Remote Staff Software Engineer

Austin, TX As a part of Payments team, you will be responsible for software architecture, design, review and monitoring of ongoing software development & providing solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for spearheading technical solutions, developing and implementing new software, maintaining and improving existing software, support applications in production etc. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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Union will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Role Responsibilities

Design & implement high-performance, mission-critical Payments applications & execute large-scale technology modernization projects and improve existing software.

Experience developing solutions using technologies involving JAVA, Spring boot, AWS, Kafka, SQL- NoSql databases, TIBCO products. Troubleshoot application issues and coordinate issue resolution with operations, functional, and technical teams. Work with a software development team and Service providers in a geographically distributed structure.

Work independently on complex projects. Demonstrate strong capabilities in assessing business needs while providing creative and effective solutions in conformance to emerging technology standards.

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Agile methodology daily and follow Definition of Done (DoD) process for better quality by maintaining 80% and unit test coverage and 70% integration test coverage.

Role Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field with 8+ years of professional experience, or Master’s degree with 6+ years. Strong experience in backend API development, third‑party integrations, security, and scalability. Hands-on experience with REST API design and implementation of API design patterns.

Proficiency with databases including RDBMS (e.g., Oracle) and NoSQL technologies (Couchbase, Cassandra, etc.). Practical experience deploying and managing applications on AWS or GCP. 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 ( 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.

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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. Total on-target compensation includes a base salary and short-term that align with individual and company performance.

As part of the application process, all applicants are required to take assessments.

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Union has partnered with a 3rd party provider to administer these tests. 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: 06-30-2026 This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open.

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