Lead Solution Architect

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, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realise 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

Job description

• Experian is looking for a Lead Solution Architect in our Technology team.

• You will be #LI-hybrid based in Hyderabad and reporting to CTO EMAP Engineering

  
  

• This is an individual contributor (Non-Managerial) role 

  
  

• The candidate would possess a strong analytical mind, be a technical and creative thinker, have a strong aptitude for problem solving, and have a keen eye for detail.

  
  

• The ideal candidate will have excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, along with the fervent desire to continuously learn about different products and technologies.

  
  
• You will be responsible for defining the organizational application architecture vision and playing a pivotal role in planning, shaping, and driving technical processes and strategies to achieve business outcomes.
• Additionally, you will drive innovation and lead major transformation projects within the application domain.
• You will also suggest and drive forward infrastructure and tooling improvements that enable the business to confidently operate at pace.
• You will develop end-to-end architectural solutions for new and existing business requirements, ensuring alignment with the organisation's strategic goals.
• Evaluate, design, and recommend scalable solutions for various credit bureau services.
• Define architectural blueprints and ensure their alignment with business and IT strategies. 
• You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and infrastructure teams, to ensure seamless implementation of solutions.
• You will collaborate with business teams across multiple countries to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• You will act as a bridge between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders to ensure clear communication and alignment.
• Ensuring alignment with global enterprise architecture strategy, ensuring compliance with architectural standards, frameworks, and governance.
• Standardise technology stacks across regions, driving efficiency and interoperability.
• Assist in creating a regional technology roadmap that supports the organisation’s growth and innovation objectives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and frameworks, providing recommendations on their applicability to the business.
• Lead pilot initiatives for innovative solutions, ensuring their scalability and alignment with enterprise goals.
• Promote the adoption of modern technologies, such as cloud platforms, APIs, and AI-driven solutions, to optimize business outcomes.
• Ensure all solutions meet regulatory and compliance requirements across different geographies, such as GDPR, CCPA, or local credit bureau regulations.
• Collaborate with the InfoSec team to integrate security best practices into solution designs.
• Design solutions that cater to multi-country operations, addressing challenges such as data residency, localization, and regional compliance.
• Optimize solutions for scalability, performance, and cost-efficiency in a global environment.
• Support business expansion into new markets by ensuring the scalability of existing systems.
• Identify and resolve technical issues as they arise, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. What you’ll need to bring to the party

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience as Solution Architect.
• Experience with software engineering practices and design such as: coding standards, Agile (scrum) methodologies and test-driven development.
• Experience designing solutions for scalability and reliability; knowledge in Microservices and SaaS architecture, Web Services/SOA Connectivity.
• Proficient in OOAD and software technologies including Java (Client-side, Server-side, Security APIs, Web development, Spring/MVC/Spring Boot, JSP/Servlets, OSGi, Hibernate), SaaS (Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka), Workflow, BPM platforms, Business rules frameworks, Enterprise Service Bus (ESB), Rest/JSON, SOAP/XML, Oracle, Single Sign-On (SSO), HTML5, Performance Tuning/Profiling, Testing frameworks.
• Experience in negotiations, presentation, programming, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms like AWS / Azure or Google Cloud to design scalable and secure solutions.
• Expertise in databases (SQL, NoSQL) and data warehousing solutions
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity practices to protect sensitive financial data.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes) for efficient development and deployment
• Regulatory Compliance - Knowledge of financial regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) to ensure compliance.
• Ability to align technology solutions with business goals and strategies.
• Proficiency in identifying and mitigating risks. Anticipate challenges, implement preventive measures, and adapt as needed.
• Ability to make effective decisions, address issues promptly, evaluate options, and make informed choices.
• Understanding of customer needs and translating them into technical requirements.
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements, technologies and market dynamics.  Flexibility in handling unexpected challenges
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to be an active listener, understand client requirements, and convey information clearly.
• Managing stakeholder expectations and providing regular updates build trust and enhance relationships.

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2024 (Fortune Global Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site and Glassdoor 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, color, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

Benefits

Experian care for employee's work life balance, health, safety and wellbeing. In support of this endeavor, we offer best-in-class family well-being benefits, enhanced medical benefits and paid time off.

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