Senior Software Engineer - Python

Salary: £65,000 - 105,000 per year

Requirements:

• 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Technologies:

• AWS
• Backend
• Support
• Python
• TDD
• Cloud

More:

We are Experian, a global data and technology company powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We operate across a range of markets, including financial services, healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and more, and we invest in people and advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. We have a team of 25,200 people in 32 countries. This is a full-time Backend Senior Software Engineer role in our Information Technology function at an experience level listed as not applicable. We offer a hybrid-based role with 40% office presence, a great compensation package with discretionary bonus plan, core benefits including pension and BUPA healthcare, and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. We are proud of our people-first, inclusive, and purpose-driven culture and our award-winning workplace recognition.

last updated 36 week of 2026