Lead Web Developer

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Team Overview

• At TransUnion, we have a welcoming and energetic environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. We are consistently exploring new technologies and tools to be agile. This environment gives our people the opportunity to hone current skills and build new capabilities, while discovering their genius.
• Come be a part of our team – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.

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

• •Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using PHP, Laravel, and MySQL.
• •Collaborate with architects, product owners, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• •Guide and mentor junior developers, providing technical support, code reviews, and best practice recommendations.
• •Participate in application design discussions and contribute to architecture and technology decisions.
• •Develop and optimize RESTful APIs, backend services, and database structures
• •Ensure high-quality code through code reviews, testing, documentation, and adherence to development standards.
• •Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, backlog grooming, and retrospectives
• •Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex application issues while ensuring platform stability and performance.
• •Optimize application and database performance through efficient coding and query optimization techniques
• •Support cloud-based deployments and collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD and release activities.

Required Knowledge And Experiences

• •8+ years of experience in web application development using PHP and related technologies.
• •Strong experience with Laravel framework and enterprise application development.
• •Experience guiding developers through technical challenges, conducting code reviews, and promoting engineering best practices.
• •Hands-on experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• •Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent industry experience.

Required Technical Skills:

PHP and Laravel Framework - Expert • SQL, MySQL, and Relational Database Design & Optimization - Expert

JavaScript and jQuery - Strong Proficiency • Strong understanding of application architecture, design patterns, and software development best practices

AWS (Amazon Web Services) and/or GCP (Google Cloud Platform) familiarity

Strong Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) fundamentals

Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment processes

Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills

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.

Be a part of our Workforce for Good – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.

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.

TransUnion Job Title

Lead Developer, Applications Development