About the Role
Senior Software Engineer (front end focused) will design, develop, and deliver high-quality applications using Angular and AWS. You will collaborate closely with product, architecture, and backend engineers to build scalable, secure, and high-performance front-end solutions. Experience in the fintech industry is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Develop high-quality, responsive web applications using Angular
- Build scalable and resilient front-end applications
- Design and deploy cloud native solutions on AWS
- Collaborate with product, architecture, and UX teams to deliver end-to-end features
- Ensure code quality through test driven development (TDD), code reviews, and best engineering practices
- Problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional and collaborative practices.
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.
- 4+ years of hands-on software engineering experience.
- 4+ years frontend skills with Angular (TypeScript/JavaScript).
- 4+ years experience in RESTful microservices architecture.
- 3+ years of experience with cloud, preferably AWS (Lambda, ECS, API Gateway, S3, etc.).
- 3+ years experience with CI/CD, Docker, and modern DevOps practices
- 3+ system design experience.
- 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.
Skills
- Angular
- AWS
- TypeScript
- JavaScript
- RESTful microservices architecture
- CI/CD
- Docker
- DevOps practices
- Fintech experience
- Security
- Authentication
- Regulatory considerations
- UI/UX awareness
- Design systems
- AWS Developer or Solutions Architect certification
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Senior
Education Level
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $110,000 - $150,000 USD per year
Benefits
- Short-term incentives
- Multiple health insurance options
- Accident and life insurance
- 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.
