Software Engineer II

Software Engineer II — Austin, TX

Join Western Union as a Software Engineer II, Digital Platform.

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.

• 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

• Hands‑on engineer with demonstrated experience in designing and implementing large‑scale microservices.
• Masters or bachelor’s degree in computer science or related fields with 1‑3 years of professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience in modern programming languages and frameworks (Java Spring Boot, Dynamo
  
  DB/Postgres, Kafka, Redis, Apache Camel) and standard design patterns for implementing microservices.
• Proven ability to understand business and 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.
• Experience with agile development methodologies with Test‑Driven Development (TDD) and CI/CD.
• Experience in Cloud (AWS) based architecture designs and implementation.

• Experience in Fin Tech industry.
• Experience in building external customer‑facing applications with open‑source technologies and understanding of frontend tech stack.

Annual base salary range is $75,000 – 90,000 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.

• 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

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.

Western Union is an equal opportunity employer. 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: 01‑09‑2026. 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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