DevOps Lead at Experian

Hyderabad, Telangana, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jul, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

AWS, Terraform, CI/CD, Kubernetes, Docker, Python, DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code, Agile, Jenkins, AWS CDK, CloudFormation, Networking, Bash, IAM, GitOps

Industry

Information Services

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 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 We are looking for an enthusiastic DevOps Lead Engineer to work to work at the forefront of our cloud modernisation within our Credit & Verification Services. This is a hybrid role requiring travelling to Hyderabad office 40% per month. As a Lead DevOps Engineer, you will lead a high-performing agile engineering team responsible for delivering the product backlog of the Credit Report Cloud Foundation Platform. You will guide and mentor a team of DevOps engineers and collaborate closely with development teams to enable rapid and reliable infrastructure provisioning. Your leadership will be critical in piloting foundational setups, driving automation across CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring seamless integration with cloud-native environments. You will play a strategic role in accelerating development velocity, improving platform reliability, and fostering operational excellence. Key Responsibilities: Lead and mentor a team of DevOps engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the full software development lifecycle (SDLC). Own the design and implementation of scalable CI/CD pipelines across multiple teams. Architect and maintain reusable Infrastructure as Code (IaC) modules using Terraform, AWS CDK, or CloudFormation. Provision and manage resilient and scalable infrastructure on AWS, ensuring high availability and performance. Drive the adoption of DevSecOps practices, embedding security early in the development lifecycle. Implement and oversee robust monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure system health and observability. Ensure infrastructure meets standards for security, compliance, scalability, and cost-efficiency. Champion an automation-first mindset across the team and engineering practices. Provide technical leadership in fulfilling non-functional requirements such as performance, reliability, and scalability. Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail. Experience working in agile teams and contributing to sprint planning and retrospectives. Passion for continuous improvement and innovation in DevSecOps practices. Automation-first mindset – proactively seeks opportunities to automate and optimize engineering workflows. Qualifications Qualified with a degree in B.Sc. in Computer Science, MCA in Computer Science, Bachelor of Technology in Engineering, or higher. 8+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps roles, with at least 2 years in a leadership role. Proven experience in building and supporting cloud-native solutions on AWS (preferred), Azure, or Google Cloud. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail. Experience working in agile teams and contributing to sprint planning and retrospectives. Passion for continuous improvement and innovation in DevSecOps practices. Automation-first mindset – proactively seeks opportunities to automate and optimize engineering workflows. Required Technical Skills & Knowledge: Expertise in CI/CD tooling such as Jenkins, Bitbucket Pipelines, GitHub Actions, GitLab, Harness, AWS CodeBuild/CodeDeploy, or Azure Pipelines. Strong hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, AWS CDK, and/or CloudFormation. Deep understanding of networking fundamentals including IP addressing, DNS, routing, firewalls, and WAFs. Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, or Python. Experience with Docker and Kubernetes, with preference for Amazon EKS. Solid understanding of cloud security principles and IAM policy design. Experience working and leading a team in Agile environments and contributing to sprint planning and retrospectives. Desirable & Useful skills: Experience with GitHub Enterprise and GitOps practices. Familiarity with serverless architectures (e.g., AWS Lambda, Step Functions). Exposure to AI/ML tools and their integration into DevOps workflows. Knowledge of FinOps and cloud cost optimization strategies. AWS Certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer) are a strong plus. Experience with Generative AI (GenAI) in DevSecOps and software engineering contexts. 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™ 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. Experian Careers - Creating a better tomorrow together Find out what its like to work for Experian by clicking here Employee Status: Regular Role Type: Hybrid Department: Technology Schedule: Full Time

Responsibilities

Lead a high-performing agile engineering team to deliver the Credit Report Cloud Foundation Platform. Architect scalable CI/CD pipelines and manage resilient AWS infrastructure while driving DevSecOps practices.