Senior DevOps Engineer - Python, AWS

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 seeking an experienced and Senior DevOps Engineer to lead the deployment of Docker container-based applications and API-driven microservices built in Python, running on Kubernetes within our Ascend Platform. This role will be instrumental in driving innovation, streamlining deployment workflows, and enhancing team efficiency through established CI/CD pipelines and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• DevOps Leadership: Architect and manage scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure for containerized applications and microservices.
• CI/CD Ownership: Maintain and evolve CI/CD pipelines to ensure rapid and reliable delivery of software.
• Platform Expertise: Oversee deployments on the Kubernetes-based Ascend Platform, ensuring optimal performance and resource utilization.
• Infrastructure as Code: Design and manage infrastructure using Terraform, ensuring consistency and automation across environments.
• AWS Mastery: Leverage deep hands-on experience with AWS services including SageMaker, EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, ECS, Airflow, SNS, and SQS to support scalable and secure deployments.
• Process Optimization: Identify bottlenecks and implement automation and tooling to improve deployment speed and reliability.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and guide junior DevOps engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, product, and operations teams to manage dependencies and reduce friction across workflows.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering.
  • Expertise in Docker, Kubernetes, and Python-based microservices.
  • Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
  • Deep understanding of DevOps best practices, including infrastructure as code, observability, and security.
  • Strong hands-on experience with AWS services: SageMaker, EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, ECS, Airflow, SNS, SQS.
  • Proficiency in Terraform for infrastructure automation..
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex deployments.
  • Familiarity with cloud cost optimization and performance tuning.
  • Background in security and compliance in cloud-native environments.
  • You'll report to a Senior Manager
• Bachelors / Masters degree in Computer Science

Additional Information

Our uniqueness is that we truly celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what truly matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, engagement, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's strong people first approach is award winning; Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, FORTUNE Best Companies to work and Glassdoor Best Places to Work (globally 4.4 Stars) 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 a critical 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, color, 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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Benefits

Experian care for employee's work life balance, health, safety and wellbeing. In support of this endeavor, we offer best-in-class family well-being benefits, enhanced medical benefits and paid time off.

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Client-provided location(s): Hyderabad, India

Job ID: Experian-744000083272603

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-09-23T18:33:47