JR0119892 Java Lead Software Engineer
Do you have a deep understanding of integration systems, as well as API management, middleware, and composite application? Are you experienced in mentoring teams, development, implementation, and production support of backend integrations? Do you have experience working with Java EE technologies, solutioning and developing enhancements, implementing banking clients and mentoring developers?
If so, why not consider joining Western Union's new Digital Banking hub in Madrid as Java Lead Software Engineer?
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 Java Lead Software Engineer, you will plan and coordinate activities related to the design, development, implementation, integration, and production support of Java/MuleSoft integrations, while also mentoring Java Engineers.
Tech Stack and Tools
REST APIs and Microservices using Java, Springboot, Cassandra DB
Mulesoft Cloudhub, Kafka event streaming
Mambu Cloud Banking platform, Mambu Process Orchestrator
Marqeta for Card Issuing & processing
Outsystems Platform for UI development
GitLab, JIRA, Cloudbees, OpenSearch, Swaggerhub, Snowflake, Talend
Role Responsibilities
Work with Business Owners to logically design and negotiate solutions that create a significant return on investment and participate in the long-term planning for products.
Lead work on innovative, actionable and efficient technology solutions to drive Microservices development using Java Spring Boot framework and other API enhancements on the middleware platforms for the assigned region.
Mentoring less experienced Java Engineers.
Ensure SDLC standards, and PLC procedures and processes are followed.
Assist Project Manager with planning and scheduling of product releases.
Assess technical skills, identify training needs and opportunities, and ensure that required materials and tools are available for direct reports to perform their job responsibilities.
Proactively suggest areas of improvements and enhancements.
Responsible for project software design and contribute to the overall enterprise architecture design.
Provide accurate and complete software development estimates for large software projects.
Role Requirements
BS in Computer Science or related fields with 7+ years of professional experience
Strong hands-on experience building applications using Java, Spring Boot framework, Cassandra DB or similar databases, Multithreading, serialization, Externalization, Collections, etc.
Ability to lead technology projects and mentor Java Engineers
project management, great interpersonal, strong written, verbal communication skills that address business needs and experience in successfully building partnerships with other regional IT groups.
Experience with J2EE technologies, JDBC, ORM, JAXB, DevOps tools, Kafka
Experience with APIs, REST/JSON, Microservices, XML, XSLT
Experience in Core Banking systems and integrations a plus
Experience with agile development methodologies with Test Driven Development (TDD) and CI (Continuous Integration)/CD (Continuous Delivery)
Proven ability to understand the business and ability to contribute to technology direction that drives measurable business improvements.
Strong technical skills in architecture patterns, solutions design & development.
Troubleshooting skills and aptitude with logs and debugging procedures.
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.
To support this, we have launched a Digital Banking Service and Wallet across several European markets to enhance our customers' experiences by offering a state-of-the-art digital Ecosystem. 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 Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at
https://careers.westernunion.com/ .
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.?To support this, we have launched a Digital Banking Service and Wallet across several European markets to enhance our customers' experiences by offering a state-of-the-art digital Ecosystem. 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 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 Spain specific benefits include:
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25 days annual leave – plus 14 public holidays
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Comprehensive life & medical cover – including dependents.
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Contributory pension plan
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Preventative Care Assistance program
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.
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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