Senior Software Engineer

Position location:  Austin, TX

Role Responsibilities 

Senior Software Engineer (front end focused) will design, develop, and deliver high‑quality applications using Angular, Java, Spring Boot, and AWS. You will collaborate closely with product, architecture, and backend engineers to build scalable, secure, and high‑performance solutions. Experience in the fintech industry is highly desirable.

• Develop high‑quality, responsive web applications using Angular
• Build scalable and resilient backend services with Java and Spring Boot
• 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
• Mentor engineers and contribute to architectural decisions

Role Requirements 

• 7+ years of hands-on software engineering experience
• Strong frontend skills with Angular (TypeScript/JavaScript)
• Deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and REST/microservices
• Solid experience with AWS (Lambda, ECS, API Gateway, S3, etc.)
• Familiarity with CI/CD, Docker, and modern DevOps practices
• Strong problem‑solving and system design skills

Preferred Skills

• Fintech experience (payments, risk, compliance, banking, etc.)
• Knowledge of security, authentication, and regulatory considerations
• UI/UX awareness and ability to work with design systems
• AWS Developer or Solutions Architect certification.

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.

Work Shift

HYBRID - 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. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

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

• 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  

For residents of Colorado, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania: Please do not respond to any questions on this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Salary

Annual base salary range is $110,000 - 135,000 USD per year.  Total on-target compensation includes a base salary and short-term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidates’ qualifications, skills, and competencies.

As part of the application process, all applicants are required to take assessments. Western Union has partnered with a 3rd party provider to administer these tests. Applicants will need to provide their name and email address in order to process the assessments. If you have any questions, you may reach out to careers@westernunion.com. 

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 pr