Product Engineer

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

Experian India is looking for a Product Engineer in our Technology team. The candidate would possess a strong analytical mind, be a technical and creative thinker, and have a strong aptitude for problem solving. The ideal candidate will have excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, along with the fervent desire to continuously learn about different products and technologies. This position is responsible for designing and coding software assignments, including new developments, enhancements, maintenance or production support.

Responsibilities

·       Analyzes, designs, develops, codes, implements, tests and supports, including production fixes for, the programs in one or more programming languages/frameworks, for a specific assigned software system or systems.

·       Identifies and resolves application, database software, and programming problems.

·       Defines specifications and develops programs, modifies existing programs, prepares test data, and prepares functional specifications.

·       Conducts unit testing / integration testing of functionality developed.

·       Analyzes program performance during execution while using various programming languages and techniques.

·       Identifies potential process improvement areas and suggests options and recommends approaches.

·       Provides technical guidance to development team, adhering to standards and policies.

·       Provides guidance to non-technical staff in using software and hardware systems most effectively and efficiently.

·       Reviews project proposals, evaluates alternatives, provides estimates and makes recommendations.

·       Establishes, participates, and maintains relationships with business units, customers and Information Technology subject matter experts to remain apprised of direction, project status, architectural and technology issues, risks, and functional/integration issues.

·       Responsible for development of system functionality.

·       Operate through Agile ceremonies, remove impediments, support Product Owner and other business stakeholders to manage and prioritize product backlog and roadmap, and provide solid effort estimation to manage delivery expectations.

·       Plan, coordinate and manage the work with QA, development and business teams, and act as a focal point across these stakeholders.

·       Responsible for L1-L2 production support as needed and working flexibly as required by Australian business.

·       Follow the Vulnerability Management framework by providing application remediation support, raising risks through Issue Management process, and generating reports to determine vulnerability status.

What you’ll need to bring to the party

·       Skills o    Strong programming knowledge in Java/J2EE with strong focus on backend coding/logic. o    Strong oral and written communication skills, interaction with business and external clients as required, with strong focus of support systems. o    Experience building large Java based applications and good understanding of complex, multi-tier architectures. o    Extensive experience in Spring, Spring Data JPA, Spring Security, Web Services, JMS, Apigee, JQuery, Jboss/Wildfly Application Server. o    Excellent knowledge of Relational Databases, ORM technologies (Hibernate) and SQL including writing stored procedures. o    Knowledge of working in Unix/Linux environment with the know-how of shell scripting. o    Experience working with Agile methodology. o    Experience working with ticketing and documentation tools, such as ServiceNow, JIRA and Confluence. o    Knowledge on working in a DevSecOps methodology comprising of SDLC methodology and ITIL framework. o    Knowledge of Design Pattern and with the know-how of implementing it. o    Knowledge on Spring Boot, Container services on AWS (Kubernetes, Docker), Bootstrap CSS framework and Elastic Stack is nice to have. o    Collaborating with cross-functional teams including peers, testers, and business analysts to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software. o    Provide status updates, resolve queries, and manage expectations. Foster positive relationships with stakeholders. o    Maintain accurate records of incidents, changes, and service requests. o    Contribute to process documentation and knowledge articles. o    Familiarity with Dynatrace, Splunk and Kafka, Cucumber, ReadyAPI o    Experience in CI/CD tools, especially Jenkins. o    Cloud certification is an advantage.

·       Qualifications

o   Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree, Master's Degree, Computer Science/Information Technology, Engineering (Computer/Telecommunication), Science & Technology or equivalent.

o   At least 3-5 year(s) of work experience in the related field is required for this position.

o   Self-driven professional who can succeed with little supervision.

More about you

·       3+ years of experience

·       Constant curiosity and a desire to improve yourself and your fellow engineers.

Why us

-        We’re a high-performance and driven team but we don’t forget to celebrate success

-        We offer strong career and international opportunities for high performers

-        We invest heavily in our products and our people

-        We offer training and support from experienced subject matter experts and managers plus dedicated learning & development time

Qualifications

• Strong programming knowledge in Java/J2EE with strong focus on backend coding/logic.
• Strong programming knowledge in Scala
• Experience building large Java based applications and good understanding of complex, multi-tier architectures.
• Extensive experience in Spring, Spring Data JPA, Spring Security, Web Services, JMS, Apigee, JQuery, Jboss/Wildfly Application Server
• Experience working with Agile methodology. Experience working with ticketing and documentation tools, such as ServiceNow, JIRA and Confluence
• Experience in CI/CD tools, especially Jenkins, Familiarity with Dynatrace, Splunk and Kafka, Cucumber, ReadyAPI

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.

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