Directors, Software Engineering

TransUnion

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Chicago, IL
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36 days ago
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About TransUnion

TransUnion is a global information and insights company and one of the "Big Three" credit reporting agencies, alongside Equifax and Experian.

TransUnion currently has 10 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $142,500–$237,500 across 7 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Directors, Software Engineering

Directors, Software Engineering provide strategic and technical leadership for multiple cross-functional, geographically distributed engineering teams focused on developing, modernizing, and operating enterprise-scale software platforms across public and private cloud environments. The role involves driving the migration of complex legacy on-premises systems to secure, cloud-native, microservices-based architectures while overseeing the design and governance of scalable, reliable, and resilient APIs. Key responsibilities include enforcing DevSecOps best practices, CI/CD, automated testing, and managing senior engineering leaders across onshore, offshore, and vendor models. The technical environment involves building low-latency, high-throughput systems using Python, Java, C, C++, Shell Scripting, and SQL databases like Informix and PostgreSQL. Core technologies include Kafka for streaming, Git, Maven, and Artifactory. This role specifically addresses the development of credit software applications on online platforms utilizing algorithms, data structures, and Lean DevOps principles.

What you'll do

  • Provide strategic and technical leadership for multiple cross-functional, geographically distributed engineering teams.
  • Drive the migration of legacy on-premises systems to secure, cloud-native, microservices-based architectures.
  • Oversee the design and governance of scalable, reliable, and resilient APIs.
  • Make enterprise architectural decisions aligned with business objectives and product roadmaps.
  • Establish and enforce engineering best practices across DevSecOps, CI/CD, automated testing, and security.
  • Manage and develop senior engineering leaders and architects through mentoring and performance assessments.
  • Build high-performing global teams across onshore, offshore, and vendor models.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Must have at least 2 years of experience as a Lead Engineer, Developer, or in software architecture and design.
  • Proven track record of building high-performing teams focused on continuous delivery and innovation.
  • Experience designing and managing low latency, high throughput, scalable, and fault-tolerant systems.
  • Proficiency in containerizing and running production systems in public cloud environments.
  • Expertise in multiple programming languages including Python, C, C++, Java, and Shell Scripting.
  • Experience with database technologies such as Informix and PostgreSQL, and streaming platforms like Kafka.
  • Knowledge of DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and Lean DevOps methodologies.

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