Staff Software Engineer In Austin, Tx

Western Union

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

Job Summary

  • This role involves leading the architectural integrity and technical evolution of a global, high-scale Bill Payments platform for Western Union.
  • The successful candidate will combine deep hands-on engineering with strategic influence to build resilient, scalable, and secure financial transaction systems.
  • Employees receive comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, tuition assistance, and short-term incentives.

Matching Summary

This role involves leading the architectural integrity and technical evolution of a global, high-scale Bill Payments platform for Western Union.

Salary

Base: $125,000 - $155,000 per year; Bonus/Equity: Includes short-term incentives aligned with performance; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K, Tuition Assistance

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
  • Hands-on engineering with architectural leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in financial services or payments
  • Hybrid cloud architecture expertise
  • AI platforms and prompt engineering exposure
  • Modernizing monolithic legacy 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
  • No visa sponsorship provided by employer

Work Rights

Must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis

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