Staff Software Engineer

About this role

LOCATION: US – Austin

US – Denver

TYPE: Full time

WORK SHIFT: Hybrid

POSTED: April 17, 2026

ID: JR0130017

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 Staff Software Engineer on the Retail Engineering team. Responsible for end-to-end application design, development, and delivery across both backend services and front-end experiences. You will design, build, and evolve high-performance, mission-critical applications using Java Spring Boot microservices and Angular micro frontend patterns. In this role, you will lead technical solutions, mentor engineers, and drive technology modernization across the full stack.

You will work closely with Product, Architecture, Security, and Operations to deliver secure, scalable, and highly available APIs supporting Western Union’s global money movement ecosystem.

Role Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical team leader and subject‑matter expert for the API platform, owning architecture and design decisions for complex systems and services.
• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, resilient solutions, balancing short‑term delivery needs with long‑term platform sustainability.
• Partner closely with Product, Architecture, Security, and Operations to translate business requirements into high‑quality technical solutions.
• Dr...