Vice President, Software Engineering

Talantir; Franklin (TN); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K matching

Flexible work environment

Paid holidays

Job summary

Experian is seeking a VP of Software Engineering in Franklin, TN to lead our engineering strategy and operations with a focus on AWS-driven innovation in the healthcare sector. You will drive cloud transformation, scale engineering, and ensure regulatory compliance while mentoring large teams across the organization.

You will collaborate with Product, Security, Compliance, and Data Science teams to deliver high-quality, scalable software solutions, staying ahead of modern engineering trends and

Qualifications

• 15+ years in software engineering
• 7+ years in senior leadership
• Hands-on AWS migration of database-heavy apps
• Experience with healthcare data & HIPAA compliance
• Strong mentoring and team-building
• Able to translate complex tech to non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering strategy and operations
• Drive AWS-driven cloud transformation at scale
• Oversee large, diverse engineering teams
• Manage large-scale migrations from on-prem to AWS
• Ensure quality, security, and regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with product, security, compliance, and data science teams

Skills

AWS experience

Leadership

Cloud migration

Healthcare data security

Data architecture

Stakeholder communication

HIPAA awareness

DevOps practices

AI/ML basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

AWS (EC2, RDS, Aurora)

S3, Lambda, EKS, CloudFormation

SQL Server/.NET legacy knowledge

Job 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 digital 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 realise their financial goals and help them to save time and money.We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agrifinance, insurance, and many more industry segments.We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data and to innovate. A FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 23,300 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

Job Description

As the VP, Software Engineering, in Franklin, TN, you will report to Experian Health. You will lead our engineering strategy and operations, with a focus on AWS driven innovation, in the healthcare sector, and will be experienced with cloud transformation and driving excellence at scale.

You will:Bring hands-on expertise in AWS, migrating complex, data-intensive applications from on-premises data centers to AWSWork with Product Management to align engineering projects with product vision, ensure seamless delivery of features, and translate requirements into scalable, high-quality technical solutionsDevelop the software engineering strategy, implement, and ensure agreement on organizational goals and the broader visionManage a large, diverse engineering organization, promoting a culture of innovation, collaboration, and learningLead large-scale migration of database-heavy applications from on-premises infrastructure to AWS, ensuring minimal disruption, maximum scalability, and optimized performancePromote best practices in architecture, design and development, testing, deployment, and operations. Advocate for using AWS services to accelerate time-to-market and increase business readinessEnsure products meet rigorous quality standards and comply with healthcare industry regulations, including HIPAA and other relevant standardsCollaborate with Product, Security, Compliance, Data Science, and other teams. Communicate with executive leadership, board, and external partnersStay up to date with the latest technologies and trends in cloud computing and healthcare technology. Foster an environment that encourages experimentation and the use of modern engineering solutions

Qualifications

• 15+ years' of progressive professional experience in software engineering
• 7+ years' in a senior leadership capacity managing large, diverse engineering teams
• Demonstrated, hands-on experience architecting and migrating, and managing large-scale, database-intensive applications on AWS. Deep familiarity with AWS services such as EC2, RDS, Aurora, Lambda, S3, Fargate, EKS, CloudFormation, and IAM
• Substantial experience migrating applications and databases from traditional data centers to AWS, including planning, execution, and optimization phases. Experience migrating legacy Microsoft solutions to modern AWS solutions
• Experience with healthcare data, compliance requirements, and security best practices.
• Background in building, mentoring, and retaining engineering teams. Promote transformation and foster a culture of accountability and progression
• Convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences and senior partners
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with legacy Microsoft technologies, including SQL Server, .NET, MSMQ.
• Advanced AWS certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect Professional, DevOps Engineer, Database – Specialty) AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification
• Background in Agile software development methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Experience with data privacy and security frameworks such as HITRUST, SOC2, and NIST
• Experience developing AI models, optimizing algorithms, implementing and deploying AI solutions to solve real-world problems Demonstrated expertise with AI frameworks, application to software development, and applying agentic AI to solve real-world problems
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field

Additional Information

Benefits/Perks:

• Great compensation package and bonus plan
• Core benefits including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K
• Flexible work environment, ability to work remote, hybrid or in-office
• Flexible time off including volunteer time off, vacation, sick and 12-paid holidays
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At Experian, our people and culture set us apart. We're deeply committed to creating an environment where everyone feels they belong and can excel. From inclusion and authenticity to work/life balance, development, wellness, collaboration, and recognition, we focus on what truly matters. Our people-first approach has earned us global recognition: World's Best Workplaces 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work 2025 in 26 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024, among others.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay range for this position is listed above. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors such as job-related skills, experience, and education. You will be also eligible for a variable pay opportunity.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for all groups protected under applicable federal, state and local law, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.