Manager, Software Engineering - Core Banking

Western Union; Montgomery (AL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family First Program

Time off

Medical, Dental and Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance Program

Parental Leave

Short-term incentives

Job summary

Western Union is hiring a Lead Software Solutions Engineer, Core Bank, to drive core banking implementations and enhancements from Miami-based Digital Banking hub. You will lead cross-regional teams, align stakeholders, and shape technology choices in a Hybrid work model.

The role requires 7+ years in software engineering with Core Banking, hands-on experience with core banking systems, APIs, and platforms like Java Spring Boot and MuleSoft.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Software Engineering focused on Core Banking.

Responsibilities

• Lead work on Core Banking implementations and enhancements across regions.
• Collaborate with distributed engineering teams and maintain high product quality.
• Plan engineering efforts, delegate tasks, and drive timely delivery.
• Develop domain expertise and mentor engineers for career growth.
• Design scalable microservices-based architectures and platforms.

Skills

Core Banking

Team leadership

Communication

Microservices

System architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Mambu

Tenemos Transact

Flexcube

Avaloq

Java Spring Boot

MuleSoft

Job description

Manager, Software Engineering, Core Bank – Austin, TX (Hybrid)

Do you view core banking in the Retail Financial industry as more than just processing accounts, and instead see it as an opportunity to improve the digital banking customer experience? Do you have experience working with modern Core Banking systems and managing teams to deliver enhancements and implement banking clients? Are you ready for your next career at a company that envisions a culture of global unity and boundless connection? If so, consider joining Western Union’s new Digital Banking hub in Miami as a Lead Software Solutions Engineer, Core Bank.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Western Union will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead work on innovative, actionable, and efficient technology solutions to drive Core Banking system implementations and enhancements in the assigned region.
• Demonstrate strong capabilities in assessing business needs while providing creative and effective solutions in conformance to emerging technology standards.
• Execute success through diligent planning, attention to detail, effective delegation, and efficient decision‑making abilities.
• Interface and collaborate with other engineers in geographically distributed development centers.
• Strong emphasis on customer journey, product quality, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and continuous development.
• Develop technical & domain expertise and apply it in solving product challenges.
• Estimate engineering efforts, plan implementation, and roll out applications with cross‑functional and cross‑regional impacts.
• Create high performing engineering teams through coaching, career development, and mentorship.

Role Requirements

• A minimum of 7+ years of professional experience in Software Engineering, specifically in the Core Banking space.
• A Bachelors degree in Engineering, IT, or relevant discipline is preferred. Other relevant Software Engineering experience in the Banking or FinTech industry will be considered.
• Experience implementing and customizing Core Bank systems with Mambu or similar systems like Tenemos Transact, Flexcube or Avaloq and others.
• Experience solving functional product needs by effectively leveraging the configuration capabilities of the underlying Core banking systems.
• Hands‑on experience implementing and/or supporting Core Banking systems, especially in the Banking‑as‑a‑Service landscape.
• Familiarity with integrations, APIs, and enterprise platforms like Java Spring Boot and MuleSoft.
• Ability to evaluate business needs and achieve alignment among stakeholders, with excellent verbal and written communication skills for managing both direct and indirect talent effectively.
• Strong technical skills in architecture patterns, solutions design, and integration development.
• Excellent understanding of computer science fundamentals, data structures, algorithms, OOPs, and OOA/D.
• Hands‑on experience building a microservices‑based architecture and platform developed and deployed at scale.

Salary

The base salary range is $130,000 - $160,000 USD per year. This role is also eligible to receive an annual bonus that aligns with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidates’ qualifications, skills, and competencies. https://careers.westernunion.com/

Benefits

You will also have access to short‑term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best‑in‑class development platforms, to name a few.

• Family First Program
• Time off
• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Parental Leave

Hybrid Work Model

Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Western Union does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.