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    Experian

    Data and Technology

    Engineering Director (ID&F) - Java, .NET, AWS

    London, United KingdomHybridFull-timePosted 2mo ago
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    Job description

    Experian Software Solutions (ESS) is the global product and engineering function delivering world-class software solutions through the Ascend Platform. 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.

    This role is for Fraud & Identity Engineering team within ESS for building, maintaining and deploying Identity & Fraud related products within Experian for 500+ B2B clients cross the globe.

    As the Engineering Director, you will provides strategic engineering leadership across a global organisation, combining people leadership, technology modernisation, and delivery accountability. The Director acts as a senior partner to business and technology stakeholders, shaping how engineering teams operate, innovate, and deliver at scale.

    Roles and Responsibilities

    • Build and lead high-performing teams, setting clear direction, priorities, and accountability for results across multiple geographies
    • Drive delivery excellence by translating strategic objectives into executable plans, measurable outcomes, and sustainable operating rhythms
    • Champion an AI-native mindset by embedding AI, automation, and data-driven decision-making into engineering practices, delivery models, and team problem-solving.
    • Proficient in Java full stack, .NET, AWS, EKS, Claude, Cursor based engineering and deployment practices.
    • Act as an agent of technology change by leading modernisation, simplifying legacy approaches, and accelerating adoption of new platforms, tools, and ways of working
    • Serve as a solution provider for complex business and technology challenges, bringing structured thinking, sound judgment, and pragmatic decision-making
    • Partner closely with product, engineering, operations, and business stakeholders to align priorities, remove blockers, and deliver scalable solutions
    • Lead with flexibility and adaptability in a global matrix environment, working effectively across time zones, cultures, functions, and leadership levels
    • Build collaborative relationships across regions to enable consistency, knowledge sharing, and effective execution in a globally distributed organisation
    • Ensure decisions and execution reflect appropriate governance, security, compliance, and enterprise risk standards
    • Own workforce planning and talent strategy for the engineering organisation, including succession planning, capability building, and diverse talent pipelines
    • Set and manage budgets, vendor relationships, and resourcing decisions to ensure sustainable delivery capacity
    • Represent engineering in senior leadership forums, providing visibility on risks, dependencies, and progress against strategic commitments
    • Coach and develop people managers within the organisation, strengthening leadership capability at the next level down
    • Strong people leadership experience - coaching and developing global engineering teams
    • Proficient in Java full stack, .NET, AWS, EKS, Devops, Claude, Cursor based engineering and deployment practices.
    • 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
    • Experience using AI tools and driving adoption across the team
    • Demonstrate a strategic mindset while staying close to execution and driving delivery of solutions.
    • Solves problems with a business-first and technology-informed mindset
    • 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.

    Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's people first, inclusive and purpose driven culture is multi award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2025 (Fortune Global Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 26 countries to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or explore our Careers Site to understand why. Experian is also proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

    Grade: C/EB7

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    Recruitment Fraud Awareness - Experian's recruitment process is conducted only through authorised channels. Recruitment communications will only be sent from an @experian.com email address. Experian will never ask candidates to make any payment as part of an application, interview, assessment, onboarding, or recruitment process. To apply for roles or verify opportunities, please visit experian.com/careers.

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    About the company

    Experian

    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 accomplish their financial goals and help them to save time and money. 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.

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