Director, Software Engineering

Company Description

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

We are seeking a Director, Software Engineering to lead the technology strategy, planning, design, and development of key initiatives within the Marketplace domain of Experian Consumer Services. You are an engineer at heart—someone with a proven track record of building cloud-native platforms, working across a broad range of technologies, and evolving from hands-on engineering roles into a well-rounded, strategic leader. You will collaborate closely with Product Managers, Architects, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, cloud-based solutions as we build our next-generation Marketplace platform.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the sizing, architecture, design, development, and testing of key programs within Marketplace Engineering.
• Guide the development of technical solutions that are scalable, high-performing, and built with a strong emphasis on quality and maintainability.
• Lead a globally distributed team of engineers, driving hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management while fostering continuous feedback, skill development, and career growth to build and retain top talent.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product management, and the PMO to align on product roadmaps and quarterly planning.
• Ensure stable and efficient production operations with a focus on uptime, performance, and reliability.
• Be hands-on when needed, encouraging innovation and experimentation with emerging technologies to drive platform evolution.
• Represent engineering in executive forums, providing clear and concise updates on progress, risks, and strategic initiatives.
• Oversee engineering budgets, resource planning, and vendor relationships to optimize delivery and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory standards across all engineering initiatives.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure engineering effectiveness, delivery velocity, and system health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing teams.
• Proven experience designing and delivering scalable, cloud-native systems using containerized environments and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes, ECS).
• Deep understanding of microservices architecture, event-driven systems, data pipelines, and modern backend frameworks.
• Familiarity with Server-Driven UI (SDUI) patterns and GraphQL APIs for dynamic, flexible front-end integration.
• Strong grasp of software design principles, architecture patterns, and engineering best practices, including test-driven development and CI/CD.
• Hands-on experience with security-first design and implementation in cloud environments.
• Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and inspire geographically distributed engineering teams.
• Passion for innovation, mentoring, and fostering a culture of learning and excellence.

Additional Information

Benefits/Perks:

• Great compensation package and bonus plan
• Core benefits including full medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K
• Flexible work environment, ability to work remote, hybrid or in-office
• Flexible time off including volunteer time off, vacation, sick and 12-paid holidays
• Explore all our exciting benefits here: https://yourexperianbenefits.com/cand-index.html

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