Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more. Experian invests in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. We have an amazing team of 25,200 people in 32 countries.
Job DescriptionExperian Software Solutions (ESS) is the global product and engineering function delivering world-class software solutions. ESS is structured around core business areas: Analytics, Decisioning, Identity & Fraud (ID&F), and Solutions. ESS is comprised of ~1,100 people across 14 countries, almost 80% of whom are engineers.
We looking for an experienced Head of Software Engineering to provide strategic engineering leadership across the ID&F global organisation, combining people leadership, technology modernisation, and delivery accountability. You will be a senior partner to business and technology stakeholders, shaping how engineering teams operate, innovate, and deliver at scale.
You will be required to travel to our London office once a week to meet senior stakeholders.
As the Head of Software Engineering, you will
- Build and lead high-performing, globally distributed engineering teams, setting clear direction, priorities, accountability, and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Drive delivery excellence by translating strategic objectives into executable plans, measurable outcomes, and sustainable operating rhythms that ensure consistent, high-quality delivery.
- Champion an AI-native engineering culture by embedding AI, automation, and data-driven decision-making into software development, delivery practices, and operational processes.
- Provide technical leadership with expertise in Java Full Stack, .NET, AWS, EKS, Claude, Cursor, and modern engineering and deployment practices to guide solution design and technical strategy.
- Lead technology modernisation initiatives, simplifying legacy environments and accelerating the adoption of new platforms, tools, architectures, and ways of working.
- Act as a trusted advisor and solution provider for complex business and technology challenges, applying structured thinking, sound judgment, and pragmatic decision-making.
- Partner closely with product, engineering, operations, and business stakeholders to align priorities, remove blockers, manage dependencies, and deliver scalable solutions.
- Ensure all engineering decisions and execution activities align with governance, security, compliance, enterprise risk standards, and organisational objectives.
- Own workforce planning and talent strategy, including hiring, succession planning, capability development, diversity initiatives, and coaching people managers to build strong leadership pipelines.
- Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and resourcing strategies while representing engineering in senior leadership forums, providing visibility into risks, dependencies, performance, and strategic progress.
- Strong people leadership experience, building, coaching and developing global engineering teams, driving engineering best practice and providing technical leadership.
- Proficient in .NET, AWS, EKS, Devops, Claude, Cursor based engineering and deployment practices. Any experience in Java is highly desirable.
- Experience using AI tools and driving adoption across engineering teams.
- Experience working within a secure development environment.
- Expertise in building strong relationships with teams and leaders globally and influencing decision making using a data driven approach.
- Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and learning, encouraging teams to challenge the status quo and adopt better ways of working
- Demonstrate a strategic mindset while staying close to execution and driving delivery of solutions.
- Solves problems with a business-first and technology-informed mindset and adapts quickly and works effectively through ambiguity
Benefits package includes:
- Hybrid working - 40% office based
- 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.
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Skills Required
- Strong people leadership experience building, coaching, and developing global engineering teams
- Experience driving engineering best practices and providing technical leadership
- Proficiency in .NET, AWS, EKS, DevOps, Claude, Cursor, and engineering and deployment practices
- Experience with Java
- Experience using AI tools and driving adoption across engineering teams
- Experience working within a secure development environment
- Experience building relationships with global teams and leaders and influencing data-driven decision-making
- Ability to foster innovation, continuous improvement, learning, and improved ways of working
- Strategic mindset with the ability to stay close to execution and drive solution delivery
- Ability to solve problems with a business-first and technology-informed mindset and work effectively through ambiguity
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Healthcare Strength — Medical and dental coverage is described as strong, with expanded mental health resources and telemedicine options. Coverage includes inclusive services such as gender transition and fertility support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are generous, including substantial PTO/vacation, paid holidays, and paid volunteer days with options to purchase additional leave. Parental leave is available for birth and non-birth parents alongside flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company matching and contributory pension schemes in some regions. These elements complement base pay and bonuses to form a competitive total rewards package.
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Experian unlocks the power of data to create opportunities for consumers, businesses and society. During life’s big moments – from buying a home or car, to sending a child to college, to growing a business exponentially by connecting it with new customers – we empower consumers and our clients to manage data with confidence so they can maximize every opportunity. We gather, analyse and process data in ways others can’t. We help individuals take financial control and access financial services, businesses make smarter decision and thrive, lenders lend more responsibly, and organizations prevent identity fraud and crime. For more than 125 years, we’ve helped consumers and clients prosper, and economies and communities flourish – and we’re not done. Our 20,600 people in 43 countries believe the possibilities for you, and our world, are growing. We’re investing in new technologies, talented people and innovation so we can help create a better tomorrow. About Experian: Bringing data to life requires creativity, passion, flexibility and expertise. We want you to share in our success. That's why we offer rewards that recognise great performance. Working in a culture of collaboration, achievement and respect we will give you the support and encouragement you need to develop your skills and talents and progress your career. Everyday our people bring enthusiasm, innovation and inspiration to work and if this sounds like you connect with us at Experian.
