Staff Software Engineer – Denver, Colorado

Are you a Staff Software Developer who wants to assist in the design and build of an application from the ground up? Do you like to design and build algorithms and sequence diagrams? If so, come join Western Union as Staff Software Engineer.

Motivated by our values: purpose driven, globally minded, and trustworthy & respectful

We’re a FinTech that’s using insight from customers and colleagues worldwide to improve financial services for families, small businesses, multinational corporations, and non-profit organizations. We’re a team of over 10,000 people spanning 200 countries and territories. We believe when money moves, better things happen.

Relentless pursuit of Better

In this role you will define, design, and implement complex, multi-tier distributed software systems throughout all phases of the software development process. You will also design layered application, including user interface, business functionality, and database access.
You will also perform thorough code reviews and collaborate with other engineers in geographically distributed development centers.
 

For this role, you will have a Bachelors in Computer Science or a related field with 8+ years of experience, along with excellent understanding of computer science fundamentals, data structures, algorithms, OOPs, and OOA/D. You will have experience with SAFe Agile framework methodologies knowledge with Test Driven Development (TDD) and CI (Continuous Integration)/CD (Continuous Delivery). You will also have experience with white boarding sequence diagrams in order to design enterprise-level applications.

Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks such as Angular, React. Experience with HTTP, XML, JSON, Node JS, JavaScript. Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks such as Angular, React. Experience developing data-ingesting applications using an industry standard RDBMS. NoSQL experience Expertise developing enterprise-level web applications and RESTful APIs using Microservices, with demonstrable production-scale experience. Team player with strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to work in a fast paced, iterative development environment and adapt to changing business priorities and to thrive under pressure. Experience with unit testing and mocking frameworks.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Following the Western Union Business Solutions divestiture announcement on August 4, 2021, recruitment efforts will continue for this position on behalf of Western Union. However, as part of the divestiture agreement, this position will transition to the purchasing company should the transaction conclude. The hiring team will be able to answer any questions you may have.

Join us, and let’s connect the world

Western Union is transforming its business and shaping the financial services sector by driving quality, convenience, and customer service to new levels of excellence. It’s an exciting time for our organization, as the largest cross-border money transfer operator, trusted by millions of consumers around the world. If you’re ready to unleash your potential to help drive change through bottom-up innovation, apply now.

We’re a company on the move, and we want our people to grow and develop. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as a great salary and benefits package.

We are passionate about our 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 on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran (U.S.) status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, in accordance with applicable laws.

The annual gross base salary range is $81,813.04 – $144,116.35. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position.

Actual salaries will vary and are based on factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies. Salary is one component of the Western Union total compensation package, which includes short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident, and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few! To view details of our benefits, visit https://mywubenefits.com/.