Senior Software Engineer

Western Union; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Life Insurance

401K plan

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

Western Union seeks a Senior Software Engineer (front end focused) in Austin, TX to design, develop, and deliver high-quality Angular applications. You will collaborate with product, architecture, and backend teams to build scalable, secure, and high-performance frontend solutions in a fintech context.

Requirements include 4+ years in frontend with Angular, 4+ years in RESTful microservices, and 3+ years AWS, CI/CD, Docker, and system design experience.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on software engineering experience.
• 4+ years frontend skills with Angular(TypeScript/JavaScript).
• 4+ years experience in RESTful microservices architecture.
• 3+ years of experience with cloud, preferably AWS(Lambda, ECS, API Gateway, S3, etc.).
• 3+ years experience with CI/CD, Docker, and modern DevOps practices
• 3+ system design experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality, responsive web applications using Angular.
• Build scalable and resilient front-end applications.
• Design and deploy cloud native solutions on AWS.
• Collaborate with product, architecture, and UX teams to deliver end-to-end features.
• Ensure code quality through test driven development (TDD), code reviews, and best engineering practices.
• Problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional and collaborative practices.

Skills

Fintech experience

Security knowledge

UI/UX awareness

Regulatory considerations

Education

Master's degree + 4 years experience

Bachelor's degree + 6 years experience

Equivalent work experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Angular

AWS

RESTful microservices

CI/CD

Docker

DevOps practices

System design

Job description

Position location: Austin, TX

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

Senior Software Engineer (front end focused) will design, develop, and deliver highquality applications using Angular, and AWS. You will collaborate closely with product, architecture, and backend engineers to build scalable, secure, and highperformance front-end solutions. Experience in the fintech industry is highly desirable.

• Develop high-quality, responsive web applications using Angular
• Build scalable and resilient front-end applications
• Design and deploy cloud native solutions on AWS
• Collaborate with product, architecture, and UX teams to deliver end-to-end features
• Ensure code quality through test driven development (TDD), code reviews, and best engineering practices
• Problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional and collaborative practices.

Role Requirements

• Master's degree with 4 years of experience; bachelor's degree with 6 years of experience. Equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree.
• 4+ years of hands-on software engineering experience.
• 4+ years frontend skills with Angular(TypeScript/JavaScript).
• 4+ experience in RESTful microservices architecture.
• 3+ years of experience with cloud, preferably AWS(Lambda, ECS, API Gateway, S3, etc.).
• 3+ years experience with CI/CD, Docker, and modern DevOps practices
• 3+ system design experience.

Preferred Skills

• Fintech experience(payments, risk, compliance, banking, etc.)
• Knowledge of security, authentication, and regulatory considerations
• UI/UX awareness and ability to work with design systems
• AWS Developer or Solutions Architect certification.

Work Shift

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.

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 location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your United States - Specific Benefits Include

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Student Loan Repayment (below manager level only)
• Parental Leave
• One day volunteer time off
• $0 Money Transfer Fee Discount Code - Quarterly
• Recognition Program "Game Changers"
• Employee Discount Program
• Global Adoption Assistance
• Global Scholarship Awards Program
• 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

Annual base salary range is $110,000 - 150,000 USD per year. Total on-target compensation includes a base salary and short-term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidates' qualifications, skills, and competencies.

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 whilereflectingthe 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:

10-31-2026

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.