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INTRODUCTION

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.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

- 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.

IMPACT YOU'LL MAKE

- 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.

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 ERCoE@transunion.com.

PAY SCALE INFORMATION

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $168,750.00 - $281,250 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

Principal Architect, Software Development