Principal Architect, Analytics AI/ML Platform Engineering
About The Position
At TransUnion, we have a welcoming and energetic environment that encourages collaboration and innovation we’re – consistently exploring new technologies and tools to be agile. This environment gives our people the opportunity to hone current skills and build new capabilities, while discovering their genius. Come be a part of our team – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology. We are seeking a highly technical and visionary Principal Architect, Analytics AI/ML Platform Engineering. This individual contributor role demands deep expertise in designing, developing, and managing data and analytics platforms across multi-cloud hybrid infrastructures. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on technologist with a strong background in cloud-native architectures, data engineering, and platform scalability.
Requirements
- Expertise in cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Strong proficiency in containerization and orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes.
- Experience with data lake and data warehouse technologies: Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, Azure Synapse.
- Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT tools and frameworks: Apache Airflow, dbt, Informatica.
- Proficiency in programming languages: Python, Java, Scala, SQL.
- Knowledge of distributed computing frameworks: Apache Spark, Hadoop.
- Experience with real-time data streaming: Apache Kafka, AWS Kinesis, Azure Event Hubs.
- Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools: Terraform, CloudFormation.
- Strong understanding of security and compliance in cloud environments.
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack.
- Knowledge of data governance frameworks and tools: Collibra, Alation.
- Understanding of API design and microservices architecture.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 15+ years of experience in data engineering and platform development.
- Proven track record of building and scaling data platforms in multi-cloud environments.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Responsibilities
- Architect and implement scalable data and analytics platforms across multi-cloud and hybrid environments.
- Lead the design and development of cloud-native data pipelines, storage solutions, and analytics services.
- Ensure high availability, performance, and security of data platforms.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align platform capabilities with business requirements.
- Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to enhance platform capabilities.
- Establish best practices for data governance, metadata management, and data quality.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
- Drive automation and DevOps practices for continuous integration and deployment of data services.
Benefits
- TransUnion provides flexible benefits including flexible time off for exempt associates, paid time off for non-exempt associates, up to 12 paid holidays per year, health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision plan options and health spending accounts), mental health support, disability benefits, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility planning coverage, legal benefits, long-term care insurance, commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, charity gift matching, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k) retirement savings with employer match, and access to TransUnion’s Employee Resource Groups.
- Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select health and welfare plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
