Senior Software Engineer

Experian Group; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Experian Group in Hyderabad is seeking a Senior Java Full Stack Lead to own architecture, drive platform modernization, and mentor engineers in a hybrid setup.

You will lead design across Java, Spring Boot and Microservices, front-end with Angular/React, and guide cloud/infrastructure decisions while exploring AI/GenAI integration and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering.
• 4–7 years of Java Full Stack development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices.
• Frontend development experience with Angular or React.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies and familiarity with AI/GenAI tools.

Responsibilities

• Own technical architecture and design decisions across the product suite.
• Lead the technical strategy for AI-driven capability adoption.
• Set engineering standards for Java Full Stack development.
• Drive architectural decisions related to cloud infrastructure and platform migration.
• Mentor and coach senior and mid-level engineers.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

Angular/React

Cloud technologies

AI/GenAI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

Tools

Cursor

Claude

GitHub Copilot

Job description

Role Overview

• Technical Leadership
  • Own technical architecture and design decisions across the product suite, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and alignment with platform modernization goals
  • Lead the technical strategy for AI-driven capability adoption, evaluating and integrating AI/GenAI tools and practices into engineering workflows
  • Set engineering standards and best practices for Java Full Stack development (Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Angular/React)
  • Drive architectural decisions related to cloud infrastructure and platform migration efforts
• Hands-On Engineering
  • Contribute directly to complex application development, particularly on high-impact or high-risk components
  • Lead design and implementation of critical system enhancements and modernization initiatives
  • Perform in-depth code reviews and set the technical bar for the team's output
• Mentorship & Influence
  • Mentor and coach senior and mid-level engineers, raising the overall technical capability of the team
  • Act as a technical escalation point for complex engineering problems
  • Influence engineering culture and practices beyond a single team, partnering with architecture and other engineering leads
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with engineering, architecture, delivery, and product leadership to shape technical roadmaps
  • Represent engineering in cross-functional planning for major initiatives (e.g., platform modernization, AI adoption)
  • Communicate technical trade-offs and risks clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strategic Ownership
  • Identify technical risks and opportunities proactively, rather than executing only against defined tickets
  • Drive continuity and stability across critical systems during periods of transition or modernization
  • Contribute to long-term technical vision and roadmap planning for the engineering organization
  • You will report to an Engineering Manager
  • You are required to WFO 2 days a week as its a Hybrid work mode

Experience and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4–7 years of experience in Java Full Stack development
• Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices
• Frontend development experience with Angular or React
• Working knowledge of cloud technologie
• Exposure to AI/GenAI technologies and familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, Claude, GitHub Copilot, or similar platforms

About Experian

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 Global 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 and Glassdoor to understand why.

Check out Experian Life on social or explore our Careers Site to understand why.

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Benefits

Experian care for employee's work life balance, health, safety and wellbeing. In support of this endeavor, we offer best-in-class family well-being benefits, enhanced medical benefits and paid time off.

Experian Careers - Creating a better tomorrow together

Experian Careers - Creating a better tomorrow together

Experian Careers - Creating a better tomorrow together