Technical Lead

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.
Job description
We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead to drive the design, development, and delivery of scalable, high-performance applications in a cloud-native environment. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in AWS, Java, Spring framework, and basic Python, along with leadership skills to guide engineering teams and ensure best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of scalable, resilient, and secure applications on AWS.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of engineers.
Architect and implement microservices-based solutions using Java and Spring Boot.
Collaborate with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to define technical solutions aligned with business goals.
Drive code quality, best practices, and design standards across the team.
Oversee CI/CD pipelines, deployment strategies, and cloud infrastructure.
Troubleshoot complex production issues and implement robust solutions.
Ensure performance optimization, scalability, and reliability of systems.
Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical decision-making.
Must-Have Skills
Strong hands-on experience with:AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, etc.)
Java (8 or above)
Spring Framework / Spring Boot / Microservices architecture
Solid understanding of:RESTful APIs and distributed systems
Cloud-native architecture and design patterns
Basic working knowledge of:Python
Experience with:Version control systems (Git)
CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar)
Strong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Experience leading or mentoring engineering teams
Good-to-Have Skills
Experience with:PySpark
AWS Glue
Exposure to:Data engineering pipelines / ETL workflows
Big data processing frameworks
Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Knowledge of DevOps practices and Infrastructure-as-Code (CloudFormation/Terraform)
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Typically 8+ years of experience in software development with at least 2+ years in a leadership role
Soft Skills
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to drive technical vision and execution
Proactive, ownership-driven mindset
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Preferred Experience
Experience working in agile/scrum environments
Exposure to data pipelines and analytics platforms
Experience in large-scale distributed systems or enterprise applications
Qualifications
AWS
Java
microservices
Spring
SQL
python
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