Sr Software Engineer

Relha LLC

Austin (TX)

Hybrid

USD 115,000 - 135,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
Tuition Assistance Program
Student Loan Repayment
Money Transfer Fee Discount Code
Game Changers Recognition Program
Employee Discount Program
Global Adoption Assistance
401K plan

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

  • 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 decision-making, communication, and collaboration skills
  • Excellent understanding of computer science fundamentals, data structures, algorithms, OOPs, and OOA/D.
  • 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/CD.
  • Experience in Cloud (AWS) based architecture designs and implementations.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement new software, maintain and improve existing software.
  • Ensure that software functionality is implemented with a focus on code optimization and organization.
  • Recommend improvements to existing software programs.
  • 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.
  • Provide coaching to Junior engineers on the team.
  • Works independently on complex projects.

Skills

Technical leadership
Microservices design
Java Spring Boot
Cloud AWS
Distributed systems

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

DynamoDB
Postgres
Kafka
Redis
Apache Camel

Job description

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.

Role Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement new software, maintain and improve existing software

    Ensure that software functionality is implemented with a focus on code optimization and organization

  • Recommend improvements to existing software programs

    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

  • Provide coaching to Junior engineers on the team
  • Works independently on complex projects
Role Requirements

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 decision-making, communication, and collaboration skills

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.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience in FinTech industry

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.

Your United States – Specific Benefits Include
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Student Loan Repayment (below manager level only)
  • $0 Money Transfer Fee Discount Code - Quarterly
  • Recognition Program "Game Changers"
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Global Adoption Assistance
  • 401K plan

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.”

Estimated Job Posting End Date:

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.

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