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Lead Software Engineer

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Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer

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Reston VA USA
Hybrid
90K-150K Annually
Senior level
Big Data • Fintech • Information Technology • Business Intelligence • Financial Services • Cybersecurity • Big Data Analytics
The Role
Design build test deploy and maintain scalable cloud-native and on-prem stateless microservices. Develop high-performance RESTful APIs contribute to CI/CD and automated testing collaborate with product and operations document solutions and apply DevOps best practices to meet business outcomes.
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Team Overview

The Trusted Call Solutions team at TransUnion builds mission-critical voice and data services for global telecom carriers and enterprise clients. This team focuses on developing scalable cloud-native solutions that support real-time communication systems and helps drive innovation across TransUnion’s Communications Solutions portfolio. This role reports to Senior Director of Software Development.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

  • Design develop test deploy and maintain scalable stateless microservices in cloud and on-prem environments
  • Build and deliver production-grade highly scalable applications using cloud-native microservices architecture
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers architects and operations to deliver solutions aligned with business outcomes
  • Develop and enhance RESTful APIs ensuring high performance and reliability
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipelines automated testing and deployment processes
  • Improve engineering best practices using open-source tools automation and DevOps methodologies
  • Work closely with customers and partners to understand real-world use cases and translate them into technical solutions
  • Create solution design documentation and define acceptance criteria for deliverables
  • Participate in Agile development processes using tools like Git JIRA and Slack

    Required Knowledge and Experiences

    • 8+ years of experience in software development with strong hands-on coding expertise
    • 5+ years of experience in object-oriented design and programming
    • Strong foundation in data structures algorithms and problem-solving
    • Proven experience in designing and building cloud-native microservices architectures
    • Experience working with both RDBMS and NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB Cassandra)
    • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience)
    • Proficiency in programming languages such as Java Python C++ or Go
    • Strong experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot Spring Data Spring Batch)
    • Expertise in building and consuming RESTful APIs
    • Familiarity with JSON/YAML data structures and API design principles

    We’re also looking for the preferred skills below. Whether you are proficient or could use some brushing up we’re happy to support your career development and growth in:

    • Cloud platforms: AWS Azure or Google Cloud
    • Containerization and orchestration: Docker Kubernetes
    • Automation and orchestration tools: Ansible
    • Messaging systems: Kafka / Pub-Sub architecture
    • Monitoring tools: Prometheus Grafana Splunk
    • Experience with Agile/DevOps environments and CI/CD pipelines
    • Knowledge of protocols such as SIP DNS HTTP SSL OAuth2 STIR/SHAKEN
    • Exposure to UI frameworks such as Angular or React
    • Familiarity with documentation-as-code practices

    Benefits that support every part of your life:

    At TransUnion we design benefits to help you feel well do well and plan well—from day one.

    For Your Health: Enjoy day-one eligibility for medical dental and vision coverage plus supplemental plan options. Spousal domestic partner and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select plans. Choose tax‑advantaged HSA and FSA accounts to make everyday care more affordable.

    For Your Protection: We’ve got your back with company‑paid basic life and AD&D optional voluntary life and AD&D for you and your family and short‑ and long‑term disability. You can also opt into a legal plan pet insurance and travel accident coverage.

    For Your Family: From adoption assistance and fertility planning coverage to caregiver support we’re here for every chapter. Access Dependent Care FSA for possibility of an employer match a complimentary Care@Work membership and up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave with eligibility for a thoughtful gradual return.

    For Your Future: Build toward what’s next with our 401(k) with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Tap financial wellness resources career coaching and optional long‑term care insurance to plan confidently.

    For You: Grow and recharge with tuition reimbursement flexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees up to 12 paid holidays per year commuter benefits employee discounts charitable gift matching and paid volunteer time off plus corporate volunteer events that make it easy to give back.

    For Your Wellness: Access 24/7 support including professional therapy coaching and emotional well‑being programs alongside guided meditation and resources that support physical mental social and financial wellness.

    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].

    Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

    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.

    Pay Scale Information:

    The U.S. base salary range for this position is $90000.00 - $150000 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 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's Internal Job Title:

    Lead Engineer Software Development

    Company:

    TransUnion LLC

    Skills Required

    • 8+ years of experience in software development with strong hands-on coding expertise
    • 5+ years of experience in object-oriented design and programming
    • Strong foundation in data structures algorithms and problem-solving
    • Proven experience in designing and building cloud-native microservices architectures
    • Experience working with both RDBMS and NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB Cassandra)
    • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience)
    • Proficiency in programming languages such as Java Python C++ or Go
    • Strong experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot Spring Data Spring Batch)
    • Expertise in building and consuming RESTful APIs
    • Familiarity with JSON/YAML data structures and API design principles

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    TransUnion Compensation & Benefits Highlights

    • Healthcare StrengthDay-one eligibility for medical dental and vision is paired with HSA/FSA options and robust mental-health resources including 24/7 support and therapy/EAP. Wellness programming and fitness discounts further reinforce the health offering.
    • Parental & Family SupportPaid parental leave of about 12 weeks with a gradual return adoption and caregiver assistance a complimentary Care@Work membership and a dependent-care FSA provide meaningful family coverage. Company materials also reference child and adult care benefits and on-demand EAP access for employees and dependents.
    • Leave & Time Off BreadthFlexible time off or PTO is complemented by paid volunteer time and 10 paid holidays plus two global wellness days. Some postings note “up to 12” holidays reflecting role/location variability.

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    The Company
    HQ: Chicago IL
    13000 Employees
    Year Founded: 1968

    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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