Manager, Software Development

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What We'll Bring:

At TransUnion, 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 encourage everyone to pursue passions and take ownership of their careers. With the support of colleagues and mentors, our associates are given the tools needed to get where they want to go. Regardless of job titles, our associates have the opportunity to learn new things and be a leader every day.
Come be a part of our team – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Software Development Manager with strong hands-on expertise in Java development, a deep understanding of scalable system design, and a passion for leading high-performing engineering teams. This role combines technical leadership with people management, guiding the team to deliver robust software solutions while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

What You'll Bring:

• Minimum 10 years of overall technical experience

• 3–5 years of people management experience

• Strong Java development experience

• Deep understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)

• Ability to understand requirements, develop solutions, and provide recommendations

• Product and project management

• Release management

• Strong communication and leadership abilities 

Impact You'll Make:

Technical Leadership

• Lead the development of high-quality, scalable Java applications.

• Provide clear technical direction and design guidance to the team.

• Review code, mentor engineers, and ensure best practices are followed.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into effective technical solutions.

• Champion modern engineering practices such as CI/CD, modular design, and cloud-native development.

People Management

• Manage and mentor a team of software engineers, supporting their growth and performance.

• Conduct regular 1:1s, team meetings, and performance evaluations.

• Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and results-driven team culture.

• Participate in hiring and onboarding processes to build a strong engineering team.

Project Execution

• Oversee the full software development lifecycle, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.

• Identify risks, remove blockers, and communicate progress to stakeholders.

• Drive continuous improvement in development processes and team productivity.

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Adherence to Company policies, sound judgment and trustworthiness, working safely, communicating respectfully, and safeguarding business operations, confidential and proprietary information, and the Company’s reputation are also essential expectations of this position.

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.

Benefits:

TransUnion provides flexible benefits including flexible time off for exempt associates, paid time off for non-exempt associates, up to 12 paid holidays per year, health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision plan options and health spending accounts), mental health support, disability benefits, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility planning coverage, legal benefits, long-term care insurance, commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, charity gift matching, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k) retirement savings with employer match, and access to TransUnion’s Employee Resource Groups. Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select health and welfare plans.

We are committed to being a place where diversity is not only present, it is embraced. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, TransUnion takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in all levels of employment and develops annual affirmative action plans. Components of TransUnion’s Affirmative Action Program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are available for review to any associate or applicant for employment upon request by contacting [email protected].

Pay Scale Information :

The pay range for this position is $90,000.00 - $168,750 annually. *The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this job. At TransUnion, actual compensation is based on careful consideration of additional factors such as (but not limited to) an individual’s education, training, work experience, job-related skill set, location, and industry knowledge, as well as the scope and responsibilities of the position and market considerations.

Regular, fulltime non-sales positions may be eligible to participate in TransUnion’s annual bonus plan. Certain positions may be also eligible for long-term incentives and other payments based on applicable company guidance and plan documents.

 

TransUnion's Internal Job Title:

Manager I, Software Development

Company:

TransUnion LLC