Senior Architect - Experian Consumer Services (Remote USA Only)

Company Description

Experian is the world’s leading global information services company. During life’s big moments – from buying a home or a car, to sending a child to college, to growing a business by connecting with new customers – we empower consumers and our clients to manage their data with confidence. We help individuals to take financial control and access financial services, businesses to make smarter decisions and thrive, lenders to lend more responsibly, and organizations to prevent identity fraud and crime.

We have 20,000 people operating across 44 countries and every day we’re investing in new technologies, talented people, and innovation to help all our clients maximize every opportunity

We are very proud that FORTUNE named us one of The 100 Best Companies to Work For. In addition, for the last five years we’ve been named in the 100 “World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Forbes Magazine.

Job Description

The Senior Front End Architect is responsible for designing architectural solutions that align with the business' needs with expertise creating and documenting architectures for large-scale front-end applications. The senior architect is responsible for defining the technical roadmap for the platforms, leveraging reference architectures and works regularly with the development teams to gain adherence. The senior architect communicates well and can work independently.
  
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to optimize JavaScript implementations
• Solve complex CSS and HTML compatibility issues in legacy browsers
• Evaluate new frameworks and tools that can be integrated into the existing applications
• Works effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment
• Participates in the estimates for projects based on interface wireframes/desired functionality
• Able to work independently and offer insights and analysis on existing codebases
• Performance considerations are second nature
• Researches emerging topics related to assigned tasks and presents findings to the team
• Participates in all pertinent project meetings
• Provides research to support business and information technology groups within the organization
• Advises on options, impact on other business processes, and system priorities
• Prioritizes assigned tasks and keeps manager up to date on status and roadblocks
• Develops high-level product specifications/diagrams with a focus on system integration
• Ability to see the “big picture” and suggest approaches for software design
• Mentor other engineers and guide them through design and implementation questions

TEAMWORK

Positive, active member of a team, who can express opinions in a constructive manner. Networks with senior members in their areas of expertise.

Qualifications

Requirements: 

• May require a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Typically requires 10+ years related experience. Use of Git SCM command line and tools required
• Defining and implementing front end standards and best practices
• Building consensus on new patterns/technologies with broader group of software architects
• Expertise in AWS Serverless technology required
• Familiarity with headless CMS systems required
• 10+ years OO and MVC software/web/API dev experience required
• Strong knowledge of software development and project management methodologies
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Good presentation skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Recognize and acknowledge the value of other's contributions
• Recognizes other’s emotions and responds with empathy
• Must possess excellent time management and prioritization skills

Preferred skills: 

• ReactJS and NodeJS knowledge required; GraphQL knowledge preferred
• Behavior driven design experience preferred
• Expert level of C# or Java knowledge nice to have

Additional Information

Why choose us?

Our colleagues’ health and wellbeing are a top priority for us, that’s why our reward, benefits and wellbeing programs are designed so you can come to work feeling your very best self. Our benefits focus on health, money, and lifestyle so you can tailor your benefits to your own personal needs. Whether it’s your physical and mental wellness, getting to work or preparing for the next big milestone in your life, we have a range of flexible options to have you covered!

• To learn more about our culture and what it’s really like to work here, check out our interactive guide here: https://view.pagetiger.