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Lead Software Engineer

TransUnion LLC
$90,000.00 - $150,000.00 / yr
paid time off, paid holidays, flex time
United States, Virginia, Reston
Jun 08, 2026

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Team Overview

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.

Role Overview and Core 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

    Required Knowledge and Experiences

    • 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

    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 career development and growth in:

    • 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

    Benefits that support every part of your life:

    At TransUnion, we design benefits to help youfeel well, do well, and plan well-from day one.

    For Your Health: Enjoyday-one eligibilityfor medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus supplemental plan options. Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select plans. Choose taxadvantagedHSAandFSAaccounts to make everyday care more affordable.

    For Your Protection: We've got your back withcompanypaid basic life and AD&D, optionalvoluntary life and AD&Dfor you and your family, andshort and longterm disability. You can also opt into alegal plan,pet insurance, andtravel accident coverage.

    For Your Family: Fromadoption assistance and fertility planning coveragetocaregiver support, we're here for every chapter. AccessDependent Care FSA for possibility of an employer match, a complimentaryCare@Workmembership, andup to 12 weeks of paid parental leavewith eligibility for a thoughtful, gradual return.

    For Your Future: Build toward what's next with our401(k) with employer matchandEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Tapfinancial wellness resources,career coaching, and optionallongterm care insuranceto plan confidently.

    For You: Grow and recharge withtuition reimbursement,flexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees, up to 12 paid holidays per year, commuter benefits, employeediscounts,charitable gift matching, andpaid volunteer time off, plus corporate volunteer events that make it easy to give back.

    For Your Wellness: Access24/7 supportincluding professionaltherapy,coaching, and emotional wellbeing programs alongside guided meditation and resources that supportphysical, mental, social, and financial wellness.

    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 ERCoE@transunion.com.

    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.

    Pay Scale Information: The U.S. base salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $150,000 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 Overview:

    At TransUnion, we encourage and are committed to creating a real, positive impact and shared sense of purpose within our Workforce for Good, which empowers our people to grow, innovate and contribute to a better future for our communities and customers. 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 recognize that success comes when our associates thrive both professionally and personally; that's why we prioritize work/life flexibility and offer resources for our teams across the globe to collaborate and drive excellence.

    Be a part of our Workforce for Good - you'll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.

    TransUnion's Internal Job Title:

    Lead Engineer, Software Development

    Company:

    TransUnion LLC
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