Lead Software Engineer

Team Overview

The Trusted Call Solutions team at Trans Union builds mission‑critical voice and data services for global telecom carriers and enterprise clients. This team focuses on developing scalable, cloud‑native solutions that support real‑time communication systems and drives innovation across Trans Union’s Communications Solutions portfolio. This role reports to the Senior Director of Software Development and is a hybrid position requiring regular in‑person presence at a TU office for at least two days a week.

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable, stateless microservices in cloud and on‑prem environments
• Build and deliver production‑grade, highly scalable applications using cloud‑native microservices architecture
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including product managers, architects, and operations to deliver solutions aligned with business outcomes
• Develop and enhance RESTful APIs ensuring high performance and reliability
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment processes
• Improve engineering best practices using open‑source tools, automation, and Dev Ops methodologies
• Work closely with customers and partners to understand real‑world use cases and translate them into technical solutions
• Create solution design documentation and define acceptance criteria for deliverables
• Participate in Agile development processes using tools like Git, JIRA, and Slack

• 8+ years of experience in software development with strong hands‑on coding expertise
• 5+ years of experience in object‑oriented design and programming
• Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and problem‑solving
• Proven experience in designing and building cloud‑native microservices architectures
• Experience working with both RDBMS and No
  
  SQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, or Go
• Strong experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Data, Spring Batch)
• Expertise in building and consuming RESTful APIs
• Familiarity with JSON/YAML data structures and API design principles

• Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Containerization and orchestration:
  Docker, Kubernetes
• Automation and orchestration tools:
  Ansible
• Messaging systems:
  Kafka / Pub‑Sub architecture
• Monitoring tools:
  Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk
• Experience with Agile/Dev Ops environments and CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of protocols such as SIP, DNS, HTTP, SSL, OAuth2, STIR/SHAKEN
• Exposure to UI frameworks such as Angular or React
• Familiarity with documentation‑as‑code practices

At Trans Union, we design benefits to help you feel well, do well, and plan well from day one.

For Your Health
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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.

For Your Protection
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Company‑paid basic life and AD&D, optional voluntary life and AD&D for you and your family, and short and long‑term disability. You can also opt into a legal plan, pet insurance, and travel accident coverage.

For Your Family
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Adoption assistance and fertility planning coverage, caregiver support, dependent care FSA with possible employer match, a complimentary Care@Work membership, and up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave with eligibility for a gradual return.

For Your Future
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Build toward what’s next with our 401(k) with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Tap financial wellness resources, career coaching, and optional long‑term care insurance.

For You
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Grow and recharge with 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, and paid volunteer time off, plus corporate volunteer events.

For Your Wellness
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Access 24/7 support including professional therapy, coaching, and emotional wellbeing programs alongside guided meditation and resources that…