Senior Architect, Software Engineering — Gateway Platform
Western Union
Austin, Texas
Full-Time
Competitive
HybridSenior
Position location: Austin, TX
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 is seeking Senior Architect on the Gateway Engineering team, you will lead the design and hands-on development of the APIs that power Western Union's partner ecosystem — money transfers, bill payments, money orders, and other financial services at global scale. You bring deep technical expertise and the leadership to match: writing code alongside
your team, setting the standards they work within, and shaping the culture that makes it all sustainable. You work closely with product and engineering to build a platform that is stable, efficient, and built to last. You are a classically trained engineer who treats AI-native development as a force multiplier — and you lead by example.
Role Responsibilities:
Role Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Work Shift
HYBRID - Western Union values in-person collaboration, problem solving, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this fosters common ways of working and supports how we execute initiatives for our customers. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.
Benefits
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
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Salary
Annual base salary range is $155,000 – 180,000 USD per year. Total on-target compensation includes a base salary and short-term that align with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidates’ qualifications, skills, and competencies.
As part of the application process, all applicants are required to take assessments. 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 to careers@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 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.
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Estimated Job Posting End Date:
07-31-2026This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.