Senior Software Engineer at TransUnion | Chicago, IL, US | Rezi

Senior Software Engineer at TransUnion

Senior Software Engineer

TransUnion · Chicago, IL, US

1 weeks ago

Senior Software Engineer

TransUnion · Chicago, IL, US

11 days ago
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About the Role

This role reports to a Manager of Software Engineering and partners with Product Management, Architecture, User Experience, Quality Assurance, Platform Engineering, and Infrastructure teams to deliver secure, high-performing applications. 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.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable enterprise applications and services using Java, Python, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices architecture.
  • Lead the design and implementation of complex features across multiple components and distributed systems, ensuring solutions are reliable, maintainable, and aligned with architectural standards.
  • Build and support cloud-native solutions on Google Cloud Platform, including Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, Cloud SQL, BigQuery, Bigtable, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage, and Identity and Access Management services.
  • Optimize application performance, scalability, database design, and system reliability through performance tuning, automation, and engineering best practices.
  • Develop and maintain automated continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines, containerized deployments, and infrastructure processes using Git, Harness, Puppet, Docker, and Kubernetes.
  • Troubleshoot complex production issues, complete root cause analyses, implement preventive measures, and participate in on-call and incident management processes.
  • Strengthen application observability by implementing effective monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, and cloud-based tools.
  • Provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers, conduct code and design reviews, and promote reusable code, automation, and engineering excellence.
  • Partner with Product Managers, Architects, User Experience Designers, Quality Assurance teams, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
  • Participate in sprint planning, estimation, and Agile ceremonies while delivering commitments with a consistent focus on quality, security, and reliability.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience designing, developing, testing, deploying, and supporting enterprise software applications, with demonstrated success delivering scalable solutions.
  • Experience building and supporting cloud-native applications and distributed systems, including containerized and Kubernetes-based deployments.
  • Experience leading technical initiatives, facilitating solution design discussions, and applying software architecture and system design patterns to complex business requirements.
  • Knowledge of Agile software development practices and experience collaborating across product, architecture, engineering, design, and quality assurance functions.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
  • 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.

Skills

  • Java
  • Python
  • Spring Boot
  • REST APIs
  • Microservices architecture
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • Cloud Run
  • Cloud Functions
  • Cloud SQL
  • BigQuery
  • Bigtable
  • Pub/Sub
  • Cloud Storage
  • Identity and Access Management
  • Git
  • Harness
  • Puppet
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Prometheus
  • Grafana
  • Bash
  • Shell scripting
  • Spring Framework
  • Apache Kafka
  • PostgreSQL
  • Unit testing
  • Integration testing
  • Functional testing
  • Production debugging
  • Logging
  • Monitoring
  • Highly available systems
  • Resilient systems
  • Scalable distributed systems
  • Event-driven architectures
  • Streaming solutions
  • Cloud security
  • Scalability
  • Performance-optimization
  • Mission-critical production applications
  • Incident management
  • Google Kubernetes Engine
  • Advanced observability practices

Location

  • Hybrid

Work Type

  • Hybrid

Experience Level

  • 6+ years of experience
  • Senior

Education Level

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.

Salary/Compensations

  • $78,750.00 - $131,250 annually

Benefits

  • 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.
  • Tax‑advantaged HSA and FSA accounts.
  • Company‑paid basic life and AD&D.
  • Optional voluntary life and AD&D for you and your family.
  • Short‑ and long‑term disability.
  • Optional legal plan, pet insurance, and travel accident coverage.
  • Adoption assistance and fertility planning coverage.
  • Caregiver support.
  • Dependent Care FSA for possibility of an employer match.
  • Complimentary Care@Work membership.
  • Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave with eligibility for a thoughtful, gradual return.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
  • Financial wellness resources.
  • Career coaching.
  • Optional long‑term care insurance.
  • 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.
  • Paid volunteer time off.
  • Corporate volunteer events.
  • 24/7 support including professional therapy, coaching, and emotional well‑being programs.
  • Guided meditation and resources that support physical, mental, social, and financial wellness.

About the Company

  • 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.

Equal Opportunity

  • 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 ERCoE@transunion.com.
  • 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.