Application architect, Software Development, Cloud Engineer - Software

Are you ready to help modernize a software engineering organization that develops products to connect millions of users globally? Are you interested in joining a globally diverse organization where our unique contributions are recognized and celebrated, allowing each of us to thrive? Then it’s time to join Western Union as an Application Architect, Digital Platform!

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 delivery of scalable, cloud‑native microservices powering Western Union’s digital platform. This role serves as a hands‑on technical expert and service owner, partnering with distributed engineering teams to ensure reliability, performance, and architectural excellence.

• Develop and implement new software, maintain and improve existing software.
• Ensure that software functionality is implemented with a focus on code optimization and organization.
• Recommend improvements to existing software programs.
• Troubleshoot application issues and coordinate issue resolution with operations, functional, teams.
• Work as service lead with development team across geographically distributed structure.
• Review design and code from different scrum teams and ensure service level standards are enforced.
• Maintain quality and engineering metrics of specific microservices as a services owner.
• Provide coaching to junior engineers on the team.
• Work independently on complex projects.

• Hands‑on technical lead with demonstrated experience in designing and implementing large‑scale microservices.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related fields with 7+ years of professional experience or master’s degree with 5+ years of experience.
• Experience with modern programming languages and frameworks (Java, Spring Boot, Dynamo
  
  DB/Postgres, Kafka, Redis, Apache Camel) and standard design patterns for implementing microservices.
• Proven ability to understand business and contribute to technology direction that drives measurable business improvements.
• Excellent decision‑making, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Excellent understanding of computer science fundamentals, data structures, algorithms, OOPs, and OOA/D; demonstrated capabilities in assessing business needs while providing creative and effective solutions in conformance to emerging technology standards.
• Experience with architecture design concepts and techniques and the ability to communicate and evangelize those concepts to a broad‑based team.
• Hands‑on experience building microservices‑based architecture and platform developed and deployed at scale.
• Hands‑on experience building enterprise‑scale APIs used by web and mobile applications.
• Experience with agile development methodologies with TDD and CI/CD.
• Experience in Cloud (AWS) based architecture designs and implementations.

• Experience in the Fin Tech industry.
• Experience building external customer‑facing applications with open‑source technologies and understanding of front‑end tech stack.
• Experience in building external customer‑facing applications with open‑source technologies and understanding of front‑end tech stack.

• Annual base salary range: $125, USD per year. Total on‑target compensation includes a base salary and short‑term incentives.
• Access to short‑term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and best‑in‑class development platforms.
• Fully remote hybrid model with a minimum of three days in office per week.
• Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental and Life Insurance, Tuition Assistance Program, Student Loan Repayment (below manager level), 401(k) plan, employee discount program, global adoption assistance.
• $0 Money Transfer Fee Discount Code – Quarterly.
• Recognition Program “Game Changers”.

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next.

All applicants are required to take assessments administered by a third‑party provider. If you have any questions, please contact

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.

This posting will remain open until 02-20-2026 or until filled.