Director, Solution Architect

Director, IT, Solution Architecture - Denver, CO (Hybrid)

Are you ready to lead the charge in revolutionizing how we design and build enterprise-wide architecture to drive business growth? Do you want to be at the forefront of shaping our global platforms through the standardization and simplification of multiple complex interfacing platforms? 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 Director, Solution Architecture!

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 powers your pursuit.

As a key leader in this role, you will lead a team of Solution Architects and oversee the end-to-end architecture to design and build global enterprise solutions. Your expertise will help shape the systems and processes that empower our teams and break down silos. By collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will be a change agent, driving the adoption of new architectures and solutions across the organization. Collaborate with Solution and Enterprise architects in the organization to maintain a cohesive organizational strategy and resulting enterprise architecture. If you're passionate about enterprise and solution architecture and technology leadership, we invite you to join our team.

Role Responsibilities

• Solution Architecture: Design and lead the execution of end-to-end solution architecture for complex enterprise platforms across many critical and large interfacing systems. Driving architecture simplification and consolidation of platforms to flexible and scalable solutions.
• FinOps: Ability to design simplified architectures applying cost optimization strategies across a complex cloud environment.
• Architecture Review Board - Present architecture designs for your initiatives and work with application teams to understand and work through architecture obstacles. Review other architecture designs being presented as a technology stakeholder to provide feedback and best practices to enterprise standards.

Leadership: Partner with stakeholders to identify business requirements and drive cross-functional teams in the implementation of architecture designs. Coach other Application Architects in technology architecture and ensuring implementations follow the design and integrate with related applications in overall enterprise architecture topology.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10 years of experience in IT, end-to-end solution architecture, or related discipline, with proven experience in designing native cloud architecture and microservices in large enterprises. Experience in web and mobile application development.
• Previous hands-on experience building platforms with Java, Spring Boot, React Native, and related technologies.
• Experience in Financial and banking services.
• The ability to create professional and thorough presentations for various stakeholder groups including executive level presentations.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Tech Skills Needed: Architecture Frameworks (e.g., TOGAF), Cloud Computing (AWS, Azure, GCP), API Design, Microservices Architecture & Security Protocols, React Native, Spring Boot, Java, SQL/NoSQL, Kafka and related technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Certifications in Cloud Platforms and Architecture (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience in the financial services or payments industry.

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 https://careers.westernunion.com/.

Salary

The on-target earning range is $180,000 - $205,000 per year, which includes a base salary and variable target incentive (including short-term and long-term incentives) that aligns with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidate's qualifications, skills and competencies.

Benefits

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and lifeinsurance, 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 interviewprocess or in an offer of employment.

Your United States - specific benefits include:

• Flexible Time off

• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance

• Tuition Assistance Program

• Student Loan Repayment (below manager level only)

• Parental Leave

• One day volunteer time off

• $0 Money Transfer Fee Discount Code - Quarterly

• Recognition Program "Game Changers"

• Employee Discount Program

• Global Adoption Assistance

• Global Scholarship Awards Program
• 4% Western Union Contribution to 401K

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.

For residents of Colorado, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania: Please do not respond to any questions on this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information."

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Estimated Job Posting End Date:

03-31-2025

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.