IT, Management Information Systems
Visualization Engineer
Overview
At Western Union, we’re more than a trusted name in global payments. We’re moving beyond remittances, beyond cash, and beyond the expectations of our customers.
Our talented teams enable us to transform into a digital-first company, built on the strength of our retail foundation and powered by next-generation payments. All this with the goal of helping people prosper.
Our customers inspire us to push boundaries and create services that make life easier and communities stronger. Wherever you are in the world, we’re committed to shaping the next generation of financial experiences.
Join us as we go beyond and be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible.
Role Responsibilities
As a Visualization Engineer, you will turn data into actionable intelligence by designing interactive dashboards, building scalable data pipelines, and driving automation. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to uncover trends, identify opportunities, and deliver insights that influence strategic decisions. Your expertise in Python, SQL, and Power BI will help us create compelling visual narratives and ensure data integrity across the business.
- Gather data from various sources, clean, validate, and prepare it for analysis. Define data acquisition and integration/transformation logic using appropriate methods and tools within the defined technology stack to ensure scalability for multiple use cases.
- Perform exploratory data analysis to uncover trends, patterns, anomalies, and outliers.
- Demonstrate mastery in Python and SQL for data manipulation, data quality validation, and pipeline development.
- Design interactive dashboards and compelling visual narratives using Power BI.
- Perform data profiling and quality checks to evaluate the health of data scorecards.
- Apply skills in Continuous Integration (CI)/Continuous Deployment (CD) and serverless deployments.
- Drive and support the design, documentation, and maintenance of data and BI processes.
- Analyze data and BI workflows to suggest and implement improvements.
- Facilitate requirements and design discussions between stakeholders and partner resources.
- Convert complex data and findings into insights and business opportunities for business units.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to investigate and analyze underlying causes of key business trends and anomalies, using data-driven techniques to identify actionable insights and recommend strategic solutions.
- Gain subject matter expertise and help define appropriate key metrics for business units while discovering untapped areas for improvement.
Role Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, statistics, mathematics, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience with strong expertise in Python, SQL, Power BI, and cloud platforms (Snowflake).
- Knowledge of Data Lake, Data Warehousing, database concepts, and related technologies.
- Understanding of data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes.
- Experience developing BI dashboards, visualizations, interpreting data, and making business recommendations.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and critical thinking with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work with large datasets on spreadsheets and dashboards.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment with shifting deadlines.
- Experience eliciting, analyzing, and documenting requirements with minimal support.
- Ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Work Shift
HYBRID – 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’ll have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and best-in-class development platforms. For location-specific benefits, please see below:
Dubai-specific benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave
- Life & Medical Cover
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:
06-15-2026
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.
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About Western Union
Western Union Company is a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement. Our omnichannel platform connects the digital and physical worlds and makes it possible for consumers and businesses to send and receive money and make payments with speed, ease, and reliability. With our global reach, Western Union moves money for better, connecting family, friends and businesses to enable financial inclusion and support economic growth.
Western Union Listens
We hold employee surveys through our employee engagement tool, Western Union Listens, benchmarking our results against global peers. We use the results to continually improve our culture and workplace, and encourage managers to review, discuss, and take action on survey findings with their teams.
In 2024, the employee participation rate reached 84%.
Western Union Game Changers Global Recognition Program
Recognition is a critical link to performance, inclusion, diverse ideas, and fostering a workplace where our employees connect, show their appreciation, and feel valued. At Western Union, our recognition is about moments that matter.
Get to know Western Union
As you read some of our employee stories from around the world, we hope you see yourself reflected in the work we do and the people who make up our diverse team.
