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# Senior Application Architects

- **Company:** Western Union
- **Location:** Denver, CO, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $171,454.0 - $230,261.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Applications Architecture, JIRA, Backup Devices, Business Systems, Software Quality, Code Review, Computer Engineering, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Design of User Interfaces, Hibernate (Java), IntelliJ IDEA, Scrum Methodology, Swagger, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Software Deployment, SQL Databases, Visual Studio Online, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, Spring Cloud, Spring-boot, HybridCloud, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, AngularJS, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Figma, Front End Software Development, Api Gateway, Spring Batch
- **Published:** September 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://westernunion.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/WesternUnionJobs/job/USA---CO---Denver/Senior-Application-Architects_JR0131932

## About the Role

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.

## Description

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.


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