Senior Associate, Solution Engineering - Pune, India - Western Union

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Senior Associate, Solution Engineering– Pune, India

Are you a versatile Solution Architect with experience in Designing and Architecting Platforms? Does the opportunity of working for a global and dynamic company appeal to you? Join Western Union as a Senior Associate, Solution Engineering.

Western Union powers your pursuit.

In this unique role, you will design & develop software that is optimized, well organized & maintainable. You will be driving process improvements, resource planning, optimization & performance management. You will be accountable for the migration of assigned platforms & processes as per project timelines & ensure smooth knowledge transfer in partnership with onshore & offshore stakeholders.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and implement new software, maintain and improve existing software

• Ensure that software functionality is implemented with a with a focus on code optimization and organization

• Recommend improvements to existing software programs

• Troubleshoot application issues and coordinate issue resolution with operations, functional, and technical teams

• Work with a software development team and Service providers in a geographically distributed structure

• Provide coaching to Junior Associates and Associates

• Works independently on complex projects

Role Requirements

• 6+ years of relevant Java experience, preferable 9-10 years of experience

• Must be a problem solver with demonstrated experience in solving difficult technology challenges, with a can-do attitude

• Experience in developing and implementing web-based solutions

• Knowledge of architecture design concepts, object-oriented design and techniques

• Knowledge of logical and physical database architectures and operating systems

• Self-starter with ability to multi-task, prioritize, manage workload, and consistently deliver results

• Experience in Agile and Iterative development methodologies

• Strong communication skills with ability to interact with partners globally

• Technical areas of expertise:
o ReactJS
o Java
o Springboot
o Postgres / any RDBMS
o Experience on AWS or Google Cloud
o Extensive experience on Microservice Architecture
o Messaging middleware experience (KAFKA)
o Web and App server experience (Tomcat, Apache, WebLogic etc.)
o Experience in BASH/SSH scripting
o Web and App server experience (Tomcat, Apache, WebLogic etc.)
o API design and integration including ReST, XML/JSON and Web API
o No SQL Couchbase

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
(). 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:

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 is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.