Western Union

Western Union

Staff Software Engineer in Austin, TX

USA TX - Austin - 11902 Burnet Rd · Staff+ · Full-time

No sponsorship$125k-$155kDetected 15 days ago
JavaSpringObject-Oriented ProgrammingData StructuresAlgorithmsSQLPostgreSQLAWSCI/CDDesign SystemsAgileTest AutomationLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoring

About the role

  • Western Union will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
  • Work Shift HYBRID - Western Union values in-person collaboration, problem solving, and ideation whenever possible.
  • The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

Requirements

  • As part of the application process, all applicants are required to take assessments.

Nice to have

  • Define and influence architectural decisions across services, APIs, data flows, and infrastructure strategy
  • Act as a trusted domain expert for Bill Payments, guiding technical direction and system evolution
  • Improve system reliability, performance, and scalability through deep technical analysis and hands-on optimization
  • Ensure architecture and implementations meet enterprise-grade standards for security, compliance, and resilience
  • Translate complex business requirements into elegant, scalable, and maintainable technical solutions
  • Champion engineering best practices including CI/CD, automated testing, and modern Agile delivery practices
  • Contribute to strengthening engineering culture through collaboration, mentorship, and technical leadership
  • Explore and evaluate emerging technologies, including AI-enabled development tools, to enhance engineering efficiency and system intelligence

Compensation

  • The base salary range is $125,000 - $155,000 per year; total on-target earnings include a base salary and short-term incentives that align with individual and company performance.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Parental Leave
  • Please see the benefits below specific to your country.
  • Your United States specific benefits include:
  • If applicable, additional role-specific benefits will be mentioned during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Equal opportunity

  • The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Western Union will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

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