Junior Associate, Solution Engineering (Java Developer)

Junior Associate, Solution Engineering (Java Developer) – Pune, India  
Are you excited by the opportunity of using your knowledge of testing to lead a team to success? Do you view Integrations Engineering in the retail financial industry as more than just APIs, and instead see it as an opportunity to improve the Digital Banking customer experience? Do you have experience working with Java EE technologies, solutioning and developing enhancements, implementing banking clients?  If so, why not consider joining the Western Union's new Digital Banking hub in Pune a Junior Associate, 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 an Associate, you will be responsible for the implementation of a service delivery model supporting assigned platforms through a predefined framework. This includes oversight and management of the Western Union Payments data analytics/business intelligence program.

Role Responsibilities 

• Develop and implement new software, maintain and improve existing software
• Ensure that software functionality is implemented 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
• Works independently on simple to medium complex projects
• 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

             Role Requirements 

• 2-3 years of software development experience
• Experience in financial services and business practices.
• Experience in business intelligence and data analytics programs
• Background in data modeling and data architecture for business analytics
• Experience in capture of business reporting requirements and design/development of reports.
• Experience in managing federated data models, including dispersed and duplicated data sets
• Experience in Java, Spring boot or Python or Machine Learning
• Experience in big data technologies (Snowflake, Snowpark)
• Extensive experience in Extract-Transform-Load (ETL) script development and tools (e.g. Spring batch)
• Experience in SQL (procedural and declarative) development

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. The 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 for applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

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Estimated Job Posting End Date:

02-28-2025

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.