate about honoring our employees identity and fostering a feeling of belonging. 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.