Sr. Data Science Platform Engineer

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What We'll Bring:
At TransUnion, we have a welcoming and energetic environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. We are consistently exploring new technologies and tools to be agile. This environment gives our people the opportunity to hone current skills and build new capabilities, while discovering their genius.
Come be a part of our team - you'll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.
You will partner with internal and external cross-functional teams to drive the setup and ongoing success of new data science environments in multiple markets. Tasks will include - among others - the development of effective data science workflows, the localization of global tools, and liaising with global SMEs in data science and technology.
What You'll Bring:

• Master's or PhD degree in statistics, applied mathematics, financial mathematics, computer science, engineering, operations research, or other highly quantitative field; or a Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field with at least three (3) years of relevant professional experience. In either case, the candidate will demonstrate a consistent track record of academic excellence.
• Experience with configuration, deployment, and maintenance of the tools for scientific computing in Linux; knowledge of Nix is a plus.
• Advanced SQL programming skills and experience with big data platforms (Hadoop, Spark, Hive, Dremio); knowledge of Apache Arrow is a plus.
• Proficiency with R and/or Python and their database backends; experience with other programming languages (Scala, Java, C++) and HPC environments (Slurm).
• Experience engineering connections between big data frameworks and front end applications (Shiny, Tableau).
• Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, GCP) for scientific computing or data science is a plus.

Impact You'll Make:

• Assist Global Technology with maintenance of the tools and frameworks used by analysts on the high-performance computing (HPC) cluster and participate in projects led by Global Technology as a subject matter expert on machine learning and scientific computing.
• Provide oversight and hands-on support for the development of analytic solutions using languages such as R, Python, Ab Initio, SQL (Hive or Spark), formalizing some of these efforts into repeatable process improvements.
• Own data science consulting responsibilities for a variety of regions, working to identify strategies and opportunities to test and adopt TransUnion's analytic products and services. In this capacity, you will interact directly with TransUnion's matrix partners and provide an analytic perspective and general support as needed.
• Contribute to research and innovation initiatives in collaboration with other DSA peers and may lead small analytic research teams or manage research interns on a project basis, as needed.
• Participate in interviewing and evaluation of new talent, mentoring and training of junior colleagues, fostering a high-performance culture, and cultivating an environment that promotes excellence and reflects the TransUnion brand.
• Demonstrate interest in industries served by TransUnion, such as financial services, insurance, fraud, and digital marketing.
• Foster a high-performance culture and cultivate an environment that promotes excellence and reflects the TransUnion brand.
• Ability to apply strong project and time management skills to lead multiple projects simultaneously with limited supervision in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
• Evidence of strong analytical, critical, and creative thinking and willingness to take initiative in problem-solving.
• Versatile interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels within and outside the organization
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a complex and dynamic, matrixed environment.

We're supported by flexible benefits that not only cover us but our families. We offer a variety of benefit plans and options that vary by region, country and location. • Some highlights that our U.S. associates are eligible for include:• Flexible time off for exempt associates• Tuition reimbursement• Primary parental leave of at least 16 weeks• Secondary parental leave of four weeks• Adoption assistance• Fertility planning coverage• Spousal and domestic partner benefits• Charity gift matching• Employee stock purchase plan• Retirement contributions with employer match• Access to our community of Employee Resource Groups (ERG)• ... and more
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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:
Consultant, Data Science and Analytics