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    Experian

    Data and Technology

    Senior Software Engineer - Python

    London, United KingdomOn-SiteFull-timePosted 3w ago
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    Job description

    We are looking for a Backend Senior Software Engineer to help design, build, and operate backend systems. Reporting into our Engineering Director, you will work on production software used by customers and partners, and your work will have an impact on the reliability, usability, and evolution of our platform.

    Responsibilities:

    • You will own the full Software Development Lifecycle, from understanding requirements and contributing to design decisions through to implementation, testing, deployment, monitoring, and production support.
    • Design, build, and operate backend services, including APIs, integrations, reporting, and data-focused systems.
    • Collaborate closely with Engineers, Product, and Data Scientists to shape solutions and support data-driven product capabilities.
    • Manage systems in production, including monitoring, debugging, and continuous improvement.
    • Deliver changes frequently and safely, balancing speed with high quality and reliability.
    • Communicate technical decisions and trade-offs clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
    • Solid backend experience using Python in production and experience building and running backend systems end to end.
    • Experience building and operating systems on AWS.
    • Experience practising Test Driven Development (TDD) and a strong appreciation for automated testing.
    • Experience with pair programming or other collaborative development practices.
    • The ability to explain technical concepts and trade-offs clearly to different audiences.

    Benefits include

    • Hybrid-based role 40% office base
    • Great compensation package and discretionary bonus plan
    • Core benefits include pension, BUPA healthcare and more
    • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

    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.

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    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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