Lead Full Stack Developer

As a Lead Full Stack Developer at TransUnion, you will design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain stateless micro-services across various environments, including public/private cloud and on-premises. You will contribute to improving best practices for delivering high-quality solutions. Collaboration with cross-functional organizations and managing integration tests with potential customers will also be essential. Additionally, you'll create solution design documents and follow an Agile development methodology, making your role both dynamic and impactful.

To apply for the Lead Full Stack Developer position at TransUnion, you should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field. You must possess a minimum of 8 years of software development experience, with a strong focus on object-oriented design and programming. Proven ability to develop scalable solutions and a deep understanding of RESTful systems are required, along with proficiency in Java programming and frameworks like Spring.

A Lead Full Stack Developer at TransUnion should be proficient in Java, as this is key to developing scalable solutions. Familiarity with frameworks such as Spring Boot is crucial, alongside solid experience with both RDBMS and object-oriented programming. Additional languages and technologies may include YAML, JSON, and open-source tools used in CI/CD processes, enhancing the overall development process.

The work environment for the Lead Full Stack Developer at TransUnion is hybrid, meaning you will have to perform your job responsibilities both virtually and in-person two days a week at an assigned office. This flexibility allows you to balance remote work with valuable in-person collaboration, making it easier to integrate with cross-functional teams and engage directly with partners and clients.

Agile methodology is significant for a Lead Full Stack Developer at TransUnion as it promotes iterative progress and collaboration across teams. This approach enables the rapid development and deployment of solutions, allowing for quick adaptation to changing requirements. By leveraging tools like GIT and JIRA, you can manage user stories more effectively, ensuring that project timelines are met and client needs are prioritized.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects where you designed or worked with micro-services. Discuss how you handled deployment and scaling challenges, emphasizing any experience with cloud-native solutions and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices involved in those projects.

Discuss your understanding of REST principles and share your process for creating APIs. This could include discussing how you use appropriate HTTP methods, standardizing error responses, and ensuring that your API is scalable and secure. Real-world examples will reinforce your points.

You're expected to provide specific examples of how you have effectively collaborated with product managers, architects, and other stakeholders in previous roles. Discuss tools you’ve used for communication and project management, and share any techniques you use to gather requirements and feedback.

Choose a real technical challenge that required innovative thinking. Explain the steps you took to analyze the problem, develop a solution, and implement it. Highlight the positive outcome and any lessons learned that could be applicable to this role.

Speak about your experience with AWS and any specific services you have used such as EC2, S3, or CloudFormation. Discuss projects where you deployed applications or managed infrastructure and the best practices you followed to ensure security and availability.

Explain how you integrate testing methodologies in your workflow. Discuss tools you use for automated testing, code reviews, and how you handle technical debt. Emphasize the importance of writing maintainable and scalable code.

Mention your familiarity with version control systems, specifically Git. Describe your process for committing changes, branching strategies, and how you collaborate with other developers using version control systems to manage code effectively.

Discuss your strategies for continuous learning, which may include attending workshops, online courses, participating in developer communities, or following tech blogs and publications. Highlight any certifications or initiatives you are currently pursuing.

Provide a detailed explanation of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment, focusing on how they improve the development process. Share your experience implementing CI/CD pipelines, including the tools you used, the challenges you faced, and the outcomes.

Emphasize the importance of documentation in creating maintainable and understandable code. Explain how you document your code, create design documents, and ensure that knowledge is shared among team members to streamline onboarding and project continuity.