The Data Engineer will develop and manage data pipelines, collaborate cross-functionally, support project execution, and adhere to cloud governance practices in a hybrid work environment.
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What We'll Bring:
At TransUnion, we are dedicated to finding ways information can be used to help people make better and smarter decisions. As a trusted provider of global information solutions, our mission is to help people around the world access the opportunities that lead to a higher quality of life, by helping organizations optimize their risk-based decisions and enabling consumers to understand and manage their personal information. Because when people have access to more complete and multidimensional information, they can make more informed decisions and achieve great things.Every day TransUnion offers our employees the tools and resources they need to find ways information can be used in diverse ways. Whether it is helping businesses better manage risk, providing better insights so a consumer can qualify for his first mortgage or working with law enforcement to make neighborhoods safer, we are improving the quality of life for individuals, families, communities and local economies around the world.What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 5 to 7 years of experience in Data Engineering.
- Experience in Telecommunications, an asset.
- Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP); familiarity with on-premises infrastructure.
- Data Engineering: Experience building and managing data pipelines using Spark, Kafka, and Dataproc.
- Big Data Ecosystem: Proficient in tools such as Hadoop, Hive, Hue, Oozie, Sqoop and Trino.
- Databases: Strong SQL skills; experience with MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, BigQuery.
- Programming Languages: Skilled in Scala, Python, JavaScript and Java.
- Containerization & Orchestration: Exposure to Kubernetes for deploying and managing scalable applications.
- Version Control & CI/CD: Strong understanding of Git workflows including branching, and merge strategies; experience with GitLab Runner for build and deployment automation.
Impact You'll Make:
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Data Engineer with hands-on expertise across cloud platforms (GCP) and on-premises infrastructure, Big Data technologies, SQL, and BI technologies. You will work with a cross-functional team, further developing and maintaining projects on behalf of external clients and also on our internal analytics and data platform.
Project & Delivery Responsibilities
- Contribute to project execution and delivery of cloud-native and data-intensive applications.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project outcomes.
- Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and ability to work within those frameworks.
- Support adherence to DevOps and cloud governance practices.
- Demonstrate effective communication and stakeholder collaboration skills across teams.
Additional Skills
- Experience with ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) and MicroStrategy for data visualization and analytics.
- MLOps: Experience managing the lifecycle of machine learning models including training, testing, versioning, and deployment.
Accommodation is available, including for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws.
TransUnion's Internal Job Title:
Engineer, Software DevelopmentTop Skills
Elasticsearch
Git
Gitlab Runner
Google Cloud Platform (Gcp)
Hadoop
Hive
Hue
Java
JavaScript
Kibana
Kubernetes
Logstash
Microstrategy
Oozie
Python
Scala
Sqoop
Trino
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