Western Union · 16 hours ago
Senior Architect, Software Engineering
USA GA - Atlanta - Corporate Center V, 5 Concourse Parkway, Suite 2300
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $165K/yr
6+ years expWestern Union is a global leader in financial services, seeking a Senior Architect, Solution Engineering to modernize its software engineering organization. In this role, you will lead the design and development of high-performance enterprise orchestration ecosystems, collaborating with engineering and business teams to enhance operational efficiency and compliance functions.
Financial ExchangesFinancial ServicesInternetMobile PaymentsPayments
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design and implement robust, secure, scalable frameworks to support the Risk and Compliance ecosystems
Develop API solutions that integrate with both internal and third-party systems
Use API security best practices, enforce strong authentication, and comply with industry standards
Assess existing APIs and recommend improvements to align with industry benchmarks
Conduct code reviews, maintain coding standards, and drive high code quality within the team
Identify and resolve technical issues, perform root cause analysis, collaborate with stakeholders and implement effective solutions
Collaborate with Product and Technology stakeholders to deliver technical solutions aligning with Future state architecture
Play an active role in the recruitment and onboarding process for new team members, while promoting a culture that emphasizes continuous learning and innovation
Mentor team members and encourage a collaborative team environment
Participate in cross-functional planning meetings to offer insights and assist in resolving any blockers
Maintain a strong focus on the customer journey, product quality, performance optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous development
Leading modernization initiatives, including the evolution of foundational capabilities and strategic replacement of the existing Risk and Compliance platforms
Applying modern architecture principles such as event-driven design, microservices, and cloud-native patterns to ensure agility, resilience, and compliance readiness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related fields with 8+ years of professional experience or Master's degree with 6+ years of experience. Equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree
Extensive software development experience, particularly in API development and microservices architectures using modern API design principles
At least 8 years of proven experience with frameworks and technologies such as Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST API, Sprint Batch, and Core Java
Solid understanding of relational databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Snowflake
Strong knowledge of microservices and event-driven architecture, with the ability to implement solutions and guide team members
Experience in designing and building high-performance APIs
Background in developing, monitoring, and deploying applications on AWS Cloud
Demonstrates strong proficiency in data structures, design patterns, algorithms, and object-oriented programming principles
Hands-on experience with DevOps practices, covering areas like source control, continuous integration, infrastructure automation, and continuous deployment
Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools including Splunk, Dynatrace, and AWS CloudWatch
Proficient in basic and intermediate Git commands, repository setup and management on platforms like GitHub, and collaborative workflows
Strong skills in troubleshooting, problem-solving, and diagnostics
Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with both internal and external partners worldwide
Preferred
Knowledge of Kafka, Docker, or Kubernetes is an advantage
Experience integrating with KYC, Compliance, and vendor systems in banking or payment environments is a plus
Benefits
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
Company
Western Union
Western Union provides consumers and businesses with fast, reliable and convenient ways to send and receive money around the world.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$800M2026-01-09Post Ipo Debt· $800M
2006-10-02IPO
Leadership Team
Nicolas Levi
Regional Vice President Middle East Afghanistan Pakistan
Ashutosh Shinde
Head - Technology Engineering Center (India)
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