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Rather than only writing code directly, you will guide AI agents to build applications, workflow automations, internal tools, and basic AI agents that solve real customer, agent, and operational problems.\nYou will work across engineering, product, operations, risk, compliance, and customer care to identify friction points and rapidly ship safe, reliable, and measurable solutions.\nApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. 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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.\nBenefits\nYou 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\n(https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). 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.\nYour United States - Specific Benefits Include\nPaid Time Off \nMedical, Dental and Life Insurance \nTuition Assistance Program \nStudent Loan Repayment (below manager level only) \nParental Leave \nOne day volunteer time off \n$0 Money Transfer Fee Discount Code - Quarterly \nRecognition Program “Game Changers” \nEmployee Discount Program \nGlobal Adoption Assistance \nGlobal Scholarship Awards Program \n401K plan \nFor residents of Colorado, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania: Please do not respond to any questions on this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. 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