Lead Technical Analyst

at  EXPERIAN

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Experian is the world’s leading global information services company. During life’s big moments – from buying a home or a car, to sending a child to college, to growing a business by connecting with new customers – we empower consumers and our clients to manage their data with confidence. We help individuals to take financial control and access financial services, businesses to make smarter decisions and thrive, lenders to lend more responsibly, and organisations to prevent identity fraud and crime.
We have 21,700 people operating across 30 countries and every day we’re investing in new technologies, talented people, and innovation to help all our clients maximise every opportunity. With corporate headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, we are listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN) and are a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.
Learn more at www.experianplc.com or visit our global content hub at our global news blog for the latest news and insights from the Group.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Lead you will be responsible for leading in developing prototypes, technical solutions, reusable software components and architecture framework by individual contribution or by leading a small technical team.

DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF

o Programing skills (JAVA, JavaScript, JQuery, Web Programming in general, UML)
o .Net & C# are added advantage
o Web service technologies such as SOAP, WSDL
o XML technologies (XSL, XSD, XPATH….)
o Security technologies (LDAP, encryption, certificates, security attacks…)
o Web platforms (IIS, Tomcat, WebSphere…)

o Performance Testing and optimization techniques and approach

• Database Oracle, MS SQL or DB2 is an advantage
• TCP/IP network environments including troubleshooting network related issues is an advantage
• Experience in middleware technologies such as IBM MQ or EAI types is an advantage
• Knowledge of all phases of software development including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing (integration, user, and performance), debugging and implementation
• Understanding of SDLC (Software Delivery LifeCycle) process
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to multi task and prioritize work
• Persistence and attention to detail in problem solving

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

We are looking for someone who has:
Proven successful technical leadership of development projects.
Strong organization skills – ability to handle a dynamic environment.
Positive and professional approach at all times.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Initiative and ability to demonstrate a pro-active approach to tasks.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To lead a small technical team with individual contribution in designing and developing:-
  o Prototypes or proof-of-concept to mitigate architectural or technical concerns.
  o Technical solutions to solve the problems at hand.

o Reusable software components (that may be part of architectural framework).

• Work closely with the Technical consultant and the project team by:-

o Participating in architectural and design activities.
o Contributing in technical discussion and/or brainstorming sessions.
o Identifying reusable components candidates and promote the usage of the same.

o As a liaison person between the team and consultant

• Champion the use of software development best-practices such as TDD and design patterns.
• Expect to lead technical initiative organize by EDQ.
• Identify code refactoring candidates and provide advice on the same.
• Participate in initiatives that improve processes and/or procedures that contribute to performance effectiveness and efficiencies.
• Communicate work progress and all (work related) pertinent information in an accurate and timely manner to the Scrum Master.
• Performing miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.