Posted 11 Nov 2026 (today) · Job 101972 · Read from the employer's SmartRecruiters board, last checked 11 Nov 2026, 17:21 UTC

Senior Software Engineer - Python

Experian · London, United Kingdom

Apply on Experian’s siteAsk about this jobApply opens the employer’s own application. Nothing is sent from here.

What the posting says

Each fact was read from this posting and checked:Statedin the posting, quotedConflictsposted two ways, both shownNot mentionedwe looked; it is not there

Employment typeStated
Full time

Not mentioned in this posting

We read the whole posting. These are not in it. Not a no: ask the recruiter, in your own words.

PayNot mentioned
The posting does not say
Work arrangementNot mentioned
The posting does not say
ShiftNot mentioned
The posting does not say
ExperienceNot mentioned
The posting does not say
EducationNot mentioned
The posting does not say
Visa sponsorshipNot mentioned
The posting does not say

Requirements, each with its sentence from the posting

These are the employer’s words. The index does not judge whether you meet them.

  • No requirement has been itemized for this posting yet. The employer’s words are in the full posting below.
Read the full posting as the employer wrote it

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.

Job Description

We are looking for a Backend Senior Software Engineer to help design, build, and operate backend systems. Reporting into our Engineering Director, you will work on production software used by customers and partners, and your work will have an impact on the reliability, usability, and evolution of our platform.

Responsibilities:

  • You will own the full Software Development Lifecycle, from understanding requirements and contributing to design decisions through to implementation, testing, deployment, monitoring, and production support.
  • Design, build, and operate backend services, including APIs, integrations, reporting, and data-focused systems.
  • Collaborate closely with Engineers, Product, and Data Scientists to shape solutions and support data-driven product capabilities.
  • Manage systems in production, including monitoring, debugging, and continuous improvement.
  • Deliver changes frequently and safely, balancing speed with high quality and reliability.
  • Communicate technical decisions and trade-offs clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Qualifications

  • Solid backend experience using Python in production and experience building and running backend systems end to end.
  • Experience building and operating systems on AWS.
  • Experience practising Test Driven Development (TDD) and a strong appreciation for automated testing.
  • Experience with pair programming or other collaborative development practices.
  • The ability to explain technical concepts and trade-offs clearly to different audiences.

Additional Information

Benefits include

  • Hybrid-based role 40% office base
  • Great compensation package and discretionary bonus plan
  • Core benefits include pension, BUPA healthcare and more
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's people first, inclusive and purpose driven culture is multi award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2025 (Fortune Global Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 26 countries to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or explore our Careers Site to understand why. Experian is also proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

Experian Careers - Creating a better tomorrow together

Find out what its like to work for Experian by clicking here

Experian Careers - Creating a better tomorrow together

Find out what its like to work for Experian by clicking here

The posting text is reproduced as the employer wrote it; the index adds nothing to it.