Senior Application Architects

risk management standards, and security policies and can take on the DEV lead for the scrum team. Ensure adherence to established standards and may consult with senior managers on technology solutions. Support existing business systems applications and may be responsible for leading technical aspects of a project. Assign resources and delegate tasks to meet project deliverables. Up to 5% of domestic and international travel for partner integrations and offsite meetings. Telecommuting may be permitted for up to 1 day per week. When not telecommuting, must report to Western Union, LLC at 7001 E Belleview Ave, Denver, CO 80237. Salary: $171,454 to $230,261 per year.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree or U.S. equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, plus 6 years of professional experience as a Solution Architect, Software Engineer or any occupation, job title, position designing, developing, and supporting secure, scalable, and robust full-stack software applications from ideation through production deployment.

Must also have experience in the following: 6 years of professional experience developing full-stack applications, including backend database design and queries, API creation and consumption (including SOAP and REST), and front-end UI development using frameworks including Angular; 6 years of professional experience utilizing SQL Developer, IntelliJ, VS Code, and Swagger for API definition as well as utilizing Figma to collaborate with UI/UX team; 6 years of professional experience utilizing modern integration and application architecture patterns, including hybrid cloud environments, APIs, and event-driven systems, to design and implement scalable software solutions; 6 years of professional experience designing and implementing backend services using technologies (including Java, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Hibernate, Spring Batch, and Kafka) with strong understanding of data structures and design patterns; 6 years of professional experience performing solution and application architecture, including creating architecture and design artifacts, conducting design reviews, and ensuring alignment with enterprise standards, security policies, and risk management requirements; 5 years of professional experience practicing test-driven development (TDD) and participating in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, usability, and accessibility compliance; 5 years of professional experience collaborating in Agile/Scrum environments, as well as managing work using tools including JIRA, participating in sprint planning, and presenting technical solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders; and 3 years of professional experience developing and deploying applications in cloud environments, as well as use of AWS services including API Gateway, EC2, container-based compute, load balancing, object storage, and workflow orchestration services.

The on-target earnings range is $171,454 to $230,261 per year, which includes a base salary and short-term and long-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, to name a few (https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/).

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate.

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.

We are passionate about diversity. 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.

Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company - transforming lives and communities. We’re a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at

https://careers.westernunion.com/.