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What We'll Bring:
We Are TransUnion: TransUnion is a major credit reference agency, and we offer specialist services in fraud, identity and risk management, automated decisioning and demographics. We support organisations across a variety of sectors including finance, retail, telecommunications, utilities, gaming, government and insurance.
What You'll Bring:
We're looking for a Data Science Platform Engineer to join our growing team.
Day to Day You'll Be:
- You will partner with internal and external cross-functional teams to drive the setup and ongoing success of new data science environments in multiple markets. Tasks will include – among others:
- Manage the development of analytic solutions using languages such as C++, R, Python, SQL, Hive and Spark, formalizing some of these efforts into repeatable process improvements.
- Assist Global Technology with maintenance of the tools and frameworks used by analysts on the high-performance computing (HPC) cluster and be a representative of the Data Science Development team in projects led by Global Technology as a subject matter expert on machine learning and scientific computing.
- Own data science consulting responsibilities for a variety of regions, working to identify strategies and opportunities to test and adopt TransUnion's analytic products and services. In this capacity, you will interact directly with TransUnion's matrix partners and provide an analytic perspective and general support as needed.
- Contribute to research and innovation initiatives in collaboration with other DSA peers and may lead small analytic research teams or manage research interns on a project basis, as needed.
- The development of effective data science workflows, the localization of global tools, and liaising with global SMEs in data science and technology.
- Participate in interviewing and evaluation of new talent, mentoring and training of junior colleagues, fostering a high-performance culture, and cultivating an environment that promotes excellence and reflects the TransUnion brand
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field, for example in statistics, applied mathematics, financial mathematics, computer science, engineering.
- Advanced C++ programming skills, preferably in scientific computing applications.
- Experience designing and implementing advanced numerical algorithms. Experience with integrating popular machine learning frameworks (XGBoost, LightGBM, H2O).
- Proficiency with statistical languages such as R or machine learning packages for Python; experience with other programming languages (Scala, Java) and HPC environments (Slurm, Univa, SGE, Torque).
- Advanced SQL programming skills and experience with big data platforms (Hadoop, Spark, Hive); knowledge of Apache Arrow is a plus.
- Experience engineering connections between big data frameworks and front end applications (Shiny, Streamlit, Dash, Tableau).
- Ability to apply strong project and time management skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously with limited supervision in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
- Evidence of strong analytical, critical, and creative thinking and willingness to take initiative in problem-solving.
- Proven ability to operate effectively in a complex and dynamic, matrixed environment.
- Good verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to translate technical concepts into actionable recommendations.
Impact You'll Make:
What's In It For you?
At TransUnion you will be joining a friendly, forward thinking global business.
As well as an excellent salary and bonus scheme or commission scheme (if joining our sales teams) our benefits package comes with:
- 26 days' annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Global paid wellness days off + a bonus day off to celebrate your birthday
- A generous contributory pension scheme + access to the TransUnion Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Private health care + a variety of physical, mental and financial fitness wellbeing programmes such as access to mindfulness tools
- Access to our diversity forums and communities so you can get involved in causes close to your heart
TransUnion – a place to grow:
If there's something on the list of essential / desirable skills that you can't quite tick off, don't let that put you off applying. We are open to exploring training and development opportunities for the right candidate to ensure you are successful.
We know imposter syndrome is real, lets confront it so we can continue to grow and thrive together
Flexibility at TU:
We recognise that our people need the freedom to balance their day-to-day lives with their work. This is why we've set out to create inclusive and flexible policies and practices for you to accommodate all your responsibilities and needs: children, family and beyond. If the role is advertised as full time, don't let this stop you from applying. Let us know if you're looking for a part time or flexible working arrangement and we can discuss this with you.
Additional support:
At TransUnion, we're committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individual's talents and perspectives are valued. When you apply for a position with us, you're not just joining a team, you're becoming part of a community that celebrates differences and embraces equality. We understand that everyone has different needs, which is why we offer a range of reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to help you through the application process or to attend an interview with us by contacting
Interview & Hiring Process:
Most of our recruitment processes are virtual, so you'll get to know our hiring managers and teams over the phone and through video. If we need you to attend a physical in person interview your recruiter will inform you of this.
We do not accept any unsolicited CV's from recruitment agencies. If you are a recruitment agency on our PSL our talent team will contact you directly should we require any assistance.
Find out more about Life At TU UK:
https://TransUnionUK
https://company/transunion/life/