Job Description

Principal Software Engineering Architect - Pune, India
Does playing a critical role in improving engineering quality sound exciting to you? How about working for a global fintech company on global transformation projects? Join Western Union as Principal Software Engineering Architect
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The Principal Enterprise Architect will be accountable for designing, governing, and scaling architecture practices that unify how work moves through the technology organization. This role owns the development of an end-to-end architecture framework that aligns product development, engineering, DevOps, and operations. The director will lead cloud architecture strategy, platform enablement, security design, and integration standards while managing influence across a matrixed organization. A key mandate of the role is to architect the enterprise's future-state digital foundation by resolving systemic gaps in process ownership, delivery maturity, and production readiness.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Architecture Leadership

• Define, maintain, and govern enterprise-wide architecture standards, frameworks, and reference models.
• Align architectural strategies with organizational goals and collaborate with business leaders to support long-term growth.

Cloud Architecture & Engineering

• Lead cloud architecture strategy and adoption, particularly on AWS, with emphasis on automation, resilience, and cost optimization.
• Enable engineering teams to build and deploy cloud-native solutions rapidly using infrastructure as code and CI/CD practices.

Engineering Enablement & Standards

• Develop and disseminate reusable architectural patterns, blueprints, and best practices to standardize solution design across engineering teams.
• Foster faster deployments by enabling platform self-service capabilities and consistent engineering workflows.
• Partner closely with product teams to improve architecture of existing applications and drive modernization initiatives.

Security Architecture & Compliance

• Design cloud and API security architecture to ensure robust protection, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with InfoSec and compliance stakeholders to align architecture with internal and regulatory standards.

Integration & Platform Strategy

• Lead the enterprise integration architecture, designing frameworks that promote reusability, scalability, and interoperability.
• Implement microservices and event-driven design principles to future-proof business systems.

Strategic Initiatives & M&A

• Play a critical role in technology due diligence, integration planning, and architecture alignment during mergers and acquisitions.
• Drive technology consolidation efforts post-acquisition to streamline and align platforms.

Agile Architecture & Delivery Oversight

• Embed architectural oversight within Agile delivery frameworks to support continuous delivery and iterative development.
• Facilitate architectural reviews and cross-functional collaboration to accelerate delivery velocity.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of architects, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Promote architectural excellence and knowledge sharing across engineering and product teams.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive IT experience, including enterprise/cloud architecture roles.
• Extensive hands-on expertise in AWS cloud architecture, DevOps tooling, and infrastructure automation.
• Deep expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF), cloud security, and integration platforms.
• Strong track record in developing and implementing enterprise architecture standards and reusable design patterns.
• Experience enabling product-aligned teams through shared architecture and platform guidance.
• Background in cloud and API security, integration platforms, and scalable solution architectures.
• Proven leadership in global, cross-functional environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline; advanced certifications or degrees preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience guiding architecture during M&A transactions and technology consolidations.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture governance boards and architecture review processes.
• Experience operating in a global, federated IT organization.
• Ability to bridge technical and business perspectives with clarity and impact.

Success Factors

• Strategic thinker with hands-on delivery experience.
• Passionate about enabling developer velocity through architecture and tooling.
• Collaborative leader who thrives on cross-functional engagement.
• Committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and architectural rigor.
• Able to translate complex technical concepts into business value.

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( ). 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 for Hybrid roles in the Philippines is to work from the office at least 70% of the employee's working days per month.
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: 07-31-2025
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.