Senior Backend Python Engineer — AWS, TDD, Hybrid Role

Experian; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid-based role 40% office base

Discretionary bonus

Core benefits include pension

BUPA healthcare

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Experian is seeking a Backend Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and operate backend systems in a production environment. You will report into the Engineering Director and contribute to reliability, usability, and evolution of the platform.

You will own the full software lifecycle, work on APIs, data-focused services, and collaborate with product and data science teams to enable data-driven capabilities. The role is hybrid with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Solid backend experience with Python in production.
• Experience building and operating systems on AWS.
• Experience practising Test Driven Development (TDD) and automated testing.

Responsibilities

• Own the full Software Development Lifecycle from requirements to production support.
• Design, build, and operate backend services including APIs and data-focused systems.
• Collaborate with Engineers, Product, and Data Scientists to shape data-driven solutions.
• Manage production systems including monitoring and debugging.
• Deliver changes frequently and safely with high quality.

Skills

Python backend

AWS

TDD

Automated testing

Pair programming

Communication

Job description

Experian is seeking a Backend Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and operate backend systems in a production environment. You will report into the Engineering Director and contribute to reliability, usability, and evolution of the platform.

You will own the full software lifecycle, work on APIs, data-focused services, and collaborate with product and data science teams to enable data-driven capabilities. The role is hybrid with competitive compensation.