Lead Software Engineer

TransUnion•Reston, VA

20h•$90,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Trusted Call Solutions team at TransUnion 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 helps drive innovation across TransUnion’s Communications Solutions portfolio. This role reports to Senior Director of Software Development. 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.

Requirements

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 NoSQL 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

Nice To Haves

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/DevOps 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

Responsibilities

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 DevOps 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

Benefits

Day-one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision coverage
Supplemental plan options
Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage
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
Legal plan
Pet insurance
Travel accident coverage
Adoption assistance
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