Engineering Manager

Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Delivery:

- Manage, coach, and grow engineering teams responsible for backend services, data streaming, and API integrations within our fintech platform.
- Ensure successful delivery of end to end scalable, reliable, and secure systems built with Java, AWS cloud services along with Frontend Technologies (Mobile Native + Web).
- Collaborate with Engineers to review architecture, set technical direction, and evolve infrastructure based on business priorities.
- Provide oversight and support to engineers building microservices, reactive systems, and real-time data pipelines.
- Ensure technical deliverables align with non-functional requirements such as performance, compliance, privacy, and operational SLAs.

Culture & Quality:

- Cultivate an environment of engineering ownership, psychological safety, and continuous improvement.
- Drive adoption of modern software engineering practices including test automation, CI/CD, API-first design, and secure coding.
- Lead by example in performing code reviews, advocating for clean architecture, and encouraging TDD and documentation discipline.
- Foster strong collaboration with Product, Design, Security, and DevOps to deliver robust, user-centric financial applications.

Talent Development & Technical Guidance:

- Guide engineers in mastering tools like Gradle, JDK compatibility, and dependency optimization.
- Mentor team members on best practices in cloud-native development, reactive programming, and scalable system design.
- Identify and grow future leaders while maintaining a high bar for performance and inclusivity.
- Lead team hiring, onboarding, and career development efforts tailored to emerging engineering talent in the region.

Operational Excellence:

- Monitor engineering metrics (velocity, quality, uptime, defect rate) and ensure adherence to agile workflows.
- Partner with engineering leadership to drive platform strategy and improve the developer experience.
- Stay current on regulatory and compliance considerations including GDPR, PCI, ISO 27001, and others relevant to fintech.

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.

- 10+ years of software development experience, with 3+ years managing engineering teams in fast-paced, agile environments.
- Strong technical background in Java, Spring Boot, AWS, and distributed systems architecture.
- Hands-on understanding of technologies like GraphQL, Kafka, DynamoDB, Lambda, Kinesis, and microservices.
- Proven track record of shipping high-impact products in regulated or high-availability domains such as fintech or e-commerce.
- Ability to lead teams working across real-time data systems, cloud infrastructure, and API ecosystems.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative leadership style.

Preferred Experience:

- Built and scaled engineering teams supporting financial services or other highly regulated platforms.
- Familiarity with mass-market consumer apps and retail-scale backend systems.
- Deep knowledge of compliance standards (PCI, HIPAA, CCPA, etc.) and secure development practices.
- Experience working with distributed teams across time zones and geographies.

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.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

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