Vice President, Software Engineering

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

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 digital 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 realise their financial goals and help them to save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agrifinance, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data and to innovate. A FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 23,300 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

Experian Health provides industry-leading solutions for revenue cycle management, identity management, patient engagement and care management.

As a VP, Software Engineering, you will report to the CTO of Experian Health, and lead our engineering strategy and operations, with a focus on AWS driven innovation. This is a great opportunity for a leader experienced with cloud transformation and driving excellence at scale.

You will:

• Develop the software engineering strategy, implementation, and agreement on organizational goals and the broader vision
• Work with Product Management to align engineering projects with product vision, ensure seamless delivery of features, and translate requirements into scalable, high-quality technical solutions
• Manage a large, diverse engineering organization, promoting a culture of innovation, collaboration, and learning
• Lead large-scale migration of database-heavy applications from on-premises infrastructure to AWS, ensuring minimal disruption, maximum scalability, and optimized performance
• Promote best practices in architecture, design and development, testing, deployment, and operations. Advocate for using AWS services to accelerate time-to-market and increase business readiness
• Ensure products meet rigorous quality standards and comply with healthcare industry regulations, including HIPAA and other relevant standards
• Collaborate with Product, Security, Compliance, Data Science, and other teams. Communicate with executive leadership, board, and external partners
• Stay up to date with the latest technologies and trends in cloud computing and healthcare technology. Foster an environment that encourages experimentation and the use of modern engineering solutions

• 15+ years of progressive professional experience in software engineering
• 7+ years in a senior leadership capacity managing large, diverse engineering teams
• Demonstrated, hands-on experience architecting and managing large-scale, database-intensive applications in the cloud, ideally in AWS with familiarity with AWS services such as EC2, RDS, Aurora, Lambda, S3, Fargate, EKS, CloudFormation, and IAM
• Substantial experience migrating applications and databases from traditional data centers to the cloud; including planning, execution, and optimization phases. Ideally experience migrating legacy Microsoft solutions to modern AWS solutions
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with legacy Microsoft technologies, including SQL Server, .NET, MSMQ
• Background in Agile software development methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Experience with data privacy and security frameworks such as HITRUST, SOC2, and NIST
• Experience developing AI models, optimizing algorithms, implementing and deploying AI solutions to solve real-world problems
• Demonstrated expertise with AI frameworks, application to software development, and applying agentic AI to solve real-world problems
• Background in building, mentoring, and retaining engineering teams, while promoting transformation and fostering a culture of accountability
• Ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences and senior partners
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications 

• AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification
• Experience with healthcare data, compliance requirements, and security best practices. 

Location

• Prefer Franklin, TN or close to one of our North America hubs (Allen, TX, Austin, TX, Costa Mesa, CA, New York City, NY, San Jose, CA, Schaumburg, IL, Scottsdale, AZ)

Benefits/Perks:

• Comprehensive executive level total rewards package
• Flexible time off including unlimited vacation, volunteer time off, and 12 paid holidays
• Core benefits including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K
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At Experian, our people and culture set us apart. We're deeply committed to creating an environment where everyone feels they belong and can excel. From inclusion and authenticity to work/life balance, development, wellness, collaboration, and recognition, we focus on what truly matters. Our people-first approach has earned us global recognition: World's Best Workplaces™ 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work™ 2025 in 26 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024, among others.

Want to see what life at Experian is really like? Explore Experian Life on social or visit our careers site.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay range for this position is listed above. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors such as job-related skills, experience, and education. You will be also eligible for a variable pay opportunity.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for all groups protected under applicable federal, state and local law, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.