Java Developer / J2EE Developer

Job Description

Senior Applications Developer (Java Developer /J2EE Developer) – Denver, CO

Are you ready to join a team in a global company where you will build product capabilities for our customer facing Financial Institutions and Student Portal applications? Join Western Union as a Senior Application Developer (Java Developer /J2EE Developer).

Motivated by our values: purpose driven, globally minded, and trustworthy & respectful

We’re a FinTech that’s using insight from customers and colleagues worldwide to improve financial services for families, small businesses, multinational corporations, and non-profit organizations. We’re a team of over 10,000 people spanning 200 countries and territories. We believe when money moves, better things happen.

Relentless pursuit of better

You’ll focus on designing and developing enterprise grade Java/J2EE applications for our global payment's organization. In the role, you will work closely with product owners, business analyst, system analyst and architects building large scale customer facing systems that are internal / external customer facing. You will work with globally distributed Scrum teams (onshore/offshore model). Your task will be to continuously build product features aligned with our Product roadmap in an Agile/Scrum iterative product development environment. You work follows technical design document and contributes / shares knowledge with partners globally.

For such a technical role, you’ll need 3+ years of experience in Java/ J2EE Backend development with strong experience in Object Oriented Analysis and Design along with responsive UI design and ability to support integration using APIs and microservices. This role requires someone with proven experience in Java (JDK1.7, 1.8), Server side and client-side integration technologies, IDE, design pattern with thorough understanding of data structure and algorithms, XML, JSON, SOAP, REST API design, implementation and troubleshooting. You will also need to have a demonstrated capability working with Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools such as Jenkins, Maven, Cloud Formation Template etc. You will have hands on experience using Agile tools such as Confluence, Jira, Microsoft Visio or Lucid Chart. You will have to be a quick learner and self-starter with good communication skills.

Join us, and let’s move money for better

Western Union is transforming its business and shaping the financial services sector by driving quality, convenience, and customer service to new levels of excellence. It’s an exciting time for our organization, as the largest cross-border money transfer operator, trusted by millions of consumers around the world. If you’re ready to unleash your potential to help drive change through bottom-up innovation, apply now.

We’re a company on the move, and we want our people to grow and develop. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as a great salary and benefits package.

Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and success. Western Union is proud to be an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, in accordance with applicable laws. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected category.

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