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Principal Engineer - Database

TransUnion

Leeds

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

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Job summary

TransUnion, a leading credit reference agency, seeks a Principal Engineer - Database in Leeds. The role includes leading development efforts, writing maintainable code, and collaborating across teams. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including annual leave and wellness days, TransUnion promotes a flexible and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Global paid wellness days off

Generous contributory pension scheme

Private health care

Qualifications

Strong knowledge of SQL Server and performance tuning.
Experience in SQL (TSQL/Transact SQL) and cloud technologies.
Ability to troubleshoot and explore solutions.

Responsibilities

Lead development efforts and write maintainable code.
Work collaboratively to enhance existing products.
Assist junior colleagues and provide technical consultancy.

Skills

SQL Server

TSQL/Transact SQL

Performance tuning

Query optimisation

PowerShell

Cloud-based technologies

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What We'll Bring

We Are TransUnion:

TransUnion is a major credit reference agency, and we offer specialist services in fraud, identity and risk management, automated decisioning and demographics. We support organisations across a variety of sectors including finance, retail, telecommunications, utilities, gaming, government and insurance.

What You'll Bring

We’re looking for a Principal Engineer - Database to join our growing team.

Day To Day You’ll Be

Assume the Development Technical/Team Leader role of scrum
Write well-structured, maintainable code
Work with all Developers and Architects to design new products or enhancements/changes to existing product.
Ensure development is carried out to the department policy, procedures and technical/process standards.
Involvement in Process Improvement
Assists and supports junior colleagues as required.
Provides technical consultancy and knowledge support to the wider business.
Communicates effectively with stakeholders and internal teams to resolve reported issues as quickly as possible.
Adheres to technical constraints laid out in Architecture Definition

Essential Skills & Experience

Using SQL Server from 2019 to current version in an Enterprise environment.
Understanding of SQL Server fundamentals spanning all versions.
Strong knowledge of SQL (TSQL/Transact SQL)
Performance tuning, query optimisation & indexing strategies
Understanding of PowerShell and Automation
Knowledge of cloud-based technologies.
Owning tasks and problems through the full project lifecycle
A drive to learn; troubleshooting & researching potential fixes for issues

Impact You'll Make

What’s In It For you?

At TransUnion you will be joining a friendly, forward thinking global business.

Benefits

As well as an excellent salary and bonus scheme or commission scheme (if joining our sales teams) our benefits package comes with:

26 days’ annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)
Global paid wellness days off + a bonus day off to celebrate your birthday
A generous contributory pension scheme + access to the TransUnion Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Private health care + a variety of physical, mental and financial fitness wellbeing programmes such as access to mindfulness tools
Access to our diversity forums and communities so you can get involved in causes close to your heart

TransUnion – a Place To Grow

If there’s something on the list of essential / desirable skills that you can’t quite tick off, don’t let that put you off applying. We are open to exploring training and development opportunities for the right candidate to ensure you are successful.

We know imposter syndrome is real, lets confront it so we can continue to grow and thrive together

Flexibility At TU

We recognise that our people need the freedom to balance their day-to-day lives with their work. This is why we’ve set out to create inclusive and flexible policies and practices for you to accommodate all your responsibilities and needs: children, family and beyond. If the role is advertised as full time, don’t let this stop you from applying. Let us know if you’re looking for a part time or flexible working arrangement and we can discuss this with you.

Additional Support

At TransUnion, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individual’s talents and perspectives are valued. When you apply for a position with us, you’re not just joining a team, you’re becoming part of a community that celebrates differences and embraces equality. We understand that everyone has different needs, which is why we offer a range of reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to help you through the application process or to attend an interview with us by contacting ukrecruitment@transunion.com

Interview & Hiring Process

Most of our recruitment processes are virtual, so you’ll get to know our hiring managers and teams over the phone and through video. If we need you to attend a physical in person interview your recruiter will inform you of this.

We do not accept any unsolicited CV’s from recruitment agencies. If you are a recruitment agency on our PSL our talent team will contact you directly should we require any assistance.

Find Out More About Life At TU UK

https://twitter.com/TransUnionUK

https://www.linkedin.com/company/transunion/life/

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.

TransUnion Job Title

Lead Engineer, Software Development

Seniority level

Seniority level
Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Financial Services, Information Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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