Senior Developer Software

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance backend services and microservices for the fraud platform in collaboration with architects and product teams
• Contribute to system design discussions and help define scalable, reliable, and maintainable solutions
• Implement cloud-native solutions and actively support modernization of existing applications
• Develop, test, and maintain high-quality Java-based services following best practices and architectural guidelines
• Independently analyze and resolve complex technical problems, proposing effective and scalable solutions
• Drive integration of fraud point solutions into the broader platform with a focus on performance, scalability, and security
• Conduct and actively contribute to code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards and improving overall code quality
• Collaborate with DevOps and platform teams to improve CI/CD pipelines, automation, and deployment processes
• Troubleshoot production issues and ensure system reliability and availability
• Ways of Working
• Actively participate and contribute to Agile ceremonies (PI planning, sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives), ensuring delivery of committed work
• Take ownership of features/modules and drive them to completion with minimal supervision
• Mentor junior engineers and support their technical growth through guidance and feedback
• Proactively identify improvement opportunities in processes, tools, and code quality
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing clear updates, technical inputs, and solutions
• Build strong working relationships across teams and functions
• What We Expect
• Solid experience in Java backend development (e.g., Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices architecture)
• Good understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and cloud-native development practices
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to handle moderately complex to complex technical challenges independently
• Experience with API design, system integration, and distributed systems concepts
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Understanding of data storage solutions (RDBMS and exposure to NoSQL systems) and messaging systems (e.g., Kafka)
• Awareness of performance optimization, scalability, and secure coding practices
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams
• Working knowledge of Agile methodologies and ability to contribute effectively in a team setting
• Continuous learning mindset with the ability to adapt to new technologies and evolving requirements
• Qualifications & Experience
• 5-8 years of experience in backend or service-oriented application development
• Strong hands-on experience in designing, building, and maintaining Java-based applications (e.g., Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices)
• Good understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, with practical experience in developing or deploying cloud-native applications
• Working experience with DevOps tools and practices (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, Git, Maven/Gradle) and familiarity with build and deployment automation
• Solid understanding of system design principles with experience contributing to and implementing scalable, distributed backend services
• Experience in API design and development, with a good grasp of RESTful principles and service integration patterns
• Good knowledge of data storage technologies, including relational databases and hands-on exposure to NoSQL systems (e.g., key-value, document stores)
• Experience or familiarity with messaging/event-driven systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) in distributed architectures
• Understanding of designing and building reliable, high-availability, and performant systems (low latency, scalability, fault tolerance)
• Ability to independently analyze and solve moderately complex to complex technical problems
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively work across teams and stakeholders
• Working experience in Agile development methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and ability to contribute actively to team delivery
• Experience working in cross-functional and distributed teams in a col

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Additional Information

TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice Team Overview As a Software Engineer (Java Backend), you will design and develop scalable, cloud-ready backend services that power fraud platform capabilities. You will work independently on complex features, contribute to system design, and collaborate closely with product, architecture, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions. This role requires strong hands-on development expertise, ownership of deliverables, and the ability to solve moderately complex to complex technical problems with limited guidance. 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

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