TransUnion
Hybrid

Software Architect

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What We'll Bring

This role is for a Software Architect that will operate as a core member of the Transunion Batch Fulfillment team. And will be responsible for enabling new features and optimizing strategic solutions within TransUnion’s Batch Platform.

As a member of our Batch technical leadership group, you will have both the accountability and freedom to build systems that are taking TransUnion to the next level. Success in this role requires a solid background in software development and architecture, CI/CD, strong experience with Cloud technologies, and/or working with high data volume type of applications.

Enterprise-wide quest to modernizing the way we do technology. 

Agile atmosphere to bring the latest in products and solutions within the cloud infrastructure. 

A work environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. 

Flexible time off, workplace flexibility, an environment that welcomes continued professional growth through support of tuition reimbursement, conferences and seminars. 

Our culture encourages our people to hone current skills and build new capabilities, while discovering their genius. 

As technology evolves, our advantage in having an ecosystem of innovation and modernization creates an unmatchable environment. 

These advantages can enable you to be at the center of groundbreaking discoveries. 

What You'll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in STEM field 

8 + years of large scale software development or application engineering with recent coding experience in two or more modern programing languages such as: Java, JavaScript, C/C++, C#, Swift, Node.js, Python, Go, or Ruby

5+ years of experience in developing APIs and microservices.

2+ years of experience providing technical solution architecture. 

2+ years of direct hands-on with external cloud platforms specifically with Amazon Web Services (AWS.) 

Experience with infrastructure as code (CloudFormation, Terraform) 

Experience with building large scale application deployments, standard three tier web applications, Big Data and Analytics workloads. 

Good exposure to Agile software development and DevOps practices such as Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD 

We’d Love To See:

AWS Solutions Architect certification 

A working knowledge of IT infrastructure (server, network, storage, load balancing, clustering) 

Development in a hybrid cloud environment is a plus 

Impact You'll Make

Work with enterprise and domain architects to define the cloud strategy, while developing and designing proof-of-concepts and providing direction in the ultimate delivery of the services 

Work directly with Agile development teams to provide the technical guidance and high level solution blueprint in order to help deliver best in class products to our customers 

Work as a technical leader alongside customer business, development and infrastructure teams 

Architect foundational solutions to support expansive advancement of application deployments and migrations to public cloud environments. 

Leverage new technology paradigms (e.g., serverless, containers, microservices)

Provide technical mentoring and guidance to engineering & operation teams to harden the platform. 

Architect highly available and scalable systems on cloud platforms. 

Develop automation and processes to quickly and rapidly deploy, manage, configure and scale cloud-based systems and stacks. 

During the COVID-19 pandemic, TransUnion has several safety protocols in place to protect associates, customers, and visitors. You may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment and/or to participate in certain work-related activities. Exemption is available to qualified candidates as a reasonable accommodation. 

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What are TransUnion Perks + Benefits

TransUnion Benefits Overview

At TransUnion, our associates are our greatest asset. However, we understand that work is only one part of our associates’ lives. We recognize the importance of providing a healthy balance between work and home because that’s really where being a force for good starts.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
We provide U.S.-based associates with a Volunteer Time Off day each year which can be used to donate time outside the office to a cause that matters to them. We also offer a matching gift program.
Partners with nonprofits
TransUnion partners with non-profits such as Child Rescue Coalition and Credit Abuse Resistance Education (CARE).
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Diversity manifesto
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
We offer virtual yoga and meditation, fitness classes and sponsored races.
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Employee stock purchase plan
15% discount on TU stock twice a year
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
We offer a matching gift program for associates who choose to make financial contributions to their selected causes. TransUnion will match up to $2,000/ yr for each associate.
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Childcare benefits
Care@work provides backup childcare and eldercare for TU associates.
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Return-to-work program post parental leave
Company sponsored family events
Annual holiday party, company BBQ and take your child to work day
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Paid volunteer time
We provide U.S.-based associates with a Volunteer Time Off day each year which can be used to donate time outside the office to a cause that matters to them.
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Company-sponsored happy hours
Recreational clubs
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
We offer associates globally 1:1 career coaching with our career advisor. Additionally, we have various mentorship opportunities across areas of the business as well as across levels.
Continuing education stipend
Continuing education available during work hours
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications

Additional Perks + Benefits

Start your day at TU by grabbing an Intelligentsia coffee or a tasty, hot breakfast from our onsite café. Head up to your workspace where you'll get down to business amidst the inspiring backdrop of beautiful downtown Chicago. Brainstorm onsite with team members in a variety of colorful huddle rooms or collaborate cross-functionally with our offices around the world via video conference, Skype or our intranet. Check things off your to-do list as you continually make progress on key business initiatives. Need a quick break? Challenge your colleagues to a game of ping-pong, pool, foosball, pop-a-shot or Mario Kart in one of our three onsite game rooms. Ready to hit the gym? We have one right downstairs complete with a personal trainer and a selection of free instructor-led fitness classes. Keep your energy up. Take a conference call at one of our walking or bicycle desks. Then attend the quarterly town hall to hear from the TU leadership team on progress in the current quarter and plans for the next. After a day of innovation, wind down in one of our massage chairs or join your colleagues at North Avenue for a game of league volleyball, sponsored by TU!

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