Senior Architect, Software Engineering

Western Union•Atlanta, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Senior Architect, Solution Engineering – Atlanta, GA Are you ready to help modernize a software engineering organization that develops products to connect millions of customers around the world? Are you interested in joining a globally diverse organization where our unique contributions are recognized and celebrated, allowing each of us to thrive? Then it’s time to join Western Union as a Senior Architect, Solution Engineering! Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Western Union will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position. Western Union powers your pursuit. In this role, you will lead the design and contribute to the development of high-performance enterprise orchestration ecosystem which power rollout and enhancement of new and existing strategic initiatives across Western Union. You will work closely with engineering and business teams to develop solutions that improve operational efficiency and strengthen KYC and compliance functions. Collaborate directly with engineering and business teams to design and deliver complex solutions that simplify processes, drive innovation, and leverage advanced technologies to strengthen enterprise capabilities. Play a crucial role in developing the modernized platform for Risk and Compliance. This position allows you to shape the business strategy through impactful results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related fields with 8+ years of professional experience or Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience. Equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree.
Extensive software development experience, particularly in API development and microservices architectures using modern API design principles.
At least 8 years of proven experience with frameworks and technologies such as Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST API, Sprint Batch, and Core Java.
Solid understanding of relational databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Snowflake.
Strong knowledge of microservices and event-driven architecture, with the ability to implement solutions and guide team members.
Experience in designing and building high-performance APIs.
Background in developing, monitoring, and deploying applications on AWS Cloud
Demonstrates strong proficiency in data structures, design patterns, algorithms, and object-oriented programming principles.
Hands-on experience with DevOps practices, covering areas like source control, continuous integration, infrastructure automation, and continuous deployment.
Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools including Splunk, Dynatrace, and AWS CloudWatch.
Proficient in basic and intermediate Git commands, repository setup and management on platforms like GitHub, and collaborative workflows.
Strong skills in troubleshooting, problem-solving, and diagnostics.
Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with both internal and external partners worldwide.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Kafka, Docker, or Kubernetes is an advantage.
Experience integrating with KYC, Compliance, and vendor systems in banking or payment environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design and implement robust, secure, scalable frameworks to support the Risk and Compliance ecosystems.
Develop API solutions that integrate with both internal and third-party systems.
Use API security best practices, enforce strong authentication, and comply with industry standards.
Assess existing APIs and recommend improvements to align with industry benchmarks.
Conduct code reviews, maintain coding standards, and drive high code quality within the team.
Identify and resolve technical issues, perform root cause analysis, collaborate with stakeholders and implement effective solutions.
Collaborate with Product and Technology stakeholders to deliver technical solutions aligning with Future state architecture
Play an active role in the recruitment and onboarding process for new team members, while promoting a culture that emphasizes continuous learning and innovation.
Mentor team members and encourage a collaborative team environment.
Participate in cross-functional planning meetings to offer insights and assist in resolving any blockers.
Maintain a strong focus on the customer journey, product quality, performance optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous development.
Leading modernization initiatives, including the evolution of foundational capabilities and strategic replacement of the existing Risk and Compliance platforms.
Applying modern architecture principles such as event-driven design, microservices, and cloud-native patterns to ensure agility, resilience, and compliance readiness.