Principal Architect, Platform Architecture

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What We'll Bring:

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.

What You'll Bring:

• Expertise in cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

• Strong proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools: Terraform, Pulumi, CloudFormation.

• Experience with container orchestration: Kubernetes, Docker, Helm.

• Knowledge of service mesh technologies: Istio, Linkerd.

• Proficiency in programming languages: Python, Go, Java.

• Experience with CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI.

• Familiarity with configuration management tools: Ansible, Chef, Puppet.

• Strong understanding of networking, security, and identity management in cloud environments.

• Experience with monitoring and observability tools: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Datadog.

• Hands-on experience with API gateway and service integration: Kong, Apigee, AWS API Gateway.

• Knowledge of distributed systems and microservices architecture.

• Experience with database technologies: PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra).

• Understanding of DevSecOps practices and compliance requirements.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering and platform development.

• Proven track record of designing and implementing core platform solutions in multi-cloud environments.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Impact You'll Make:

• Lead the design and development of core platform components for a multi-cloud hybrid infrastructure.

• Architect scalable, secure, and resilient platform solutions across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

• Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Pulumi, and CloudFormation.

• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for platform services using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar tools.

• Ensure platform observability through integration of monitoring, logging, and alerting tools.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align platform capabilities with business requirements.

• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in platform engineering practices.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.

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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 [email protected].

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, Information Systems Architecture

Company:

TransUnion LLC