Senior Software Engineer - Python

Hybrid in London·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 12 Nov)

Experian

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Our summary

Work mode: Hybrid, London
Contract: Full-time
Experience: Senior level
Holiday: 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Skills

The role

We are looking for a Backend Senior Software Engineer to help design, build, and operate backend systems. Reporting into our Engineering Director, you will work on production software used by customers and partners, and your work will have an impact on the reliability, usability, and evolution of our platform.

What you'll do

You will own the full Software Development Lifecycle, from understanding requirements and contributing to design decisions through to implementation, testing, deployment, monitoring, and production support.
Design, build, and operate backend services, including APIs, integrations, reporting, and data-focused systems.
Collaborate closely with Engineers, Product, and Data Scientists to shape solutions and support data-driven product capabilities.
Manage systems in production, including monitoring, debugging, and continuous improvement.
Deliver changes frequently and safely, balancing speed with high quality and reliability.
Communicate technical decisions and trade-offs clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Additional Information

Benefits include

Hybrid-based role 40% office base
Great compensation package and discretionary bonus plan
Core benefits include pension, BUPA healthcare and more
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

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Qualifications

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

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviews3–4 weeks in all

Easy to Apply application
Discovery with TA
With a Talent Acquisition team member
An exploratory chat with a Talent Acquisition team member to check alignment and discuss the process, timelines and the role.
Assessments / Interviews
With hiring manager and team
One or two of formal interviews, informal interviews or coffee catch-ups, online assessments, assessment centres, team meet-and-greets, or role plays and work samples, customised to the role.
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Onboarding
Digitised preboarding documentation plus a structured induction programme and an 'Experian Buddy' to help new hires settle in.

Interviewing with Experian is described as a two-way, relaxed and conversational process.
Formal interviews can be accommodated in person or virtually.
New hires are partnered with an 'Experian Buddy' during onboarding.

About Experian

Industry: Information Services
Founded: 1996
Employees: 20,000
Headquarters: Dublin, Ireland

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About the company & team

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.

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