Data Acquisition Tech Lead - Ab Initio

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Dynamics of the Role
As a member of the International Platforms & Services Team, this Information Technology Senior Developer role will participate in the full software development lifecycle of complex applications built using data management technologies such as Ab Initio, Hadoop, Java etc. The role is also responsible for helping to implement and enforce standards and best practices across the applications built globally.
What You'll Bring:• 9+ years of hands-on development experience with Ab Initio, Linux, SQL and relational databases.• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of advanced Ab Initio concepts such as project architecture, parallelism, meta-programming, vectors, performance tuning, debugging, SMP/MPP architectures, platform integrations (Hadoop, Java, C, etc.).• Ability to work in collaborative teams located across the globe and cross-functional technologies.• Participate in development and oversee maintenance of code to ensure consistency, quality, best practices and performance of applications. • Lead and guide junior resources as needed.• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field.
We Would Love to See:• Experience in AWS or Azure Cloud preferred.• Experience in Agile teams is a plus.• Hands on Ab Initio Administration is a plus.• Experience with C, Java, Big Data tools such as Hive and Spark is a plus.• Experience with CI/CD, Jenkins, automation experience a plus.
Impact You'll Make:• Design, Development, Test and Support of Data Processing applications, Internal platforms/frameworks or customized solutions using Ab Initio and other Data management tools.• Enhance, support, implement, provide governance for TransUnion's Data Acquisition platform globally across the organization.• Enhance and support TU's Inner Sourcing framework for Ab Initio based applications using scripting languages such as python, korn etc. • Involved in code reviews as technology SME for TransUnion application teams globally.• Be an SME on the products in Ab Initio Product Suite like Control Center, Metadata Hub, Express>IT etc.• Champion the TU Development best practices and standards throughout the company and ensure the consistent implementation of TU design patterns, frameworks, and architectural standards within applications.• Work with internal customers and staff to identify pain points/key constraints within existing processes that can benefit from reusable solutions and deliver solutions addressing those pain points.
TransUnion provides flexible benefits including flexible time off for exempt associates, paid time off for non-exempt associates, tuition reimbursement, primary parental leave of at least 16 weeks, secondary parental leave of 4 weeks, adoption assistance, fertility planning coverage, spousal and domestic partner benefits, bonus incentives, charity gift matching, employee stock purchase plan, retirement contributions with employer match, organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks, and access to TransUnion's Employee Resource Groups.
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.
The salary range for this position is $93,495 - $153,400. *The salary range for this position reflects the general 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, industry knowledge, as well as the scope and responsibilities of the position, and market considerations.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
TransUnion's Internal Job Title:
Sr Consultant, Applications Development