Senior Software Engineer

Experian

  • Hyderabad, Telangana
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 17 days ago
Company DescriptionExperian 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, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realise 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.comJob DescriptionJob descriptionWe are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Ascend Cloud Foundation Platform team.Background:We unlock the power of data to create opportunities for consumers, businesses and society. At life's big moments - from buying a home or car, to sending a child to university, to growing a business exponentially by connecting it with new customers - we empower consumers and our clients to manage their data with confidence so they can maximize every opportunity.We require a senior software engineer in Hyderabad, India to work alongside our UK colleagues to deliver business outcomes for the UK&I region. You will join an established agile technical team, where you will work with the Lead Engineer and Product Owner to help develop the consumer data attributes, work with data analytics to validate the accuracy of the calculations whilst ensuring that you work to the highest technical standards.Key responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient data pipelines and ETL processes to extract, transform, and load data from various sources into our data lake or warehouse.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, analysts, and software engineers to understand data requirements, define data models, and implement solutions that meet business needs.
  • Ensure the security, integrity, and quality of data throughout the data lifecycle, implementing best practices for data governance, encryption, and access control.
  • Develop and maintain data infrastructure components such as data warehouses, data lakes, and data processing frameworks, leveraging cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting mechanisms to ensure the reliability and availability of data pipelines and systems, and to proactively identify and address issues.
  • Work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements, prioritize tasks, and deliver solutions in a timely manner within an Agile working environment.
  • Collaborate with the risk, security and compliance teams to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, PCI DSS) and industry standards related to data privacy and security.
  • Stay updated on emerging technologies, tools, and best practices in the field of data engineering, and propose innovative solutions to improve efficiency, performance, and scalability.
  • Mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team.
  • Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and other Agile ceremonies to promote collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.
QualificationsQualifications
Qualified to Degree, HND or HNC standard in a software engineering and/or data engineering discipline or can demonstrate commercial experienceRequired skills/ experience:
  • Experience of the full development lifecycle
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain solutions to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Write clean, scalable and re-usable code that implements SOLID principles, common design patterns where applicable and adheres to published coding standards
  • Excellent attention to detail, ability to analyse, investigate and compare large data sets when required.
  • 3 or more years of programming using Scala
  • 2 or more years of programming using Python
  • Some experience of using Terraform to provision and deploy cloud services and components
  • Experience of developing on Apache Spark
  • Experience of developing with AWS cloud services including (but not limited to) AWS Glue, S3, Step Functions, Lambdas, EventBridge and SQS
  • BDD / TDD experience
  • Jenkins CI / CD experience
  • Application Lifecycle Management Tools - BitBucket & Jira
  • Performing Pull Request reviews
  • Understanding of Agile methodologies
  • Automated Testing Tools
Advantageous experience:
  • Mentoring or coaching junior engineers
  • Cloud Solution Architecture
  • Document databases
  • Relational Databases
  • Experience with Container technologies (e.g. Kubernetes)
Would consider alternative skills and experience:
  • Java (rather than Scala)
  • Google Cloud or Microsoft Azure (rather than AWS)
  • Azure Pipelines or TeamCity (rather than Jenkins)
  • Github (rather than BitBucket)
  • Azure DevOps (rather than Jira)
  • CloudFormation (rather than Terraform)
Additional InformationOur uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. 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 Global 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 and Glassdoor 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.BenefitsExperian 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.Experian Careers - Creating a better tomorrow together

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