Data Engineering Lead

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What We'll Bring:

At TransUnion, 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 encourage everyone to pursue passions and take ownership of their careers. With the support of colleagues and mentors, our associates are given the tools needed to get where they want to go. Regardless of job titles, our associates have the opportunity to learn new things and be a leader every day.
Come be a part of our team – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.

What You'll Bring:

• 5+ years in database engineering with expertise in Oracle and PostgreSQL
• Proven experience with Oracle GoldenGate bidirectional replication and pglogical
• Strong background in Oracle on NetApp storage (ONTAP, SnapMirror, SnapVault).
• Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, Shell scripting, and automation using Ansible
• Experience with incident management, root cause analysis, and performance tuning
• Familiarity with infrastructure automation tools (Ansible, Terraform) and monitoring solutions
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Experience supporting Mapr and migration of Mapr
• Experience supporting Abinitio and migration of Abinitio

We'd Love to See:

• PostgreSQL or Oracle certifications preferred

Impact You'll Make:

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Engineer to join the SRE Data Engineering team, specializing in Oracle, PostgreSQL, Oracle GoldenGate, Ab Initio, and related data infrastructure technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in database engineering, replication, and automation, with proven experience in large-scale migrations and operational support.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert for Oracle and PostgreSQL database operations, including performance tuning, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Manage Oracle and PostgreSQL database activities such as Installation,patching, upgrades, and migrations.
• Design and implement backup, replication, and disaster recovery strategies for PostgreSQL and Oracle.
• Provide expertise in Oracle on NetApp storage and related implementations.
• Collaborate with DevOps and SRE teams to automate database operations and integrate with CI/CD pipelines.
• Partner with application teams for schema changes, query optimization, and deployment processes.
• Drive the database modernization roadmap, focusing on PostgreSQL adoption and pglogical replication.
• Ensure compliance with security, audit, and governance standards.

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 $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's Internal Job Title:

Lead Engineer, Database Engineering

Company:

TransUnion LLC