Software Engineer - Java

Experian; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working 40% office

Un capped commission

Pension

Bupa healthcare

Sharesave

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Experian is seeking a Software Engineer to join our Decisioning Software team in Nottingham. This hybrid role (40% in office) focuses on Java-based development, building scalable decisioning features and contributing to the full software lifecycle.

You'll collaborate with Product Owners, Engineers, Architects and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality, well-tested code. Prior experience with Agile teams and Git is valued, along with understanding of automated testing and modern backend

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.

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

OOP design

Agile

Testing

Tools

Git

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.

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.

Desirable

• 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.

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