BS in Computer Science or related field with 5+ years of experience, or MS with equivalent experience; equivalent work experience accepted.
2+ years in modern programming languages and frameworks (Java Spring Boot, DynamoDB/Postgres, Kafka, Redis, Apache Camel).
2+ years as a technical lead in designing and implementing large-scale microservices.
2+ years with agile methodologies, including Test Driven Development (TDD) and Continuous Integration/Delivery (CI/CD).
1+ years in architecture design concepts and ability to communicate them effectively.
1+ years building microservices-based architecture deployed at scale.
1+ years experience in Cloud (AWS) architecture designs.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement new software while maintaining and improving existing systems.
Ensure software functionality focuses on code optimization and organization.
Build applications and internal tools using AI coding agents.
Recommend improvements to existing software programs.
Troubleshoot application issues and coordinate resolutions with various teams.
Lead service development across geographically distributed teams.
Review design and code from scrum teams to enforce service level standards.
Maintain quality and engineering metrics for specific microservices as a service owner.
Coach junior engineers on the team.
Assess business needs and provide creative solutions aligned with emerging technology standards.
Benefits
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a leading FinTech company.
Collaborative environment with geographically distributed teams.
Professional development through coaching and mentoring opportunities.
Exposure to large-scale microservices architecture and cloud-native solutions.
Engagement with innovative AI coding tools to enhance software delivery.
Full Job Description
The Staff Software Engineer 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.
Role Responsibilities
Develop and implement new software, maintain and improve existing software
Ensure that software functionality is implemented with a focus on code optimization and organization.
Build applications, workflow automation's, internal tools, and basic agents using AI coding agents within Western Union's product and platform areas.
Recommend improvements to existing software programs.
Troubleshoot application issues and coordinate issue resolution with operations, functional, and technical 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.
Responsible for maintaining quality and engineering metrics of specific microservices as a services owner.
Provide coaching to Junior engineers on the team.
Works independently on complex projects.
Assess business needs while providing creative and effective solutions in conformance to emerging technology standards.
Perform strong decision-making, communication, and collaboration skills.
Perform computer science fundamentals, data structures, algorithms, OOPs, and OOA/D.
Role Requirements
BS in Computer Science or related fields with 5+ years of professional experience or MS with 5+ years of experience; Equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree.
2+ Demonstrated experience in modern programming languages and frameworks (Java Spring boot, DynamoDB/Postgres, Kafka, Redis, Apache Camel) and standard design patterns for implementing microservices.
2+ years of hands-on technical lead with demonstrated experience in designing and implementing large scale microservices.
2+ years of experience with agile development methodologies with Test Driven Development (TDD) and CI (Continuous Integration)/CD (Continuous Delivery).
1+ years of experience with architecture design concepts and techniques and the ability to communicate and evangelize those concepts to a broad-based team.
1+ years hands-on experience in building microservices based architecture and platform developed and deployed at scale.
1+ years hands-on experience building enterprise scale APIs used by web and mobile applications.
1+ years of experience in Cloud (AWS) based architecture designs and implementations.
6 months hands-on experience using AI coding agents to build or accelerate end-to-end software delivery.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in FinTech industry.
Experience in building external customer-facing applications with open-source. technologies and understanding of front-end tech stack
Estimated Job Posting End Date: 11-30-2026 This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.
