Technical Lead

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more. Experian invests in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. We have an amazing team of 25,200 people in 32 countries. 

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead to drive the design, development, and delivery of scalable, high-performance applications in a cloud-native environment. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in AWS, Java, Spring framework, and basic Python, along with leadership skills to guide engineering teams and ensure best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of scalable, resilient, and secure applications on AWS.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of engineers.
• Architect and implement microservices-based solutions using Java and Spring Boot.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to define technical solutions aligned with business goals.
• Drive code quality, best practices, and design standards across the team.
• Oversee CI/CD pipelines, deployment strategies, and cloud infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and implement robust solutions.
• Ensure performance optimization, scalability, and reliability of systems.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical decision-making.

Must-Have Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, etc.)
  • Java (8 or above)
  • Spring Framework / Spring Boot / Microservices architecture
• Solid understanding of:
  • RESTful APIs and distributed systems
  • Cloud-native architecture and design patterns
• Basic working knowledge of:
  • Python
• Experience with:
  • Version control systems (Git)
  • CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar)
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Experience leading or mentoring engineering teams

Good-to-Have Skills

• Experience with:
  • PySpark
  • AWS Glue
• Exposure to:
  • Data engineering pipelines / ETL workflows
  • Big data processing frameworks
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and Infrastructure-as-Code (CloudFormation/Terraform)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Typically 8+ years of experience in software development with at least 2+ years in a leadership role

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to drive technical vision and execution
• Proactive, ownership-driven mindset
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in agile/scrum environments
• Exposure to data pipelines and analytics platforms
• Experience in large-scale distributed systems or enterprise applications

Qualifications

• AWS
• Java
• microservices
• Spring
• SQL
• python

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