Director, Software Engineering (Finance and Corporate Technology)

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AdTech • Fintech • HR Tech • Payments • Sales • Software • Financial Services
Western Union is a global leader in cross-border and cross-currency money movement and payments.
The Role
As Director of Software Engineering, you will lead the Corporate System Technology team, oversee engineering work, drive best practices, and manage team performance aligned with corporate objectives in Finance and Technology.
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Role Responsibilities

As Director Finance and Corporate Technology, you will be responsible for delivering all strategic initiatives within Finance and Corporate Technology Delivery Stream. You will be performing below role –

  • Lead the Corporate System Technology team in India.
  • Collaborate with peers to enable the solution engineering aspects for all related deliveries.
  • Be accountable to the site level stakeholders.
  • Deliver defined and agreed roadmap for corporate systems business objectives
  • Drive the team to build the best practices and process improvements that is readily available and scalable across the globe.
  • Oversee the development and implementation of all engineering work for the agreed deliverables.
  • Build, lead and retain high performing teams and inspire collaboration across all levels and functions.
  • KPI driven team executing the roadmap and deliver goals aligned with Beyond Strategy and the CIO Function.

Role Requirements

  • 10+ years of Delivery & Team Management experience with 15+ years of total work experience
  • Has a track record of implementing successful data products across markets
  • Should understand new technologies and their relevance to consumers.
  • Have International experience for deployed products for global customers.
  • Experience of ORMB as a product is a plus.
  • Should have experience of payments technology.
  • Should have technology experience of implementing settlement solutions of either vendor or in-house products.
  • Skilled at articulating ideas and influencing execution – ability to operate with ease at any level – from consumer to executive to product manager to engineer
  • Action-oriented and passionate about driving business outcomes
  • Advanced practitioner of “test and learn”: has tried enough things, failed sufficiently and enjoyed some notable successes
  • Able to motivate product and other stakeholders to create simple and effective end-to-end experiences

Work Shift

Western Union values in-person collaboration, problem solving, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this fosters common ways of working and supports how we execute initiatives for our customers. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

BENEFITS AND OTHER DETAILS

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 benefits below specific to your country. If applicable, additional role-specific benefits will be mentioned 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 Checkup
  • Hospitalization Insurance Coverage (Mediclaim)
  • Group Life Insurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance Coverage, Business Travel Insurance
  • Cab Facility
  • Relocation Benefit

Other Details

As part of the application process, all applicants are required to take assessments. Western Union has partnered with a 3rd party provider to administer these tests. Applicants will need to provide their name and email address in order to process the assessments. If you have any questions, you may reach out to [email protected].

We are passionate about honoring our employee's identity and fostering a feeling of belonging. 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:

04-16-2026

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.

Skills Required

  • 10+ years of Delivery & Team Management experience
  • 15+ years of total work experience
  • Experience with implementing successful data products
  • Understanding of new technologies
  • International experience for product deployment
  • Experience of payments technology
  • Experience with settlement solutions
  • Ability to motivate stakeholders and create effective experiences

Western Union Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Western Union and has not been reviewed or approved by Western Union.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Leave & Time Off Breadth: Job postings list Flexible Time Off for many U.S. roles and include at least one paid volunteer day. Global benefits materials outline paid time off categories across locations.
  • Retirement Support Retirement Support: U.S. roles commonly advertise a company 401(k) contribution. This feature is presented as a core element of the package for eligible employees.
  • Parental & Family Support Parental & Family Support: Company materials emphasize parental leave and adoption assistance. Education-oriented support such as scholarships and tuition assistance further extends family benefits.

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The Company
HQ: Denver, CO
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What We Do

Western Union is here for what's next. Each day, our diverse global teams invent and build new ways to send, save, and spend money. Wherever our customers are in the world, whatever currency they prefer, we're evolving to meet the demands of tomorrow. When we help make financial services more accessible to people everywhere, we transform lives and communities, positioning us to become the world's most accessible financial services company. That's our vision, and we need talented, forward-thinkers like you to help make it a reality. Our global workforce tackles complex issues every day, making them the backbone of our innovative spirit since 1851. If you're ready to be part of our evolution, apply now.

Why Work With Us

Diversity is a core strength at Western Union, providing the foundation for our corporate values – purpose-driven, globally-minded, and trustworthy and respectful. With a presence in 200+ countries, we are committed to providing a rich and inclusive work environment that reflects each employee’s unique culture, background, and perspectives.

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