Data Engineer

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What We'll Bring:

This role is for a data engineer that will operate as a member on one of the core teams responsible for enabling new features and optimizing strategic Analytics platforms across TransUnion. Our multi-Petabyte platforms support a diverse community of internal and customer-based data scientists, statisticians, modelers, product developers and data strategists.

What You'll Bring:

As a contributing member on one of our agile development teams, 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 blend of skills in the following technology areas:

• Agile (Scrum) SDLC
• Data Integration / ETL
• Big Data & Relational Database Design
• Systems Engineering (“DevOps”)

How You’ll Contribute

• Function as a core team member within one of our Agile teams building backend-end data applications and services that support the Analytics platforms of TransUnion
• Deploy and Implement leading-edge analytics environments including software, end-user tools and other data services
• Collaborate with product owners and team members on requirements and implementation approaches for addressing demand and challenges
• Design and Develop tools and services enabling end-user productivity and system integrations
• Partner with business resources to troubleshoot issues, manage capacity, and plan for the optimization and expansion of environments
• Assist in technology innovation activities such as research, evaluations, and prototyping
• Train, coach and support users on environment, tools, data and services
• Maintain and ensure availability and quality of systems

Impact You'll Make:

What You’ll Bring

• Five or more years of hands-on experience in a software development profession
• Proficiency in SQL, relational and non-relational databases, query optimization, and data modeling
• Proficiency with one or more Data Integration tools (Ab Initio preferred)
• Proficiency working in a Linux-based environment, including shell scripting and Python and basic system administration
• Required:
• Big data/Hadoop HDFS - Apache Spark/pySpark and Hive
•  Scripting experience in some language -Bash/Python
• Good trouble-shooting skills
• Prior experience with Cloud based services is desirable
• Experience working on teams operating under an Agile Scrum delivery methodology
• Experience working within CI/CD environments and a passion for automation and system quality
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to provide alternative solutions to technical problems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management or equivalent experience

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.

TransUnion Job Title

Developer, Applications Development