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Team Overview
This role is for a data engineer that will operate as a member on one of the core teams responsible for enabling new features and optimizing strategic Analytics platforms across TransUnion. Our multi-Petabyte platforms support a diverse community of internal and customer-based data scientists, statisticians, modelers, product developers and data strategists. This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.Role Overview And Core Responsibilities
- Function as a core team member within one of our Agile teams building backend-end data applications and services that support the Analytics platforms of TransUnion
- Deploy and Implement leading-edge analytics environments including software, end-user tools and other data services
- Collaborate with product owners and team members on requirements and implementation approaches for addressing demand and challenges
- Design and Develop tools and services enabling end-user productivity and system integrations
- Partner with business resources to troubleshoot issues, manage capacity, and plan for the optimization and expansion of environments
- Assist in technology innovation activities such as research, evaluations, and prototyping
- Train, coach and support users on environment, tools, data and services
- Maintain and ensure availability and quality of systems
Required Knowledge And Experiences
- 8 or more years of hands-on experience in a software development profession
- Experience with Cloud technologies, tooling, and workflows
- Proficiency in Cloud Technologies, specifically GCP – BigQuery, Data Proc
- Proficiency in Big Data – Hadoop , Spark , Scala ,Hive
- Experience in Java on basic coding and design
- Experience in Python coding is preferable
- Proficiency in SQL, relational and non-relational databases, query optimization, and data modeling
- Experience with one or more Data Integration tools
- Proficiency working in a Linux-based environment, including shell scripting and basic system administration
- Experience working on teams operating under an Agile Scrum delivery methodology
- Experience working within CI/CD environments and a passion for automation and system quality
- Excellent analytical skills and the ability to provide alternative solutions to technical problems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management or equivalent experience
TransUnion Overview:
At TransUnion, we encourage and are committed to creating a real, positive impact and shared sense of purpose within our Workforce for Good, which empowers our people to grow, innovate and contribute to a better future for our communities and customers. We strive to build an environment where our associates are in the driver’s seat of their professional development— while having access to help along the way. We recognize that success comes when our associates thrive both professionally and personally; that’s why we prioritize work/life flexibility and offer resources for our teams across the globe to collaborate and drive excellence.
Be a part of our Workforce for Good – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.
TransUnion Job Title
Lead Developer, Applications Programming
Skills Required
- 8 or more years of hands-on experience in software development
- Experience with Cloud technologies, tooling, and workflows
- Proficiency in GCP - BigQuery, Dataproc
- Proficiency in Big Data: Hadoop, Spark, Scala, Hive
- Experience in Java for coding and design
- Experience in Python coding
- Proficiency in SQL, relational and non-relational databases, query optimization, and data modeling
- Experience with one or more Data Integration tools
- Proficiency working in a Linux-based environment, including shell scripting and basic system administration
- Experience working on teams using Agile Scrum
- Experience working within CI/CD environments and passion for automation and system quality
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to provide alternative technical solutions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management or equivalent experience
What the Team is Saying
TransUnion Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is described as comprehensive with day-one medical, dental and vision coverage, plus HSA/FSA options and expanded mental-health support via Spring Health. Feedback suggests coverage depth and immediate eligibility are notable strengths.
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Parental & Family Support — Family support includes paid parental leave with a gradual return, adoption and caregiver assistance, and backup care through a Care@Work membership. External recognition highlights inclusive offerings such as fertility support and bereavement provisions.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs feature flexible time off, paid holidays, two global wellness days, and paid volunteer time. Feedback suggests these leave elements contribute meaningfully to work-life balance.
TransUnion Insights
What We Do
TransUnion is a global information and insights company that makes trust possible by ensuring that each consumer is reliably and safely represented in the marketplace. We do this by having an accurate and comprehensive picture of each person. This picture is grounded in our legacy as a credit reporting agency which enables us to tap into both credit and public record data; our data fusion methodology that helps us link, match and tap into the awesome combined power of that data; and our knowledgeable and passionate team, who stewards the information with expertise, and in accordance with local legislation around the world. Because of our work, organizations can better understand consumers in order to make more informed decisions, and earn their trust through great, personalized experiences, and the proactive extension of the right opportunities, tools and offers. In turn, consumers can be confident that their data identities will result in the opportunities they deserve. We make trust possible, so businesses and consumers can transact with confidence and achieve great things. We call this Information for Good®—it’s our purpose, and what drives us every day.
Why Work With Us
Our culture is welcoming, energetic and innovative. There’s an overall synergy that flows throughout TransUnion, creating a sense of unity in knowing that we’re all working to achieve the same overall goal. We’re dedicated to providing opportunities for our people to get involved and stay connected with their colleagues across the globe.
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