Junior Software Engineer - Ascend Technology Platform

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.

We are currently looking for a Software Engineer to join our Experian Software Solutions Team. 

In this role you will be expected to drive development process and automation excellence through good business, product awareness and utilization of software quality best practices. You will be part of an Agile development team, working with various stakeholders such as Product Managers, Product Owners, Delivery and Operations Experts, to deliver a high-quality software product.

What you will do: 

• Being part of all phases of Software Development Life Cycle;
• Taking part in software design discussions, software development, peer reviews;
• Write automation tests as part of development process;
• Supporting and extends the existing CI/CD pipelines;
• Participating in research and adoption of new tools and technologies;
• Collaborating with other team members in implementation, code reviews, Scrum ceremonies, etc

What we are expecting to bring: 

• Knowledge and experience in Java, Rest API, Spring Framework, Spring-MVC, Spring-Security;
• Good knowledge of OOP principles, data structures, algorithms & design pattern; 
• Experience with microservice architectures;
• Experience with building tools;
• Experience with Virtualization/Containerization;
• Knowledge of SQL and relational databases;
• Knowledge of version control system – preferably Git;
• Experience with test automation frameworks;
• Understanding of Software Development Lifecycle;
• Ability to investigate new technologies and communicate their advantages and disadvantages;
• Strong communication skills in English;

An advantage would be:

• Experience or Knowledge with some of the following technologies; Kubernetes, Docker and AWS, EKS, Jenkins, Kafka, Maven, unit testing frameworks, Prometheus/Grafana/Dynatrace; UI testing (Selenium, Cypress or similar); non-functional testing (JMeter);
• Basic knowledge of Linux/UNIX and networking;

Our uniqueness is that we truly celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are key differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what truly matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, engagement, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian’s strong people first approach is award winning; Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, FORTUNE Best Companies to work and Glassdoor Best Places to Work (globally 4.4 Stars) 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 a critical 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.

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