Backend Engineer

Company Description Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments. We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com. Job Description Experian is looking for a Backend Engineer to help integrate experimentation platform capabilities into our direct-to-consumer products. You will report to the Principal Software Engineer in this fully remote role (US). You’ll have opportunity to: Build backend services using Java, AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, DynamoDB), GraphQL, and Kafka or similar tools, emphasizing reliability, performance, and scalability. Develop cloud-native, event-driven solutions using AWS services like EC2, S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, EventBridge and Kinesis. Write clean, secure, maintainable code with unit testing, logging, and monitoring. Participate in design reviews and technical discussions to deepen architectural knowledge. Optimize system performance through profiling and bottleneck analysis. Follow Agile practices including stand-ups, retrospectives, and iterative delivery. Qualifications 3–5 years of professional software engineering experience. Proficiency in Java and Spring Boot. Hands-on experience with AWS (Lambda, ECS, CloudFormation, IAM). Proficient in REST APIs, microservices, and event-driven architecture (Kafka, Kinesis, EventBridge). Proficient in integrating experimentation platforms (e.g., Split.io , Statsig, Eppo). #LI-Remote Additional Information Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian’s culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering… the list goes on. Experian’s people first approach is award-winning; World’s Best Workplaces™ 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why. Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian’s DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.