Staff Software Engineer

WesternUnion

Austin, TX, US
Base: $125,000 – 150,000 usd py; bonus/equity: sho...
Hybrid
Design and implement large scale microservices
Hands-on experience with java spring boot
Experience building enterprise scale apis
The Staff Software Engineer will lead the design and delivery of scalable, cloud-native microservices powering Western Union's digital platform

Job Summary

  • The Staff Software Engineer will lead the design and delivery of scalable, cloud-native microservices powering Western Union's digital platform.
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis as Western Union will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
  • The role offers access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, tuition assistance, and a $0 money transfer fee discount code.

Matching Summary

The Staff Software Engineer will lead the design and delivery of scalable, cloud-native microservices powering Western Union's digital platform.

Salary

Base: $125,000 – 150,000 USD per year; Bonus/Equity: Short-term incentives included; Benefits: Health insurance, 401K, tuition assistance, and employee discounts

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Design and implement large scale microservices
  • Hands-on experience with Java Spring Boot
  • Experience building enterprise scale APIs
  • Proficiency in AWS cloud architecture
  • Knowledge of Kafka Redis and DynamoDB

Nice-to-have

  • Experience using AI coding agents
  • FinTech industry background preferred
  • Strong coaching skills for junior engineers
  • Understanding of front-end tech stacks
  • Ability to evangelize architecture concepts

Key Requirements

  • BS in Computer Science or related field with 7+ years experience
  • MS in Computer Science with 5+ years experience
  • Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

Work Rights

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

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