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About the Role

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.

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.

Requirements

Master’s degree with 4 years of experience; bachelor's 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
Experience with API Gateway
Experience with Kafka/Event Streaming
Experience with PostgreSQL/Aurora
Experience with Redis/Elasticache
Experience with Docker/Kubernetes
Deep understanding of distributed systems, caching strategies, scalability, and resiliency patterns.
Experience leading large-scale modernization and migration initiatives.

Skills

Java
Spring Boot
AWS cloud-native microservices
AWS ECS/EKS/Lambda
API Gateway
Kafka/Event Streaming
PostgreSQL/Aurora
Redis/Elasticache
Docker/Kubernetes
Distributed systems
Caching strategies
Scalability
Resiliency patterns
Fintech experience (payments, risk, compliance, banking, etc.)
Security
Authentication
Regulatory considerations
UI/UX awareness
Design systems

Location

Austin, TX

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

Master's degree
Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

$110,000 - $135,000 USD per year

Benefits

Short-term incentives
Multiple health insurance options
Accident and life insurance
Access to best-in-class development platforms
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

About the Company

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.

Equal Opportunity

We are passionate about honoring our employee's 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.