Lead Software 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 accomplish 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

Working for a global organization you will be leading a team of developers delivering multiple software solutions through an agile delivery model. You will own people management and team performance, create the conditions for the squad to deliver high-quality software, and work closely with Product, BA and Solution Architecture to align on vision, priorities and technical standards.

• Line-manage a development squad: set clear goals, coach day to day, and foster ownership and accountability within the team.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies (stand-ups, refinement/replenishment, planning, retrospectives), keeping them focused on outcomes and continuous improvement.
• Act as primary contact between the squad and Product Owners, BA and Solution Architects; ensure shared understanding of scope, priorities and Definition of Ready/Done.
• Collaborate with Product Owners on backlog and capacity, balancing features, support work, technical debt and technical improvements.
• Enable the team to deliver functional, working software applications by removing impediments, aligning on best practices and ensuring quality standards, tests and documentation are followed by the team.

• Own line-management responsibilities: regular 1:1s, performance reviews, feedback, recognition and support for underperformance where needed.
• Build and maintain development plans with each team member, identifying skills gaps and growth opportunities (training, mentoring, stretch work).
• Apply agile servant leadership: shield the team from unnecessary interruptions, secure the right tools and information, and facilitate constructive conflict resolution.
• Support hiring, onboarding and retention of talent, contributing to a positive, inclusive and psychologically safe team culture.

• Monitor and interpret key delivery metrics (lead time, cycle time, throughput, WIP, velocity) to understand performance and guide improvements.
• Provide clear, regular progress and risk updates to stakeholders across the delivery lifecycle, coordinating mitigation actions.
• Coordinate the squad's response to complex client incidents, ensuring the right engineers handle investigation and root-cause analysis, and that follow-up actions are implemented.
• Participate in high-level design and technical discussions to ensure the squad's solutions follow agreed architecture, standards and technical strategy, while allowing the team to decide how to implement features and fixes.

• University degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Informatics or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in software development with .NET (or similar enterprise technologies).
• At least 3 years' experience as a line manager or team lead of engineers, including performance management and career development.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban or similar).
• Experience deploying, supporting and debugging applications in production environments.
• Solid grasp of software architecture and design principles, with the ability to review and challenge solution proposals.
• Experience using delivery metrics to improve team performance and communicate with stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal English, able to bridge technical and non-technical audiences

• Personal Development - career pathway for professional growth supported by learning and development programs and unlimited access to online educational training courses, learning materials and books.
• Work environment - excellent work conditions with friendly environment, recognized team spirit, and fun and quality recreation time.
• Social benefit package including life insurance, food vouchers, additional health insurance, monthly flex allowance and internet coverage, corporate discounts, marriage and childbirth / adoption allowance, Multisport card, Sharesave plan, Employee assistance program, а birthday gift and many other benefits!
• Work-life balance - 25 days paid vacation, 1 additional day off for your birthday and extra 3 paid days for participation in Social responsibility event.
• Opportunity for Flexible working hours and Home Office.