Senior Architect, Software Engineering - Austin, TX (Hybrid)

312 Western Union, LLC; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Western Union Company is seeking a Senior Architect, Software Engineering to lead end-to-end solution architecture for scalable platforms and new product capabilities. You will partner with engineering, product, and business teams to translate requirements into robust technical designs and cloud-native architectures.

Qualifications include 10+ years in software engineering, 5+ years in enterprise architecture, Java proficiency, and strong AWS experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with 8–10+ years of software architecture experience.
• Experience designing enterprise software architectures at scale.
• Proficiency with Java and enterprise tech stacks.
• Hands-on AWS Cloud experience and microservices patterns.
• Familiarity with Agile, CI/CD, and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end solution architecture for new products and platforms.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical designs.
• Define cloud-native, API-first, event-driven architectures.
• Drive performance, reliability, and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with global teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Java

API design

Distributed systems

AWS

Agile / CI/CD

Stakeholder collaboration

Leadership

Solution architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

EC2

ECS/EKS

Lambda

API Gateway

Job description

Role Responsibilities

The Senior Architect, Software Engineering will partner with engineering, product, and business teams to design and deliver scalable technology solutions that simplify business processes, enable automation, and support new product capabilities. Lead end-to-end solution architecture and technical design for new products, platforms, and business initiatives. Partner with engineering and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions. Drive cloud-native architecture decisions that improve system performance, reliability, scalability, and maintainability. Design and implement microservices-based platforms and distributed systems that support enterprise-scale applications. Collaborate with global cross-functional teams to deliver technology solutions aligned with business objectives. Design API-first, event-driven architectures supporting real-time and batch payment flows. Provide technical leadership and guidance on architecture standards, design patterns, and development best practices. Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions that improve business outcomes and customer experiences. Drive continuous improvement through performance optimization, troubleshooting, and operational excellence. Champion a culture of collaboration, innovation, and engineering excellence across the organization.

Role Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field and 10+ years of software engineering experience, or Master's degree and 8+ years of software engineering experience.
• 5+ years of experience designing and implementing enterprise software architectures.
• Experience building and deploying microservices-based applications at scale.
• Experience developing applications using Java and related enterprise technologies.
• Experience with web services, APIs, and modern distributed system design.
• Experience with software design patterns, object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience working in Agile development environments utilizing continuous integration and continuous delivery practices.
• Experience partnering with business and technical stakeholders to deliver technology solutions.
• Strong hands‑on experience with AWS Cloud, including services such as: Compute (EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda) API & Integration (API Gateway, EventBridge, SQS, SNS) Data (RDS, PGSql, DynamoDB etc.) Security & Monitoring (IAM, CloudWatch, CloudTrail)

*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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within financial services, fintech, payments, or related regulated industries.
• Digital Banking platforms
• Wallets and stored‑value systems
• Card issuing, authorization, clearing, and settlement
• Domestic and cross‑border payment rails
• Experience architecting enterprise software platforms within banking, financial services, payments, fintech, or digital wallet environments, with a strong understanding of money movement, transactional systems, security, risk, regulatory compliance, and highly available distributed architectures.
• Experience designing and implementing cloud‑based solutions using AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or hybrid cloud environments.
• Experience defining enterprise architecture standards and influencing technical strategy across multiple teams.
• Experience evaluating and implementing emerging technologies to improve business processes, operational efficiency, or customer experiences.
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Workplace Option HYBRID

Western Union values in‑person collaboration, problem solving, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this fosters common ways of working and supports how we execute initiatives for our customers. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

Location: 11902 Burnet Rd., Suite 350, Austin, TX 78758

BENEFITS AND OTHER DETAILS

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 (https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the benefits below specific to your country. If applicable, additional role‑specific benefits will be mentioned during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your United States specific benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Parental Leave
• 401K Plan

For residents of Colorado, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania: Please do not respond to any questions on this initial application that may seek age‑identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Salary

The annual base salary range is $160,000 to $180,000 per year. Total on‑target compensation includes a base salary and short‑term and long‑term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidates’ qualifications, skills, and competencies.

Other Details

We are passionate about honoring our employee's identity and fostering a feeling of belonging. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting on the communities we serve. We do 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.

Estimated Job Posting End Date: 11-30-2026 This application window is a good‑faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.

At Western Union, we’re more than a trusted name in global payments. We’re moving beyond remittances, beyond cash, and beyond the expectations of our customers. Our talented teams enable us to transform into a digital‑first company, built on the strength of our retail foundation and powered by next‑generation payments. All this with the goal of helping people prosper. Our customers inspire us to push boundaries and create services that make life easier and communities stronger. Wherever you are in the world, we’re committed to shaping the next generation of financial experiences.