Senior Software Engineer - Python

As a Backend Senior Software Engineer at Experian, you design, build, and operate production-grade backend systems. You will own the full software lifecycle and contribute to scalable services used by customers and partners. You collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable data-driven product capabilities and improve reliability and usability. You will shape solutions, balance speed with quality, and communicate trade-offs to diverse stakeholders. This role offers impact on a global platform and exposure to modern tech in a people-first culture.

• Hybrid-based role
• 40% office base
• Competitive compensation and discretionary bonus
• Pension
• BUPA healthcare
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Own the full software development lifecycle from requirements to deployment, monitoring, and production support
• Design, build, and operate backend services including APIs, integrations, reporting, and data-focused systems
• Collaborate with Engineers, Product, and Data Scientists to shape data-driven solutions
• Manage production systems with monitoring, debugging, and continuous improvement
• Deliver changes frequently and safely, balancing speed with reliability and quality
• Communicate technical decisions and trade-offs clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Solid backend experience using Python in production
• Experience building and running backend systems end-to-end
• Experience building and operating systems on AWS
• Experience practising Test Driven Development (TDD) and automated testing
• Experience with pair programming or collaborative development practices
• Ability to explain technical concepts and trade-offs clearly to different audiences

• Collaborative mindset
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to explain trade-offs to different audiences
• Python (production-grade backend)
• AWS
• Test Driven Development (TDD)