Architects, Software Development

TransUnion; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 149,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with employer match

Commuter benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Long-term incentives

Job summary

TransUnion is seeking a senior cloud infrastructure engineer in Chicago to lead the design and deployment of scalable, secure cloud-native solutions. You will run Kubernetes clusters at scale, implement IaC with Terraform, and drive CI/CD pipelines across teams.

The role emphasizes automation, monitoring, security governance, and mentorship of junior engineers, with telecommuting partially allowed and a strong focus on reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or related field plus 2 years of experience in software development required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or related field plus 5 years progressive experience in software development also acceptable.
• Some telecommuting permitted.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-native infrastructures.
• Design and manage Kubernetes clusters for containerized applications at large scale with high reliability.
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines to support automated testing and deployment.
• Define and enforce Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) standards using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate DevOps best practices into the software development life cycle.
• Implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting systems using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or AWS CloudWatch.
• Ensure compliance with security and governance policies across cloud and container environments.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and tools to continuously improve DevOps capabilities.
• Help mentor junior software engineers and promote a culture of automation, reliability, and scalability.

Skills

Kubernetes

Istio

Docker

OpenSearch

Ansible

Terraform

Python

Jenkins

GIT

Prometheus

Apache HTTPD

Nginx

Oracle WebLogic (11g/12c)

Tomcat

Oracle SOA/BPM(11g/12c)

Oracle OSB(11g/12c)

Linux/UNIX

ANT

Shell Script

STIR/SHAKEN

Branded Call Display

Rich Call Display

fraud call detection

spam call identification

robocall mitigation

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a related field

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a related field with 5+ years progressive experience

Job description

Team Overview

Architects, Software Development for Chicago, IL location. Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-native infrastructures. Focus on AWS cloud services, Kubernetes orchestration, and modern DevOps practices, enabling high-performance development and deployment workflows across teams. Architect and implement cloud infrastructure solutions using AWS or GCP Cloud. Design and manage Kubernetes clusters for containerized applications at large scale, 10s of thousands of TPS and 99.999% reliability. Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines to support automated testing and deployment. Define and enforce Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) standards using Terraform or CloudFormation. Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate DevOps best practices into the software development life cycle. Implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting systems using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or AWS CloudWatch. Ensure compliance with security and governance policies across cloud and container environments. Evaluate emerging technologies and tools to continuously improve DevOps capabilities. Help mentor junior software engineers and promote a culture of automation, reliability, and scalability.

Technical Environment: Kubernetes, Istio, Docker, OpenSearch, Ansible, Terraform, Python, Jenkins, GIT, Prometheus, Apache HTTPD, Nginx, Oracle WebLogic (11g/12c), Tomcat, Oracle SOA/BPM(11g/12c), Oracle OSB(11g/12c), Linux/UNIX, Python, ANT, Shell Script, STIR/SHAKEN, Branded Call Display, Rich Call Display, fraud call detection, spam call identification, and robocall mitigation.

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a related field plus 2 years of experience in software development required.
• Note: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a related field plus 5 years of progressive experience in software development also acceptable.

Some telecommuting permitted.

Required Skills

• Kubernetes
• Istio
• Docker
• OpenSearch
• Ansible
• Terraform
• Python
• Jenkins
• GIT
• Prometheus
• Apache HTTPD
• Nginx
• Oracle WebLogic (11g/12c)
• Tomcat
• Oracle SOA/BPM(11g/12c)
• Oracle OSB(11g/12c)
• Linux/UNIX
• ANT
• Shell Script
• STIR/SHAKEN
• Branded Call Display
• Rich Call Display
• fraud call detection
• spam call identification
• robocall mitigation

Benefits & Pay Scale Information

• 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
• access to TransUnion’s Employee Resource Groups
• Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select health and welfare plans.
• The U.S. base salary range for this position is $165,693/yr-$165,693/yr + benefits (www.transunion.com/about-us/careers/life-at-tu).annually.
• Regular, fulltime non-sales positions may be eligible to participate in TransUnion’s annual bonus plan.
• Certain positions may also be eligible for long-term incentives and other payments based on applicable company guidance and plan documents.

Benefits that support every part of your life

At TransUnion, we design benefits to help you feel well, do well, and plan well—from day one.

For Your Health: Enjoy day‑one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus supplemental plan options. Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select plans. Choose tax‑advantaged HSA and FSA accounts to make everyday care more affordable.

For Your Protection: We’ve got your back with company‑paid basic life and AD&D, optional voluntary life and AD&D for you and your family, and short‑and long‑term disability. You can also opt into a legal plan, pet insurance, and travel accident coverage.

For Your Family: From adoption assistance and fertility planning coverage to caregiver support, we’re here for every chapter. Access Dependent Care FSA for possibility of an employer match, a complimentary Care@Work membership, and up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave with eligibility for a thoughtful, gradual return.

For Your Future: Build toward what’s next with our 401(k) with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Tap financial wellness resources, career coaching, and optional long‑term care insurance to plan confidently.

For You: Grow and recharge with tuition reimbursement, flexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees, up to 12 paid holidays per year, commuter benefits, employee discounts, charitable gift matching, and paid volunteer time off, plus corporate volunteer events that make it easy to give back.

For Your Wellness: Access 24/7 support including professional therapy, coaching, and emotional well‑being programs alongside guided meditation and resources that support physical, mental, social, and financial wellness.

TransUnion Overview

At TransUnion, we encourage and are committed to creating a real, positive impact and shared sense of purpose within our Workforce for Good, which empowers our people to grow, innovate and contribute to a better future for our communities and customers. We strive to build an environment where our associates are in the driver’s seat of their professional development— while having access to help along the way.

We recognize that success comes when our associates thrive both professionally and personally; that’s why we prioritize work/life flexibility and offer resources for our teams across the globe to collaborate and drive excellence.

Be a part of our Workforce for Good – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting‑edge technology.

TransUnion is a global information and insights company with over 12,000 associates operating in more than 30 countries. We make trust possible by ensuring each person is reliably represented in the marketplace. We do this with a Tru picture of each person: an actionable view of consumers, stewarded with care.

Through our acquisitions and technology investments we have developed innovative solutions that extend beyond our strong foundation in core credit into areas such as marketing, fraud, risk and advanced analytics. As a result, consumers and businesses can transact with confidence and achieve great things.

We call this Information for Good – and it leads to economic opportunity, great experiences and personal empowerment for millions of people around the world.

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.

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.