Lead, Full Stack Engineer

TransUnion; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage (

Life and AD&D coverage

Disability coverage

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Commuter benefits

Volunteer time off

Comprehensive family benefits

Job summary

TransUnion Consumer Interactive (TUCI) seeks a Lead Engineer, Applications Development to lead design and hands-on development of web applications, Java backend services, microservices, and RESTful APIs. This hybrid role involves coordinating releases across time zones and mentoring junior engineers.

You will apply AI and Generative AI to improve code quality, automate engineering tasks, and enhance customer experiences, with a focus on scalable full‑stack delivery using Java, Spring Boot,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience with at least 8 years in Java and Spring ecosystem, designing and coding.
• Full‑stack experience building web apps, backend services, microservices, and RESTful APIs in production.
• Proven track record leading technical projects, reviewing code, mentoring engineers, and producing designs.
• Experience supporting production apps, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with support teams.
• Practical AI/Generative AI experience in software engineering, including tooling and productivity gains.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and hands‑on development of web apps, Java backend services, microservices, and APIs.
• Translate requirements into detailed designs and drive projects from design through implementation.
• Mentor junior engineers, review code, and promote software‑engineering best practices.
• Develop full‑stack solutions using Java, Spring Boot, Oracle/SQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS.
• Coordinate releases across teams in different geographies/time zones.
• Participate in Agile planning, stand‑ups, reviews, and testing activities.
• Evaluate and apply AI/Generative AI to improve code quality, automate tasks, and speed delivery.
• Explore AI approaches like LLMs, RAG, AI‑powered search, and AI‑assisted development tools.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

Spring Boot

Hibernate

Microservices

RESTful APIs

JavaScript

HTML/CSS

jQuery

Oracle Database

SQL

Unit Testing

Git

Maven

Jenkins

Linux/Unix

LLMs / AI

Prompt Engineering

RAG

Tools

Git

Maven

Jenkins

Splunk

Grafana

SonarQube

Linux/Unix

Job description

TransUnion Consumer Interactive (TUCI) develops and supports consumer-facing credit monitoring and protection applications. This engineering team focuses on delivering reliable digital experiences while exploring how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI can improve code quality, reduce defects, increase development efficiency, and enhance customer experiences. The successful candidate will join an established team that collaborates across the United States and India. This role reports to Senior Manager of Application Development. 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

• Lead the technical design and hands‑on development of customer‑facing web applications, Java‑based backend services, microservices, and RESTful APIs.
• Translate business and technical requirements into detailed application designs and independently drive projects from design through implementation.
• Remain actively involved in coding while guiding junior and mid‑level engineers, reviewing code, and promoting software‑engineering best practices.
• Develop and support full‑stack solutions using Java, Spring Boot, Oracle/SQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and related technologies.
• Partner with production support teams to investigate application issues, troubleshoot front‑end and backend components, identify root causes, and bring findings back to the development team.
• Coordinate software releases and technical changes across teams located in different geographies and time zones.
• Participate in Agile planning, stand‑ups, retrospectives, code reviews, unit testing, integration testing, and continuous improvement activities.
• Evaluate and apply AI and Generative AI technologies to improve code quality, reduce defects, automate engineering activities, and increase development efficiency.
• Explore opportunities to integrate Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG), AI‑powered search, and other AI‑enabled capabilities into production applications.
• Promote responsible adoption of AI‑assisted development tools and mentor engineers on practical AI use cases within software development and product delivery.

Required Knowledge and Experiences

• A minimum of 10 years of software‑development experience, including at least 8 years of hands‑on experience within the Java and Spring ecosystem, with the ability to design and code rather than operate solely as a project or people leader.
• Demonstrated full‑stack engineering experience building web applications, backend services, microservices, and RESTful APIs in production environments.
• Proven experience leading technical projects, producing detailed application designs, conducting code reviews, and mentoring junior and mid‑level engineers.
• Experience supporting production applications, investigating technical issues, troubleshooting front‑end and backend components, and collaborating with production‑support teams.
• Practical experience applying AI or Generative AI within software‑engineering environments, including the use of AI to support development, testing, defect reduction, troubleshooting, documentation, or engineering productivity.

Required Technical Skills

Advanced hands‑on experience with Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Hibernate, microservices architecture, RESTful APIs/Web Services, and SOAP/REST integration. Full‑stack development experience with JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and jQuery, along with the ability to troubleshoot both front‑end and backend application components. Strong experience with Oracle Database, SQL programming, relational database design, data structures and algorithms, system design, JSON, YAML, and JUnit‑based unit and integration testing. Development and production‑support experience using Git, Maven, Jenkins, Splunk, Grafana, SonarQube, Linux/Unix, and shell scripting. Working knowledge of Large Language Models (LLMs), Prompt Engineering, Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG), AI‑powered search, and AI‑assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or comparable platforms.

Preferred Skills

We’re also looking for the preferred skills below. Whether you are proficient or could use some brushing up, we’re happy to support your career development and growth in: React and modern front‑end development frameworks. Docker, containerization, WildFly, WebLogic, and Content Management System platforms such as LiveSite. Azure OpenAI, OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, or comparable AI and Generative AI platforms. Building AI‑powered customer experiences such as intelligent search, conversational assistants, personalized recommendations, and workflow automation. Applying security, governance, privacy, and responsible AI practices when evaluating or implementing AI‑enabled solutions.

Benefits that support every part of your life

• 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.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement

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 [e-mail]. 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.

Pay Scale Information

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $90,000.00 – $150,000 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 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.

Internal Job Title

Lead Engineer, Applications Development

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