Data Engineer

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.

• 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

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. Developer, Applications Development