Senior Architect, Software Engineering

Western Union

Austin, TX, US
Base: $140,000 – $180,000 usd; bonus: short-term i...
Hybrid
Aws cloud architecture experience
Digital banking and payments domain
Api-first event-driven system design
This role leads the end-to-end solution design for digital banking, wallet, card issuing, and payment systems using AWS cloud-native architectures

Job Summary

  • This role leads the end-to-end solution design for digital banking, wallet, card issuing, and payment systems using AWS cloud-native architectures.
  • Candidates must possess strong domain expertise in banking lifecycles, including funds availability, settlement finality, and regulatory compliance.
  • The position offers a hybrid work model requiring three days in the office per week along with comprehensive benefits including 401K and tuition assistance.

Matching Summary

This role leads the end-to-end solution design for digital banking, wallet, card issuing, and payment systems using AWS cloud-native architectures.

Salary

Base: $140,000 – $180,000 USD; Bonus: Short-term incentives included; Benefits: Health insurance, 401K, tuition assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • AWS Cloud architecture experience
  • Digital banking and payments domain
  • API-first event-driven system design
  • Ledger settlement reconciliation knowledge
  • Regulatory compliance and audit standards

Nice-to-have

  • Real-time payment systems expertise
  • Cross-border multi-currency experience
  • Legacy platform modernization background
  • AWS Solutions Architect certification
  • In-person collaboration preference

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree or 8+ years experience
  • Bachelor's degree or 10+ years experience
  • US work authorization required
  • No visa sponsorship available

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work in the United States

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