Staff Software Engineer In Austin, Tx

Western Union

Austin, TX, US
Base: $125,000 - $155,000 py; bonus/equity: short-...
Hybrid
8+ years software engineering experience
Java/j2ee and spring boot frameworks
Aws cloud services and rds postgres
This role involves leading the architectural evolution of a simplified, high-performance, and globally scalable Bill Payments platform for Western Union

Job Summary

  • This role involves leading the architectural evolution of a simplified, high-performance, and globally scalable Bill Payments platform for Western Union.
  • Candidates must combine deep hands-on engineering with the ability to influence technical direction across global teams and time zones.
  • The position offers access to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition assistance, and a 401K plan.

Matching Summary

This role involves leading the architectural evolution of a simplified, high-performance, and globally scalable Bill Payments platform for Western Union.

Salary

Base: $125,000 - $155,000 per year; Bonus/Equity: Short-term incentives included; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Tuition Assistance, 401K

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years software engineering experience
  • Java/J2EE and Spring Boot frameworks
  • AWS cloud services and RDS Postgres
  • Distributed microservices architecture design
  • SQL database modeling and data flows
  • CI/CD pipelines and Test-Driven Development

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in financial services or payments
  • Hybrid cloud architecture knowledge
  • AI platforms and prompt engineering exposure
  • Modernizing legacy monolithic systems
  • Global team collaboration across time zones

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in CS or related field
  • 8+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must be currently authorized to work in the US

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