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What We'll Bring
We are looking for a motivated Associate Engineer to join our Marketing Solutions team. This role is ideal for early career engineers who are passionate about backend development and eager to learn in a polyglot environment using Java and Python. You will contribute to API development, microservices, SQL, and cloud friendly backend systems under the guidance of senior engineers.
What You'll Bring
Required Qualifications
- 0–3 years of experience in software development or backend services.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Academic or project experience using Java or Python (at least one; both preferred).
- Understanding of:
- Java Spring Boot or Python Flask
- REST APIs and microservices fundamentals
- SQL and relational databases
- Familiarity with version control (e.g., Git) and basic CI/CD concepts.
- Strong problemsolving skills, curiosity, and willingness to learn.
- Good communication and collaboration skills.
Good to Have
- Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP.
- Internship or project experience in backend development.
- Experience with PostgreSQL or backend data access patterns.
Responsibilities
Impact You'll Make:
- Contribute to the design and development of backend services using Java and/or Python.
- Build APIs and microservices using frameworks like Spring Boot (Java) or Flask (Python).
- Write and optimize SQL queries and gain experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL.
- Participate in code reviews, debugging, and troubleshooting backend issues.
- Work with CI/CD tools such as Git and Jenkins as part of the development workflow.
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to understand requirements and deliver features.
- Demonstrate a learning mindset, ownership, and a cando attitude.
- Follow best engineering practices and contribute to a positive team culture.
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
Assoc Developer, Applications Development
