Senior Software Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental and Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance Program

Parental Leave

401K plan

Job summary

The Western Union Company in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (frontend focused) to design, develop, and deliver high-quality Angular applications, collaborating across product, architecture, and backend teams to build scalable front-end solutions.

This role requires 4+ years of frontend experience with Angular, strong RESTful services, and cloud/AWS expertise; it is a hybrid position with three days in the office weekly.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver high‑quality Angular applications.
• Collaborate with product, architecture, and backend engineers for scalable frontend solutions.
• Ensure code quality through testing and engineering best practices.
• Deploy cloud-native frontend solutions on AWS and maintain performance.

Skills

Angular

RESTful microservices

CI/CD

System design

Cloud / AWS

Education

Master’s degree or higher

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Docker

AWS

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 high‑quality applications using Angular, and AWS.
• You will collaborate closely with product, architecture, and backend engineers to build scalable, secure, and high‑performance 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

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:

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.

Equal Opportunity

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 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: 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.

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. Join us as we go beyond and be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible.