Solution Architect, Solution Engineering

Solution Architect, Solution Engineering (Java) – Pune, MH  

Do you view Integrations in retail financial industry as more than just APIs and microservices, and instead see it as an opportunity to improve the customer experience?

As a successful lead, do you feel empowered to quickly respond to product enhancement requests that impact integrations, functionality issues and implementation of integrations to ensure new Digital banking capabilities are delivered to the customers in an agile fashion? Do you have experience working with Java, Spring Boot and AWS technologies, solutioning and developing enhancements, implementing banking clients and mentoring junior developers? If so, why not consider joining Western as Solution Architect, Solution Engineering. 

Western Union powers your pursuit.  

We recently launched digital banks and wallets in multiple markets to enhance our customers’ experiences with a cutting-edge digital Ecosystem. As the Solution Architect in the Solution Engineering team, your primary responsibility will be to work across different team and build integration/orchestration services, while also mentoring and providing help to other junior Engineers.      

Role Responsibilities  

• Software architecture, design, development and software configuration management
• Work independently on complex projects.
• Monitor on-going risks and provide solutions to technical challenges, drive process improvements & code optimization. Support resource planning
• Emphasize customer journey, product quality, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and continuous development.
• Partner with key stakeholders, onshore and offshore, to deliver on the service level agreements
• Analyze organizations systems and business models and identify potential solutions for requirements or problems. Where potential solutions include (but are not limited to): enhancements to existing systems, development of new systems, designing user interfaces, designing databases, data flows, data dictionaries, alternative or new workflows, hardware or technology upgrade.
• Translate/analyze requirements and document and communicate detailed solution approach by using suitable tools, techniques, templates and diagrams.
• Provide coaching to Junior Associates and Associates.
• Responsible for migration of assigned platforms and processes as per project timelines
• Collaborate in the testing and quality assurance by reviewing test strategy and scenarios, communicating with vendors, software developers, testers, network and server administrators, to ensure quality assurance.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, business and partners as needed    

Role Requirements  

• B.E. / B.Tech. / MCA in Computer Science, Engineering or related field is preferred.
• 10+ years of demonstrated software development experience with focus on software architecture, design & development
• Have a passion for technology and the ability to quickly learn a new business domain
• Hands-on experience in designing/working with medium to large complex applications.
• Experience developing a common architecture vision with IT and line of business leaders
• Extensive system design experience in business event-driven transactions.
• Strong knowledge of React, Core Java, J2EE, Hibernate, Spring Boot, Microservices, NextJS and GraphQL.
• Strong knowledge of AWS and experience in developing cloud-based Java applications in AWS
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipeline automation and DevOps tools.
• Strong Knowledge of API design and development including and Web API.
• Strong Knowledge of Application design using Domain Driven Design
• Strong Knowledge on DB administration and schema management experience
• Strong Knowledge on code control (e.g., GIT).
• Actual hands-on experience on PostgreSQL/MySQL.
• DB administration and schema management experience
• Must be a problem solver with demonstrated experience in solving difficult technological challenges, with a can-do attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to interact with cross-functional roles and partners globally
• Self-starter with ability to multi-task, prioritize, manage workload, and consistently deliver results.
• Experience in financial services and business practices

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next.

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 the Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/.

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 India specific benefits include:

• Employees Provident Fund [EPF]
• Gratuity Payment
• Public holidays
• Annual Leave, Sick leave, Compensatory leave, and Maternity / Paternity leave
• Annual Health Check up
• Hospitalization Insurance Coverage (Mediclaim)
• Group Life Insurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance Coverage, Business Travel Insurance
• Cab Facility
• Relocation Benefit

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 for Hybrid roles in the Philippines is to work from the office at least 70% of the employee’s working days per month.

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.

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