Software Engineer III

About this role

LOCATION: US – Austin

TYPE: Full time

WORK SHIFT: Hybrid

POSTED: May 8, 2026

ID: JR0130227

Overview

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.

Position location: Austin, TX

Western Union is seeking a Software Engineer for a Pilot Team. Join this pilot team which will focus on best practices of engineering and high productivity. In this role, you will be responsible for development 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
• Review design and code from different scrum teams and ensure service level standards are enforced

Role Requirements

• Hands-on engineer with demonstrated experience in designing and implementing large scale microservices.
• Master’s degree with 2+ years; or bachelor’s degree in computer science or related fields with 4+ years of professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience in modern programming languages and frameworks (Java Spring boot, DynamoDB/Postgres, Kafka, Redis, Apache Ca...