Experian - Java Technical Architect - Microservices Architecture (8-15 yrs)

Company Description :

Experian is the world's leading global information services company. During life's big moments - from buying a home or a car to sending a child to college to growing a business by connecting with new customers - we empower consumers and our clients to manage their data with confidence.

We help individuals to take financial control and access financial services, businesses to make smarter decisions and thrive, lenders to lend more responsibly, and organizations to prevent identity fraud and crime.

We have 17,800 people operating across 44 countries, and every day we're investing in new technologies, talented people and innovation to help all our clients maximize every opportunity.

We are listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN) and are a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index. Experian is the world's leading global information services company.

During life's big moments - from buying a home or a car to sending a child to college to growing a business by connecting with new customers - we empower consumers and our clients to manage their data with confidence. We help individuals to take financial control and access financial services, businesses to make smarter decisions and thrive, lenders to lend more responsibly, and organizations to prevent identity fraud and crime.

We have 17,800 people operating across 44 countries, and every day we're investing in new technologies, talented people and innovation to help all our clients maximize every opportunity.

We are listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN) and are a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.

Job Description :

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java, microservices architecture, Docker, EKS, SQL and NoSQL database technologies, AWS services, and cloud environments.

In addition to technical expertise, the Lead Software Developer should embody a whole-team approach, possess excellent leadership skills, and demonstrate proficiency in writing unit tests, contributing to test automation, and familiarity with DevOps practices.

Responsibilities :

- Lead and mentor a high-performing development team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

- Design, develop, and implement scalable software solutions using Java, microservices, Docker, EKS, SQL, NoSQL databases, and other relevant technologies.

- Champion best practices in coding, testing, and deployment, ensuring high-quality software delivery.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and architectural solutions.

- Develop and maintain a whole-team approach, actively engaging in team discussions, code reviews, and knowledge sharing.

- Write unit tests and contribute to test automation to ensure the reliability and maintainability of software solutions.

- Implement and promote DevOps practices to enhance the efficiency of the development and deployment processes.

- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to guide technical decisions.

- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in a timely and efficient manner.

Qualifications :

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

- Proven experience as a Lead Software Developer or similar role.

- In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with Java, microservices, Docker, EKS, SQL, NoSQL databases, AWS services, and cloud environments.

- Strong leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to inspire and guide a development team.

- Proficiency in writing unit tests and contributing to test automation.

- Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills