Experian Software Solutions (ESS) is the global product and engineering function delivering world-class software solutions. ESS is structured around core business areas: Analytics, Decisioning, Identity & Fraud (ID&F), and Solutions. ESS is comprised of ~1,100 people across 14 countries, almost 80% of whom are engineers.
We looking for an experienced Head of Software Engineering to provide strategic engineering leadership across the ID&F global organisation, combining people leadership, technology modernisation, and delivery accountability. You will be a senior partner to business and technology stakeholders, shaping how engineering teams operate, innovate, and deliver at scale.
You will be required to travel to our London office once a week to meet senior stakeholders.
As the Head of Software Engineering, you will
- Build and lead high-performing, globally distributed engineering teams, setting clear direction, priorities, accountability, and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Drive delivery excellence by translating strategic objectives into executable plans, measurable outcomes, and sustainable operating rhythms that ensure consistent, high-quality delivery.
- Champion an AI-native engineering culture by embedding AI, automation, and data-driven decision-making into software development, delivery practices, and operational processes.
- Provide technical leadership with expertise in Java Full Stack, .NET, AWS, EKS, Claude, Cursor, and modern engineering and deployment practices to guide solution design and technical strategy.
- Lead technology modernisation initiatives, simplifying legacy environments and accelerating the adoption of new platforms, tools, architectures, and ways of working.
- Act as a trusted advisor and solution provider for complex business and technology challenges, applying structured thinking, sound judgment, and pragmatic decision-making.
- Partner closely with product, engineering, operations, and business stakeholders to align priorities, remove blockers, manage dependencies, and deliver scalable solutions.
- Ensure all engineering decisions and execution activities align with governance, security, compliance, enterprise risk standards, and organisational objectives.
- Own workforce planning and talent strategy, including hiring, succession planning, capability development, diversity initiatives, and coaching people managers to build strong leadership pipelines.
- Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and resourcing strategies while representing engineering in senior leadership forums, providing visibility into risks, dependencies, performance, and strategic progress.
Qualifications
- Strong people leadership experience, building, coaching and developing global engineering teams, driving engineering best practice and providing technical leadership.
- Proficient in .NET, AWS, EKS, Devops, Claude, Cursor based engineering and deployment practices. Any experience in Java is highly desirable.
- Experience using AI tools and driving adoption across engineering teams.
- Experience working within a secure development environment.
- Expertise in building strong relationships with teams and leaders globally and influencing decision making using a data driven approach.
- Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and learning, encouraging teams to challenge the status quo and adopt better ways of working
- Demonstrate a strategic mindset while staying close to execution and driving delivery of solutions.
- Solves problems with a business-first and technology-informed mindset and adapts quickly and works effectively through ambiguity
Additional Information
Benefits package includes:
- Hybrid working - 40% office based
- Great compensation package and discretionary bonus
- Core benefits include Pension, Bupa healthcare, Sharesave Scheme and more
- 25 days annual leave with 8 bank holidays and 3 volunteering days. You can purchase additional annual leave.
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 Affliative Action employer. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.
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Experian is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, making it an ideal place for professionals looking to make a significant impact in the field of engineering. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to continuous learning opportunities and the chance to lead cutting-edge projects in AI and cloud technologies. Located in a dynamic environment, Experian offers competitive benefits and a supportive atmosphere that encourages work-life balance and professional development.
