Engineering Director (ID&F) - Java, .NET, AWS

Experian; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working 40% office based

Discretionary bonus

Pension

Healthcare

Sharesave Scheme

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Experian is seeking an Engineering Director to provide strategic leadership across a global organisation. You will shape how engineering teams operate, modernise platforms, and deliver at scale for 500+ B2B clients worldwide.

You will coach and empower managers, set governance and standards, and partner with product, operations, and business stakeholders to drive delivery while navigating multiple time zones and cultures. Hybrid working with a strong compensation package awaits.

Qualifications

• Strong people leadership experience - coaching and developing global engineering teams.
• Proficient in Java full stack, .NET, AWS, EKS, DevOps, Claude, Cursor based engineering and deployment practices.
• Expertise in building strong relationships with teams and leaders globally and influencing decision making using a data driven approach.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and learning, encouraging teams to challenge the status quo and adopt better ways of working.
• Experience using AI tools and driving adoption across the team.
• Demonstrate a strategic mindset while staying close to execution and driving delivery of solutions.
• Solves problems with a business-first and technology-informed mindset.
• Adapts quickly and works effectively through ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead high-performing teams across multiple geographies.
• Translate strategic objectives into executable plans with measurable outcomes.
• Embed AI, automation, and data-driven decision-making into engineering practices.
• Lead modernisation and adoption of new platforms and tools.
• Partner with product, engineering, operations, and business stakeholders to align priorities.
• Represent engineering in senior leadership forums and manage risks and dependencies.

Skills

People leadership

Global teams

Java full stack

AWS

EKS

DevOps

AI tools

Data-driven

Tools

Claude AI

Cursor-based engineering

Deployment automation

Job description

Company Description

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

Experian Software Solutions (ESS) is the global product and engineering function delivering world-class software solutions through the Ascend Platform. ESS is structured around core business areas: Analytics, Decisioning, Identity & Fraud (ID&F), and Solutions. ESS is comprised of ~1,100 people across 14 countries, almost 80% of whom are engineers. This role is for Fraud & Identity Engineering team within ESS for building, maintaining and deploying Identity & Fraud related products within Experian for 500+ B2B clients cross the globe. As the Engineering Director, you will provides strategic engineering leadership across a global organisation, combining people leadership, technology modernisation, and delivery accountability. The Director acts as a senior partner to business and technology stakeholders, shaping how engineering teams operate, innovate, and deliver at scale.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Build and lead high-performing teams, setting clear direction, priorities, and accountability for results across multiple geographies
• Drive delivery excellence by translating strategic objectives into executable plans, measurable outcomes, and sustainable operating rhythms
• Champion an AI-native mindset by embedding AI, automation, and data-driven decision-making into engineering practices, delivery models, and team problem-solving.
• Proficient in Java full stack, .NET, AWS, EKS, Claude, Cursor based engineering and deployment practices.
• Act as an agent of technology change by leading modernisation, simplifying legacy approaches, and accelerating adoption of new platforms, tools, and ways of working
• Serve as a solution provider for complex business and technology challenges, bringing structured thinking, sound judgment, and pragmatic decision-making
• Partner closely with product, engineering, operations, and business stakeholders to align priorities, remove blockers, and deliver scalable solutions
• Lead with flexibility and adaptability in a global matrix environment, working effectively across time zones, cultures, functions, and leadership levels
• Build collaborative relationships across regions to enable consistency, knowledge sharing, and effective execution in a globally distributed organisation
• Ensure decisions and execution reflect appropriate governance, security, compliance, and enterprise risk standards
• Own workforce planning and talent strategy for the engineering organisation, including succession planning, capability building, and diverse talent pipelines
• Set and manage budgets, vendor relationships, and resourcing decisions to ensure sustainable delivery capacity
• Represent engineering in senior leadership forums, providing visibility on risks, dependencies, and progress against strategic commitments
• Coach and develop people managers within the organisation, strengthening leadership capability at the next level down

Qualifications

• Strong people leadership experience - coaching and developing global engineering teams
• Proficient in Java full stack, .NET, AWS, EKS, Devops, Claude, Cursor based engineering and deployment practices.
• Expertise in building strong relationships with teams and leaders globally and influencing decision making using a data driven approach.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and learning, encouraging teams to challenge the status quo and adopt better ways of working
• Experience using AI tools and driving adoption across the team
• Demonstrate a strategic mindset while staying close to execution and driving delivery of solutions.
• Solves problems with a business-first and technology-informed mindset
• Adapts quickly and works effectively through ambiguity

Additional Information

Benefits package includes:

• Hybrid working - 40% office based
• Great compensation package and discretionary bonus
• Core benefits include Pension, Bupa healthcare, Sharesave Scheme and more
• 25 days annual leave with 8 bank holidays and 3 volunteering days. You can purchase additional annual leave.

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's people first, inclusive and purpose driven culture is multi award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2025 (Fortune Global Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 26 countries to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or explore our Careers Site to understand why. Experian is also proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmitive Action employer. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

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