Software Engineer - Java

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work 40% office

Pension

Healthcare

Sharesave

25 days leave

Job summary

Experian, a global data and technology company, is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Decisioning Software team in Nottingham on a hybrid basis.

You will design, build and maintain Java-based features, collaborate with Product Owners, Engineers and Architects, and contribute to scalable, high-quality backend services across the platform.

The role emphasizes solving complex technical challenges, participating in code reviews, and supporting DevOps practices in an agile environment.

Qualifications

• Experience programming with Java.
• Solid OO design and engineering practices.
• Experience with Git.
• Experience in Agile teams.
• Experience developing APIs and backend services.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies and modern architectures.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tooling and DevOps practices.
• Experience working with relational databases.
• Experience with enterprise-scale applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain software primarily using Java.
• Build new features and enhance existing capabilities within Experian's decisioning platforms.
• Work closely with Product Owners, Engineers, Architects and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from design through to deployment and support.
• Write clean, maintainable and well-tested code.
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions.
• Investigate and resolve production issues when required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across engineering practices, tooling and processes.

Skills

Java

OO Design

Git

Agile

APIs

Cloud

CI/CD

Databases

Enterprise Apps

Tools

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Job 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.

Internal Grade E/EB9

Job Description

We're looking for a Software Engineer to join our Decisioning Software team.

You'll help develop and enhance Experian's proprietary decisioning software, supporting products that enable organisations around the world to make smarter, faster decisions. Working within a collaborative Agile team, you'll contribute to the development of high-quality, scalable solutions while continually improving your technical skills and engineering expertise.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working closely with teammates, and building software that delivers real business value at scale.

This is a Hybrid, Nottingham based role (40% in the office) reporting to the Engineering Lead

What you'll do:-

• Design, develop and maintain software primarily using Java.
• Build new features and enhance existing capabilities within Experian's decisioning platforms.
• Work closely with Product Owners, Engineers, Architects and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from design through to deployment and support.
• Write clean, maintainable and well-tested code.
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions.
• Investigate and resolve production issues when required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across engineering practices, tooling and processes.

Qualifications

• Experience programming with Java
• Understanding of object-oriented design principles and software engineering best practices.
• Experience working with source control systems such as Git.
• Experience working within Agile development teams.
• Understanding of automated testing and quality engineering practices.
• Experience developing APIs and backend services.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies and modern application architectures.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tooling and DevOps practices.
• Experience working with relational databases.
• Experience working with enterprise-scale applications.

Additional Information

Benefits package includes:

• Hybrid working - 40% office based
• Great compensation package and uncapped commission
• Core benefits include pension, bupa healthcare, sharesave scheme and more!
• 25 days annual leave with 8 bank holidays and 3 volunteering days. You can also purchase additional annual leave.

Recruitment Fraud Awareness - Experian's recruitment process is conducted only through authorised channels. Recruitment communications will only be sent from an @ experian.com email address. Experian will never ask candidates to make any payment as part of an application, interview, assessment, onboarding, or recruitment process.

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 Affi…

Experian Careers - Creating a better tomorrow together