Senior Software Engineer

Employment Type: Full-time Location Type: Remote

Position Overview

Experian is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in messaging systems and a strong background in various middleware technologies, including commercial, open-source, and custom-built solutions. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Apache Kafka, including administration, configuration, and troubleshooting in production environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement the Kafka ecosystem by creating a framework for using technologies such as Kafka Connect, Kafka Streams, KSQL, Attunity, Schema Registry, and other streaming-oriented technologies.
• Help build the DevOps strategy for hosting and managing our SDP microservice and connector infrastructure in AWS cloud.
• Design and implement big data technologies around Apache Hadoop, Kafka streaming, No SQL, Java/J2EE, and distributed computing platforms.
• Participate in Agile development projects for enterprise-level systems component design and implementation.
• Apply enterprise software design for the implementation of data services and middleware.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer using Java or Scala.
• Experience with Kafka Streams and containerized microservices architecture.
• Experience monitoring the health of Kafka clusters (data loss and data lagging) and developing strategies for short Time To Detect (TTD) of broker failure and fast Time To Recover (TTR).
• Experience with RDBMS (Aurora MySQL) and No-SQL (Cassandra).
• AWS cloud experience, including S3, EFS, MSK, ECS, and EMR.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.

Plus:

• Knowledge of Hadoop/Spark and various data formats like Parquet, CSV, etc.

Company Description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses worldwide. We leverage our unique combination of data, analytics, and software to redefine lending, prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create digital marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market. We also assist millions in achieving their financial goals, saving them time and money.

Experian operates across diverse markets including financial services, healthcare, automotive, agrifinance, and insurance. We invest in our people and advanced technologies to unlock the power of data and drive innovation. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we employ 23,300 people across 32 countries, with our corporate headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

Benefits & Perks

• Great compensation package and bonus plan.
• Core benefits including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K.
• Flexible work environment: ability to work remote, hybrid, or in-office.
• Flexible time off, including volunteer time off, vacation, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays.
• Explore all benefits: https://yourexperianbenefits.com/cand-index.html

Experian's culture prioritizes DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, and reward & recognition. Our "people first" approach has earned us numerous awards, including World's Best Workplaces™ 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024.

Our compensation is competitive and reflects geographic market costs. The base pay range for this position is listed separately. Individual pay is determined by work location, job-related skills, experience, and education. Employees are also eligible for variable pay opportunities.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.