Sr Software Engineer

Experian; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Experian is seeking a Technical Lead to own architecture, drive AI-based capability adoption, and set standards for Java Full Stack development. You will mentor engineers, lead modernization initiatives, and collaborate with product and delivery leadership to shape roadmaps.

This role is hybrid, with two days working from the office. You will work across Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and frontend technologies (Angular/React), while engaging with cloud technologies and AI tools to advance the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering or related field.
• 4-7 years of hands-on Java Full Stack experience.
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot and Microservices.
• Frontend experience with Angular or React.
• Working knowledge of cloud technologies and AI/GenAI tools.

Responsibilities

• Own technical architecture and design decisions across the product suite for scalability and modernization.
• Lead the technical strategy for AI-driven capability adoption and integration into workflows.
• Set engineering standards for Java Full Stack development and cloud migrations.
• Mentor engineers and raise the team’s technical capability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to shape roadmaps and communicate trade-offs.

Skills

4-7 years experience

Java Full Stack

Java, Spring Boot, Microservices

Angular or React

AI/GenAI familiarity

Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering or related field

Tools

Cloud technologies

Cursor

Claude

GitHub Copilot

Job description

Job Description

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 teams 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

Qualifications

• Bachelors 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