Senior Data Engineer

Experian is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Data Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing robust data software applications, scalable data platforms, and innovative data products. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including application engineers, data scientists, and product stakeholders—to design, build, and implement high-impact solutions that drive business value.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of data solutions and pipelines.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure technology solutions meet business requirements and optimize resource costs.
• Contribute to engineering standards, data modeling, and operational readiness.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to peers and junior engineers.
• Communicate project status and technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences based in the U.S. and locally.
• Ensure effective change management and solution adoption through documentation, training, and knowledge transfer.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Continuously improve processes, tools, and methodologies based on industry best practices.

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.

•5 to 7 years of experience in data engineering or related roles.

• Strong expertise in cloud development, particularly with AWS services such as Aurora PostgreSQL RDS, Redshift, S3, EC2, Lambda, SQS, and SNS.

• Hands-on experience with AWS Glue, Amazon Data Firehose, EMR, and Athena in high-volume environments.

• Expert in SQL and proficient in PySpark and Python.

• Deep understanding of data platform paradigms and software/data architecture.

• Understanding of data modeling principles and data warehousing techniques is essential.

• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex performance issues utilizing tools such as DataDog, CloudWatch, Splunk, dBeaver, and DataGrip

• Strong problem-solving, communication, and time management skills.

• Experience working in agile, multi-project environments.

Preferred Skills:

• Working knowledge of Apache Iceberg, AWS Lake Formation and AWS DataZone.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

• Familiarity with data governance frameworks, security, and compliance standards.

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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