Senior Software Engineer

Company Description

Experian unlocks the power of data to create opportunities for consumers, businesses and society. We gather, analyze and process data in ways others can’t. We help individuals take financial control and access financial services, businesses make smarter decision and thrive, lenders lend more responsibly, and organizations prevent identity fraud and crime. For more than 125 years, we’ve helped consumers and clients prosper, and economies and communities flourish – and we’re not done. Our 17,800 people in 45 countries believe the possibilities for you, and our world, are growing. We’re investing in new technologies, talented people and innovation so we can help create a better tomorrow.

Job Description

Experian Partner Solutions (EPS) is looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong PHP and front-end technologies background to work with our critical platform and to support maintenance activities.  Senior Software Engineers are hands-on coders as well as high-level designers and thinkers - they are responsible for designing, developing, building, testing and deploying web tier applications.

Responsibilities: 

• Work independently and offer insights and analysis on existing codebase.  

• Performance considerations are second nature 

• Works effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment 

• Participates in the estimates for projects based on interface wireframes/desired functionality. 

• Develop re-usable patterns and encourage innovation that will improve team velocity. 

• Researches emerging topics related to assigned tasks 

• Participates in all pertinent project meetings 

• Provides appropriate research to support business and information technology groups within the organization 

• Advises on options, impact on other business processes, and system priorities 

• Prioritizes assigned tasks and keeps manager up to date on status and roadblocks 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.  

• 7 + years’ experience with front-end development using PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS/SCSS, responsive design. 

• 6 + years OO and MVC software/web/API dev experience required 

• Expert level knowledge in PHP required. 

• Expertise in Symfony preferred.  

• 3+ years’ experience in creating and consuming RESTFUL webservices using PHP. 

• React.js skills desirable. 

• Knowledge in Cloud/Hybrid Cloud AWS would be a plus. 

• Use of Git SCM command line and tools required. 

• Behavior driven design experience preferred. 

• Experience with Agile Methodologies. 

Soft Skills: 

• Strong knowledge of software development and project management methodologies 

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills 

• Good oral and written communication skills 

• Good organizational skills 

• Recognize and acknowledge the value of other's contributions  

• Recognizes other’s emotions and responds with empathy 

• Must possess excellent time management and prioritization skills 

• Positive, active member of a team, who can express opinions in a constructive manner. Networks with senior members in their area of expertise. 

Additional Information

• Additional languages: Python, Java, .net
• Direct experience as SRE
• Additional DevOps experience
• Experience with logging and monitoring tools such as Datadog and Splunk
   

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