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, deliver digital 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 realise their financial goals and help them to save time and money.
We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agrifinance, insurance, and many more industry segments.
We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data and to innovate. A FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 23,300 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Senior Automation Engineer to lead the design, development, and delivery of automation solutions across our hybrid infrastructure. This role is key to driving automation maturity, improving operational efficiency, and enabling self-service capabilities across regions. You will collaborate with global product owners, cross-functional teams, and stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and innovative solutions that support Experian's transformation goals.
What You'll Do:
- Lead the development and maintenance of platform automation, including Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and workflow automation.
- Architect and implement end-to-end automation solutions across technical and delivery functions, ensuring alignment with global standards.
- Drive the evolution of self-service capabilities through ServiceNow development and integration.
- Collaborate with product owners, engineering teams, and stakeholders to identify automation opportunities and deliver high-impact solutions.
- Champion continuous improvement in automation quality, performance, and reliability.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
- Contribute to strategic planning and automation roadmaps in alignment with transformation goals.
What You will bring:
- 7+ years of experience in infrastructure/platform automation within medium to large-scale environments.
- Expertise with automation toolsets such as Terraform, Ansible, Postman, Bruno, and Git.
- Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Python, YAML, and Git workflows.
- Proven experience in ServiceNow development and automation integration.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Harness) and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Amazon EKS).
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, LeSS).
- Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently, innovate, and drive initiatives forward.
What you will get:
- 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in automation architecture or platform engineering leadership.
- Exposure to DevOps practices and enterprise-scale automation frameworks.
- Knowledge of ITIL processes and experience with ServiceNow ticketing and workflow automation.
- Experience with process mapping and workflow optimization.
- Familiarity with AI frameworks (e.g., MCP or similar platforms).
Experian is an Equal opportunity employer. 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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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.
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