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Western Union is seeking a hands-on technical lead to design and deliver scalable microservices powering its digital platform. You will guide distributed teams, review designs, and drive code quality and API excellence.
Required are 3+ years at master's level or 5+ years with a bachelor’s in CS, plus strong Java Spring Boot, AWS, and modern data stores. Role emphasizes TDD, CI/CD, and fintech domain experience.
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.
Western Union powers your pursuit.
In this role, you will be responsible for design and delivery of scalable, cloud-native microservices powering Western Union’s digital platform.
Ensure that software functionality is implemented with a focus on code optimization and organization
Troubleshoot application issues and coordinate issue resolution with operations, functional, and technical teams
Work as service lead with development team across geographically distributed structure
Review design and code from different scrum teams and ensure service level standards are enforced
Hands-on technical lead with demonstrated experience in designing and implementing large-scale microservices.
Master’s with 3+ years or bachelor’s degree in computer science or related fields with 5+ years of professional experience.
Demonstrated experience in modern programming languages and frameworks (Java Spring boot, DynamoDB/Postgres, Kafka, Redis, Apache Camel) and standard design patterns for implementing microservices.
Proven ability to understand business and ability to contribute to technology direction that drives measurable business improvements.
Excellent understanding of computer science fundamentals, data structures, algorithms, OOPs, and OOA/D.
Demonstrated capabilities in assessing business needs while providing creative and effective solutions in conformance to emerging technology standards.
Hands-on experience in building microservices based architecture and platform developed and deployed at scale.
Hands-on experience building enterprise scale APIs used by web and mobile applications.
Experience with agile development methodologies with Test Driven Development (TDD) and CI (Continuous Integration)/CD (Continuous Delivery).
Experience in Cloud (AWS) based architecture designs and implementations.
Experience in building external customer-facing applications with open-source technologies and understanding of front-end tech stack
We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next.
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.
Annual base salary range is $115,000 - 135,000 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.
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.
Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. 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.
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.”
08-24-2026
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.