Software Development Engineer

The Software Development Engineer at TransUnion is responsible for developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining stateless micro-services across various environments. This includes public and private clouds, as well as on-premises setups. The role involves improving best practices via open-source tools, managing integration tests with partners, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality solutions.

To qualify for the Software Development Engineer position at TransUnion, candidates should possess a Bachelor’s (B.S) or Master’s (M.S) degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with a minimum of 3 years of experience in full-stack software application development. Familiarity with technologies such as Angular, React, Java, Spring Boot, and experience with RESTful systems and cloud-native micro-services architectures is essential.

Key skills for the Software Development Engineer role at TransUnion include proficiency in modern programming languages like Java, C++, or Python, as well as a solid understanding of object-oriented programming. Candidates should also be experienced in RDBMS and NoSQL databases, UI development techniques, and have familiarity with developing integrations in a DevOps methodology.

TransUnion is committed to the professional development of its Software Development Engineers. By following Agile methodologies and utilizing tools like JIRA and GIT, we foster an environment that encourages continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation. Our engineers also have opportunities to engage with the latest open-source technologies and contribute to best practices in software development.

The work environment for a Software Development Engineer at TransUnion is hybrid, allowing flexibility to work both virtually and in our Bengaluru office at least twice a week. The team's culture prioritizes collaboration, innovation, and empowering individuals to solve complex challenges through technology.

In answering this question, focus on specific projects where you have designed and implemented micro-services. Mention technologies used, any challenges faced, and how you ensured the services you developed were scalable and maintainable.

Discuss your experience working with product managers, architects, and other teams. Highlight your communication skills, instances where collaboration led to successful outcomes, and how you adapt to various stakeholders to ensure project alignment.

Mention your familiarity with tools like GIT for version control, and discuss any branching strategies you prefer. Highlight how these tools help you maintain code quality and enable collaborative workflows in team projects.

Talk about specific CI/CD tools you've used, how you've integrated them into your development workflow, and the benefits you've observed. Explain how use of CI/CD has improved your deployment processes and quality of releases.

Select a specific instance where you faced a significant bug. Describe the steps you took to diagnose and resolve it, the impact it had on the project, and what learnings you took away that improved your future development practices.

Illustrate your approach to gathering requirements from clients, including how you conduct meetings, document findings, and translate them into actionable development tasks. Emphasize the importance of clear communication and effective listening.

Explain your awareness of security best practices in software development. Discuss any tools or methodologies you employ to identify vulnerabilities and how you incorporate security during the design phase of your projects.

Provide a specific example where you successfully integrated an open-source tool. Talk about why you chose it, how it helped solve a problem, and the overall impact on the project outcomes.

Discuss your strategies for continuous learning, such as following industry blogs, participating in online courses, attending conferences, or engaging with communities. Emphasize how staying informed helps improve your work and brings value to your team.

Share your experience with Agile methodologies or any other frameworks you’ve used. Discuss their benefits, such as flexibility and responsiveness to change, and how they suit your working style and foster team collaboration.