Solution Architect, Solution Engineering

Solution Architect Solution Engineering Pune Are you excited by the opportunity of using your knowledge of development to lead a team to success Are you ready to join a team in a global company where your primary focus is to deliver services and products to our customers and provide thought leadership on creating solutions Are you interested in joining a globally diverse organization where our unique contributions are recognized and celebrated allowing each of us to thrive Then it s time to join Western Union as a Solution Architect Solution Engineering Solution Engineering Western Union powers your pursuit You will be working with a team of engineers with a broad range of responsibilities including all aspects of software engineering like requirements understanding and validation solution design detailed design development testing and software configuration management Build products systems and services that are optimized well organized and maintainable and have high impact on our end users Role Responsibilities Design and maintain architecture for scalable reliable and secure applications and services Lead architecture reviews proof-of-concepts and design discussions across teams Define and enforce coding standards architectural guidelines and best practices Evaluate and recommend tools frameworks and technologies based on evolving business needs Lead a cross-functional team of developers providing direction support and mentorship Collaborate with Product Managers QA DevOps and UX to ensure smooth delivery Drive engineering excellence through agile practices code reviews and continuous improvement Own end-to-end technical delivery of features and systems from planning through deployment Break down high-level requirements into technical solutions and delegate effectively Identify and address technical debt and system inefficiencies proactively Ensure timely delivery of milestones while maintaining high quality Role Requirements Strong knowledge of modern architecture patterns microservices event-driven cloud-native Hands-on experience with cloud platforms AWS Azure or GCP and CI CD tools Proven experience leading engineering teams with strong interpersonal and people management skills Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to make critical decisions under pressure Experience with distributed systems API design and data modeling Familiarity with containerization Docker Kubernetes Exposure to Agile Scrum methodologies and DevOps culture Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to stakeholders 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 Western Union Learn more about our purpose and people at 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 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 Cab Facility 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 Relocation Benefit 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 LI-MT LI-Hybrid Estimated Job Posting End Date 09-10-2025 This 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