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Senior Software Engineer

Trans Union LLC
Reston, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026
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What We'll Bring:

At TransUnion, we strive to build an environment where our associates are in the driver's seat of their professional development, while having access to help along the way. We encourage everyone to pursue passions and take ownership of their careers. With the support of colleagues and mentors, our associates are given the tools needed to get where they want to go. Regardless of job titles, our associates have the opportunity to learn new things and be a leader every day.

Come be a part of our team - you'll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.

What You'll Bring:

  • 5 years of experience with designing and developing Spring-based Java services
  • Familiarity with Spring Boot, Spring Web, Spring Security, and Spring Data; Kafka, Cassandra
  • Fluency in object-oriented development, microservices architecture, and applicable Java technologies
  • Strong understanding of usability designs in user-facing applications
  • Strong Linux skills
  • Familiarity with AWS


We're also looking for the preferred skills below. Whether you are proficient or could use some brushing up, we're happy to support your development in :
  • Familiarity with Spark is desirable


Impact You'll Make:

TransUnion is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer that is ready to immediately contribute to the development of Mobile Messaging products, developed and maintained by a world-class, global team.

There are unique challenges that surface when building a system that supports billions of messages for millions of mobile devices. Working in this position, you'll have a chance to help solve these problems while also building unique applications that allow our customers to use this data in real-time. We're looking for the perfect candidate that enjoys working with big data, NoSQL, and distributed messaging systems.

  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers, and QA testers, to design, develop, and implement end-to-end solutions using Java, Spring Framework, Cassandra, and Kafka.
  • Build robust and scalable server-side applications using Java and Spring Framework, including designing RESTful APIs and handling data storage and retrieval.
  • Participate in architectural discussions and provide valuable insights to design efficient and scalable software systems.
  • Analyze and optimize application performance, identifying bottlenecks and implementing solutions to improve speed and efficiency.
  • Day-to-day escalated application troubleshooting, creating technical specifications, non-functional specifications, and estimates based on product/business requirements.


Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

Adherence to Company policies, sound judgment and trustworthiness, working safely, communicating respectfully, and safeguarding business operations, confidential and proprietary information, and the Company's reputation are also essential expectations of this position.

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.

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.

We are committed to being a place where diversity is not only present, it is embraced. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, TransUnion takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in all levels of employment and develops annual affirmative action plans. Components of TransUnion's Affirmative Action Program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are available for review to any associate or applicant for employment upon request by contacting

Pay Scale Information :

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $78,750.00 - $131,250 annually. *The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this job. At TransUnion, actual compensation is based on careful consideration of additional factors such as (but not limited to) an individual's education, training, work experience, job-related skill set, location, and industry knowledge, as well as the scope and responsibilities of the position and market considerations.

Regular, fulltime non-sales positions may be eligible to participate in TransUnion's annual bonus plan. Certain positions may be also eligible for long-term incentives and other payments based on applicable company guidance and plan documents.

TransUnion's Internal Job Title:
Sr Engineer, Software Development

Company:
TransUnion LLC

Salary : $78,750 - $131,250

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