Backend Engineer

Experian; United (PA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A global data and technology company is looking for a Backend Engineer to integrate experimentation platform capabilities into consumer products. You will build backend services using Java and AWS, develop cloud-native solutions, and participate in design reviews. Candidates should have 3–5 years of experience in software engineering, proficiency in Java, and hands-on experience with AWS services. This role offers flexible remote work and emphasizes collaboration and innovation.

Benefits

Flexible Time Off: 15 Days

Recognition for diversity and inclusion practices

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with integrating experimentation platforms.

Responsibilities

• Build backend services using Java and AWS.
• Develop cloud-native, event-driven solutions.
• Write clean, secure maintainable code.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

AWS (Lambda, ECS, CloudFormation, IAM)

REST APIs

Microservices

Event-driven architecture (Kafka, Kinesis, EventBridge)

Tools

GraphQL

Kafka

DynamoDB

Job description

• Job Posting - Salary Range: $80,237 - $139,077
• Department: Product Development
• Flexible Time Off: 15 Days
• Schedule: Full Time

Company Description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

Job Description

Experian is looking for a Backend Engineer to help integrate experimentation platform capabilities into our direct-to-consumer products. You will report to the Principal Software Engineer in this fully remote role (US).

You'll have opportunity to:

• Build backend services using Java, AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, DynamoDB), GraphQL, and Kafka or similar tools, emphasizing reliability, performance, and scalability.
• Develop cloud-native, event-driven solutions using AWS services like EC2, S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, EventBridge and Kinesis.
• Write clean, secure, maintainable code with unit testing, logging, and monitoring.
• Participate in design reviews and technical discussions to deepen architectural knowledge.
• Optimize system performance through profiling and bottleneck analysis.
• Follow Agile practices including stand-ups, retrospectives, and iterative delivery.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Java and Spring Boot.
• Hands-on experience with AWS (Lambda, ECS, CloudFormation, IAM).
• Proficient in REST APIs, microservices, and event-driven architecture (Kafka, Kinesis, EventBridge).
• Proficient in integrating experimentation platforms (e.g., Split.io , Statsig, Eppo).

Additional Information

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 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 to understand why.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.