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.
Job Description- Architect, design and implement scalable, high‑performance distributed backend systems using Java, Spring Boot, microservices architecture and AWS services.
- Own architecture and design for critical platform engineering initiatives.
- Build clean, maintainable, well‑tested, production‑quality Java services.
- Design and implement solutions leveraging system design patterns that ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and resilience.
- Design and implement cloud infrastructure leveraging AWS best practices (IaC, auto‑scaling, resilient architectures).
- Optimize systems for cost, performance, reliability, and security in cloud environments.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues, ensuring high system reliability.
- Influence technical vision, architecture direction, and long‑term engineering strategy on platform engineering team.
- Lead technical designs, architecture reviews and code reviews to maintain engineering excellence.
- Mentor and guide engineers on system design, testing strategies, distributed systems concepts and cloud‑native development.
- Drive cross-team collaboration to align on dependencies, architectural decisions, and shared platform components.
- Champion engineering best practices and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Continuously improve system observability, reliability, and performance across distributed environments.
- You will report to the Senior Manager or Director of Engineering
- You are required to have 10+ years of professional experience in backend services, distributed systems or platform engineering.
- Proven track record architecting, building, and operating large-scale distributed systems in production.
- Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, microservices architecture, and distributed systems fundamentals.
- Extensive experience in system design, performance engineering, scalability, and reliability.
- Deep understanding of AWS cloud services, architecture patterns, and cloud-native design principles.
- Experience designing and supporting multi-tenant distributed platforms.
- Deep understanding of cloud security principles and best practices.
- Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and networking.
- Solid grasp of CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and release engineering.
- Experience with container orchestration and runtime platforms (Kubernetes, EKS/ECS), and serverless patterns (Lambda).
- Hands-on experience with distributed data technologies such as Spark, Hive, and Kafka.
- Good understanding of batch processing, data pipelines, and analytics platforms.
- Knowledge of job orchestration systems such as AWS Step Functions, Airflow, or event-driven workflow engines.
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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Skills Required
- 10+ years of professional experience in backend services, distributed systems, or platform engineering
- Proven track record architecting, building and operating large-scale distributed systems
- Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot and microservices architecture
- Extensive experience in system design, performance engineering, scalability, and reliability
- Deep understanding of AWS cloud services and architecture patterns
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The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Experian and has not been reviewed or approved by Experian.
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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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What We Do
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.
