Job Description

Solution Architect, Solution Engineering (Devops)- 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 Solution Architect, Solution Engineering.
Western Union powers your pursuit.
You will be accountable for the architecture, design, & implementation of a service delivery model & defining next-generation platforms using the latest frameworks & tools in the agile product team. 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
? 8-12 years of Devops experience.
? 3 years in a Solution lead capacity within a medium to large organization.
? Experience working on DevOps, Automation and Platform Engineering in a hybrid environment.
? Experience developing infrastructure as a code solutions for both on-prem and cloud native solutions.
? Proficiency in AWS services, knowledge of GCP or Azure.
? 3 to 5 years of hands-on knowledge on EKS, Container Orchestration and ECS.
? 3 to 5 years of hands-on knowledge on Git, Jenkins, Artifactory, SonarQube and other CI/CD tools.

• Hands on knowledge of GitLab CI required

? Ability to implement shared infrastructure and applications to reduce costs and improve. information flows. Ensure that projects do not duplicate functionality or diverge from each other and business and IT strategies.
? Strong knowledge of DevOps Architecture, technical frameworks, methodologies, industry standards and specifications.
? Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering/Business with an emphasis in Information Technology is preferred.
Role Requirements
? Extensive system design experience in business event-driven transactions
? Deep expertise in DevOps and Automation
? Experiences in building and deploying different tech stack applications
? Worked on agile and scaled agile environments. SAFe certification preferred
? Good knowledge of DB Automation
? Code configuration management (e.g. Subversion)
? Python, Jython, groovy or YAML (or other scripting languages) hands on knowledge
? Experience with banking and payment system integrations.
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. 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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Estimated Job Posting End Date: 12-24-2025
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.

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