Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer - Austin, TX or Denver, CO

Are you ready to help lead a software engineering organization that develops products to connect millions of users globally? Are you interested in joining a globally diverse organization where our unique contributions are recognized and celebrated, allowing each of us to thrive? Then it's time to join Western Union as a Principal Software Engineer.

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.

Western Union powers your pursuit.

In this role, you will design and develop highly scalable software platforms and products to meet Western Unions' strategic initiatives. You will constantly pursue and learn industry leading/innovative solutions, build awareness of open-source technologies and communities that enable high volume low latency systems.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead a culture of innovation and experimentation, support full software development lifecycle that incorporates the best of technology approaches and delivery methodologies.
• Ensure on-time product releases that are of high quality, enabling the core vision of next generation card processing systems compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Be part of a team in an environment which includes modern web frameworks and complex transaction processing systems leveraging a broad set of technology stacks (Node.js, React /React Native, Cassandra, Kafka, Java, Spring Boot, REDIS etc.).
• Build fault-tolerant, scalable solutions that are performed at a global enterprise scale.
• Build REST APIs, microservices and event driven architectures.
• Execute to success through diligent planning, attention to detail, effective delegation, and efficient decision-making
• Collaborate with peer and cross functional teams across the globe
• Strong emphasis on customer journey, product quality, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and continuous development
• Lead agile development process at scale
• Recruit, develop, and mentor world-class engineering talent

Role Requirements

• Experience in two or more of the following technologies - Java, Spring Boot, Go, Angular, React/ React Native, Envoy, or gRPC.
• Experience building applications with high throughput and low latency needs.
• Experience building systems as service-oriented architecture and/or micro-services architecture.
• Experience in CI/CD tools like Git, Bitbucket, Cloudbees, Jenkins, Sonar.
• BS in Computer Science or related fields with 10+ years of professional experience and 4+ years in an engineering lead role
• Hands-on experience in Java Spring Boot, GraphQL/Mule, Rest based APIs, full-stack engineering
• Hands-on experience in building a microservices-based architecture and platform developed and deployed at scale.
• Working knowledge of modern databases such as MongoDB, MySQL and Cassandra
• Proven ability to understand the business, its operations, and ability to contribute to technology roadmap that drives measurable business improvements.
• Excellent decision-making, communication, and collaboration skills
• Experience with agile development methodologies with Test Driven Development (TDD) and CI (Continuous Integration)/CD (Continuous Delivery)

• Experience in Retail POS and Payment Solutions preferred.
• Experience in Cloud (AWS/GCP) based architecture designs and implementations.

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what's next.

Western Union is positioned to become the world's most accessible financial services company -transforming lives and communities. We're 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. You'll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you're ready to help drive the future of financial services, it's time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/.

Salary

Total targeted compensation $250,000 - 310,000. Total compensation includes a base salary, short-term (bonus) and long-term (stock) incentives that align with individual and company performance. Salaries will vary based on candidates' qualifications, skills, and competencies.

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 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 interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your United States - Specific Benefits Include

• Flexible Time off
• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Student Loan Repayment (below manager level only)
• Parental Leave
• WU Foundation Gift Match
• 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
• 4% Western Union Contribution to 401K

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.

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate.

Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

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Estimated Job Posting End Date:

01-01-2025

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.