Lead Engineer

Company Description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Lead Software Engineer to work at the forefront of our cloud modernisation, within our Credit & Verification Services. This is a hybrid role requiring travelling to Nottingham / London office circa 40% per month reporting into out Engineering Director.

Background:

This is an incredibly exciting time for the Experian UKI Region, as we look to build our presence in the UK and Hyderabad and work on a technology transformation to meet our aspiration to scale our business over the next five years. This an opportunity to join Credit & Verification Services on this journey and be part of a collaborative team that uses Agile DevSecOps principles to deliver value.

Credit and Verification Services comprises nearly 100 engineering teams who deliver over 200 products achieving significant revenue per annum for our UK Business.

Our Tech:

We're predominantly a .NET focused engineering team, building modern, cloud-native applications using the latest in .NET 8+. All new services are developed with a forward-looking mindset, and we evaluate latest features and tools to continuously improve our engineering practices.

Our architecture is built on Kubernetes (EKS), allowing us to run scalable, resilient microservices in the cloud (AWS).

Main Responsibilities:

• You will provide high-quality software solutions within agreed timelines, ensuring alignment with business requirements and Agile principles.
• Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for high-quality software solutions
• Take ownership of the overall technical architecture, ensuring scalability, performance, security, and maintainability of the software systems.
• Champion the adoption of best practices in software development, including clean code, maintainability, efficient coding standards, and DevSecOps practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members.
• Manage technical risks and issues, proactively identifying potential challenges and developing mitigation strategies.
• Provide clear and concise documentation for code, processes, and system architecture
• Mentor senior and junior developers, providing technical expertise, code reviews.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with .NET 6+ or .NET Core or .NET Framework building scalable REST/SOAP/RPC APIs with proficiency in C#.
• Practical experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerized application development, deployment, and orchestration.
• Experience leading large software teams
• Able to articulate complex ideas, solutions, and feedback to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience building secure, mission-critical, high-volume transaction web-based software systems, in regulated environments.

Additional Information

Benefits package includes:

• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Great compensation package and discretionary bonus.
• Core benefits include pension, bupa healthcare, sharesave scheme and more.
• 25 days annual leave with 8 bank holidays and 3 volunteering days. You can purchase additional annual leave.

We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

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This is a hybrid remote/in-office role.

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Client-provided location(s): Nottingham, U.K.

Job ID: Experian-744000079938361

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-09-05T18:34:49