Director Architecture

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 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 We re looking for an experienced Lead Solution Architect to define design and evolve AWS-based batch and data processing solutions Partnering with engineering and product teams you ll guide designs from concept to deployment ensuring platforms are secure scalable high-performance and cost-efficient This is a strategic hands-on leadership role shaping our UKI Batch Platform and influencing cloud and product architecture across the business What You ll Do Define and execute the architectural application strategy and roadmap for the UKI Batch Platform aligning with cloud transformation and business priorities Collaborate with Product teams to define the UKI Batch strategy and integrate it into the broader organisational roadmap Lead the technical design for multiple platform initiatives ensuring alignment with best practices and enterprise standards Design secure scalable solutions using AWS services and Experian-developed capabilities Ensure all solutions meet critical non-functional requirements including scalability performance observability and FINOPS cost optimisation Partner with engineering to ensure delivery quality resilience and maintainability Evaluate and adopt emerging AWS services design patterns and tools to accelerate delivery and improve platform robustness Chair or participate in architecture reviews providing actionable constructive feedback to teams Promote reusability quality engineering standards and architectural alignment across global teams Qualifications 7 years in solution architecture or senior technical design roles Proven ability to set architectural vision and influence senior stakeholders in Product and the wider business Strong AWS experience with the AWS Well-Architected Framework solid track record in data platform ETL and batch processing architectures Proficiency in C NET and at least one other language Scala Python preferred Ability to work effectively across engineering product and compliance teams guiding solutions from strategy to deployment Impact As Lead Solution Architect you will shape and safeguard the architecture of the UKI Batch Platform - a mission-critical data processing foundation that underpins multiple flagship products delivers workloads for strategic clients and supports multi-million-pound annual revenues Your leadership will ensure these platforms scale efficiently remain secure and resilient and consistently meet stringent performance compliance and client SLAs By aligning technical architecture with business priorities you ll enable faster product innovation accelerate time-to-market for new capabilities and ensure the platform continues to be a trusted high-throughput engine for hundreds of millions of consumer records and strategic customer workloads In doing so you will not only preserve current revenue streams but also unlock opportunities for growth through new data products advanced analytics and integration of AI LLM capabilities - reinforcing our market leadership and deepening our most strategic customer relationships Additional Information 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 TM 2024 Fortune Global Top 25 Great Place To Work TM 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 Experian Careers - 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