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Team Overview
The Data Platform Team is driving the evolution of our enterprise-grade data infrastructure, shifting legacy workloads into a modern, cloud-native ecosystem. We focus on building highly scalable, resilient, batch and real-time data architectures using technologies like Java, Apache Spark, Hadoop, and advanced cloud platforms. Operating within a collaborative, cross-functional engineering environment, our team balances robust data pipeline optimization with modern engineering best practices like containerization and microservices. We are committed to high code quality, continuous learning, and delivering high-utility data solutions that empower the business to make fast, data-driven decisions at scale. 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
- Build and optimize scalable batch and real-time data pipelines, transitioning legacy workloads to cloud environments under the direction of project leads.
- Collaborate with architects and senior leaders to execute the Data Cloud roadmap, ensuring operational excellence and system reliability.
- Deliver high-quality code within agile teams, actively participating in code reviews and upholding team engineering standards.
- Implement modern engineering best practices, including CI/CD, automated pipeline testing, and infrastructure as code.
- Share technical knowledge with team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and data quality.
- Drive execution on technical requirements, ensuring delivery timelines and data quality standards are met.
Required Knowledge And Experiences
- 3+ years of software or data engineering experience, with a proven track record of delivering production-grade data solutions.
- Deep proficiency in Java, with hands-on experience building scalable, high-performance data processing applications. Understanding of micro services architecture and containerization technologies.
- experience in the big data ecosystem, specifically utilizing Hadoop and Apache Spark for large-scale distributed computing.
- Knowledge developing, managing, and optimizing data infrastructure on cloud platforms (GCP or AWS).
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a strong ability to work within cross-functional engineering teams.
- Known for a “get-things-done” mindset—able to break down data tasks, work independently, and deliver high-quality code in fast-paced environments.
- Hands-on Execution: You are expected to write clean, resilient code and build end-to-end data pipelines based on established architectural designs.
- Collaboration & Alignment: You work seamlessly within cross-functional teams, ensuring your deliverables align with the broader project timelines and business goals.
- Technical Proficiency: You independently troubleshoot and optimize data pipelines, addressing bottlenecks, cloud storage costs, and query performance.
- Engineering Standards: You actively participate in code reviews, adopt team best practices, and maintain high standards for documentation and testing.
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
Engineer, Applications Development
Skills Required
- 3+ years of software or data engineering experience delivering production-grade data solutions
- Deep proficiency in Java and experience building scalable, high-performance data processing applications
- Experience with microservices architecture and containerization technologies
- Experience in the big data ecosystem, specifically Hadoop and Apache Spark
- Knowledge developing, managing, and optimizing data infrastructure on cloud platforms (GCP or AWS)
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills; able to work within cross-functional engineering teams
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and deliver high-quality code in fast-paced environments
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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