Associate Manager - Backend Development / Technical Lead

Associate Manager / Tech Lead

Role Responsibilities

As an experienced Associate Manager with strong backend development skills, particularly in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture, to join our dynamic technology organization, you will combine hands-on technical expertise with proven leadership and people management abilities. You will lead and mentor multiple backend teams, drive best practices, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable backend services.

Technical Leadership

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of robust backend solutions using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices.
• Set and enforce coding standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines for backend development.
• Review code, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to quality, security, and performance standards.
• Stay current with emerging backend technologies and trends; evaluate and recommend new tools and frameworks as appropriate.
• Guide teams in implementing scalable distributed systems.

Team & People Management

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of backend engineers across multiple projects and teams.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and high performance.
• Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development discussions.
• Facilitate onboarding and training for new team members.

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with product managers, frontend teams, QA, and other stakeholders to define requirements, scope, and deliverables.
• Plan, prioritize, and track project progress, ensuring timely and successful delivery.
• Identify and mitigate risks, resolve conflicts, and remove roadblocks for the team.
• Communicate project status, challenges, and achievements to senior management and stakeholders.

Process Improvement

• Drive process improvements and automation to increase efficiency and quality.
• Implement and monitor agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) within the team.
• Ensure proper documentation of code, processes, and best practices.
• Promote knowledge sharing and collaboration across teams and departments.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
• 9+ years of experience in backend development, with at least 2 years in technical leadership or management role.
• Deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
• Experience with RESTful API design, database technologies (SQL/NoSQL), and distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of backend performance, scalability, and security best practices.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Experience in front end technologies like angular is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage and mentor engineers in a fast-paced, large-scale environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in large organizations with distributed teams.
• Exposure to event-driven architectures, messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ), and monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and infrastructure as code.

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 careers@westernunion.com.

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:

04-14-2026

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.

Experience Level

Mid Level