Senior SWIFT Specialist – Vilnius, Lithuania

Senior SWIFT Specialist – Vilnius, Lithuania Senior SWIFT Messaging Technology Engineer – responsible for managing and evolving our global SWIFT messaging infrastructure. This role focuses on the security, performance, and scalability of SWIFT systems that enable international payments, funds transfer, and compliance with global banking standards. The successful candidate will have strong technical depth in SWIFT systems, Linux proficiency, and experience supporting large‑scale financial platforms. Location & Relocation Vilnius, Lithuania. This role requires relocation for candidates based outside the country. Role Responsibilities Manage and support SWIFT messaging infrastructure, including system connections, jobs, queries, and requests. Oversee platform management and operational changes to ensure secure, efficient, and uninterrupted messaging services. Define, design, and implement multi‑tier distributed systems supporting SWIFT and related financial applications. Collaborate with engineering teams across global development centers to deliver solutions aligned with business and compliance requirements. Conduct thorough code reviews, estimate engineering effort, and plan implementations with cross‑functional impacts. Share responsibility for engineering support, releases, and incident management. Apply Agile practices daily, maintaining high test coverage and delivering continuous improvements in performance, quality, and reliability. Develop domain expertise in financial messaging and apply it to solving operational and technical challenges. Role Requirements Willingness and ability to relocate to Vilnius, Lithuania. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field with 6+ years of professional experience, or Master’s degree with 4+ years of experience. Proven expertise in SWIFT systems. Strong proficiency in Linux environments, including commands, infrastructure, and troubleshooting. Excellent understanding of computer science fundamentals, algorithms, data structures, OOP, and design principles. Demonstrated experience in modern programming languages (Java, C++, etc.) and design patterns. Strong collaboration and communication skills; ability to thrive in fast‑paced, iterative environments. Experience with unit testing and mocking frameworks. Nice to Have Banking or financial services background with exposure to SWIFT integration in enterprise platforms. Experience with web technologies (Java/J2EE, XML, JSON, Web Services, Node.js, JavaScript). Knowledge of RDBMS and data ingestion; NoSQL experience a plus. Familiarity with Agile, TDD, and CI/CD practices. Hands‑on experience with high‑performance, large‑scale systems in financial services. Salary The monthly gross base salary range is 3,117 – 6,075 EUR. The role may also be eligible for an annual variable target incentive and long‑term incentives, depending on performance. Benefits Access to short‑term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and development platforms. Lithuania‑specific benefits include private health insurance (three options), life and accident insurance, additional days off, discounts, free fitness facilities, volunteering activities, and a referral program. Equality & Inclusion Western Union is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. We provide accommodations to applicants during the recruitment process in accordance with applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr