Senior Software Engineer

Western Union
Austin, TX, United States
6 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
4 years minimum
Compensation
$110,000.0 - $150,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

JavaScript (Programming Language) Amazon Web Services Amazon S3 User Authentication Cloud Computing Software Quality Code Review Continuous Integration DevOps Design of User Interfaces Cloud Services Software Engineering
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TypeScript Test-Driven Development (TDD) Backend AngularJS Front End Software Development Api Gateway Restful APIs Docker Microservices

Job description

Senior Software Engineer (front end focused) will design, develop, and deliver highquality applications using Angular, and AWS. You will collaborate closely with product, architecture, and backend engineers to build scalable, secure, and highperformance front-end solutions. Experience in the fintech industry is highly desirable.

  • Develop high-quality, responsive web applications using Angular
  • Build scalable and resilient front-end applications
  • Design and deploy cloud native solutions on AWS
  • Collaborate with product, architecture, and UX teams to deliver end-to-end features
  • Ensure code quality through test driven development (TDD), code reviews, and best engineering practices
  • Problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional and collaborative practices.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree with 4 years of experience; bachelor’s degree with 6 years of experience. Equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree.
  • 4+ years of hands-on software engineering experience.
  • 4+ years frontend skills with Angular(TypeScript/JavaScript).
  • 4+ experience in RESTful microservices architecture.
  • 3+ years of experience with cloud, preferably AWS(Lambda, ECS, API Gateway, S3, etc.).
  • 3+ years experience with CI/CD, Docker, and modern DevOps practices
  • 3+ system design experience.

Preferred Skills

  • Fintech experience(payments, risk, compliance, banking, etc.)
  • Knowledge of security, authentication, and regulatory considerations
  • UI/UX awareness and ability to work with design systems
  • AWS Developer or Solutions Architect certification.

Benefits & conditions

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)
  • 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, Annual base salary range is $110,000 - 150,000 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.

About the company

As part of the application process, all applicantsare required totake assessments (live/on-line). Western Union has partnered with a 3rd party provider to administer these tests.Applicants will need to provide their name and email address in order to process the assessments.If you have any questions, you may reach out tocareers@westernunion.com.

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 whilereflectingthe 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.

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