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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 lead the design and contribute to the development of a high-performance enterprise orchestration ecosystem, which powers rollout and enhancement of new and existing strategic initiatives across Western Union.
You will work closely with engineering and business teams to develop solutions that improve operational efficiency and strengthen KYC and compliance functions. Collaborate directly with engineering and business teams to design and deliver complex solutions that simplify processes, drive innovation, and leverage advanced technologies to strengthen enterprise capabilities.
Play a crucial role in developing the modernized platform for Risk and Compliance. This position allows you to shape the business strategy through impactful results. If you are driven by curiosity, committed to continuous improvement, and motivated to make a significant contribution, we encourage you to join Western Union.
Role Responsibilities
Architect Scalable, High‑Performance Systems: design of low-latency, high-throughput solutions that support real-time decision-making at scale.
Design and implement robust, secure, scalable frameworks to support the Risk and Compliance ecosystems.
Develop solutions that integrate with both internal and third‑party systems. Use security best practices, enforce strong authentication, and comply with industry standards.
Assess existing solution 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.
Role Requirements
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 6 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.
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.
Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with both internal and external partners worldwide.
Work Shift 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.
Salary Annual base salary range is $140,000 - $165,000 USD per year. Total on‑target compensation includes a base salary and both short‑term and long‑term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Actual 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.
United States – Specific Benefits Include:
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
Equal Employment 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.
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Languages
- English
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