Senior Cloud Engineer - Cloud & AI (AWS Focus)

Experian is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer with an AWS focus to design and implement modern, cloud-native, and AI-enabled solutions. This role involves hands-on cloud engineering and solution architecture, collaborating with senior architects to build secure, scalable, and resilient systems using AWS technologies. The engineer will contribute to the UKI future state architecture, integrate AI/LLMs, maintain IaC and CI/CD pipelines, and support troubleshooting, while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.

Must Have

• 2-4 years experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or software development with solution design exposure.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services (Lambda, ECS/EKS, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, RDS).
• Proficiency in Python, C#, or Java.
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes or ECS.
• Experience with Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Understanding of CI/CD practices and tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CodePipeline).
• Exposure to AI/ML technologies.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to design and implement cloud solutions aligned with enterprise standards.
• Support development of UKI future state architecture.
• Implement AWS services following best practices.
• Apply microservices, serverless, and DDD principles.
• Maintain and enhance IaC templates and CI/CD pipelines.

Good to Have

• Awareness of architectural frameworks (e.g., TOGAF).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Interest in integrating AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) into cloud-native applications.

Perks & Benefits

• DEI initiatives
• Work/life balance
• Development opportunities
• Authenticity
• Collaboration
• Wellness programs
• Reward & recognition
• Volunteering opportunities

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, 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 realize 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

Ready to shape the future? We are a global technology-driven organization committed to innovation, data intelligence, and scalable digital transformation. Our mission is to empower businesses and communities through cutting-edge cloud and AI solutions. We believe in fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and impactful change.

You will combine hands-on cloud engineering with solution architecture responsibilities to design and implement modern, cloud-native, and AI-enabled solutions. You will work closely with senior architects and engineering teams to build secure, scalable, and resilient systems using AWS technologies. This position offers a unique opportunity to deepen your technical expertise while gaining exposure to enterprise-scale architecture and strategic design.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with architects to design and implement cloud solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
• Participate in solution design discussions, providing input on feasibility, performance, and scalability.
• Support the development and rollout of the UKI future state architecture by building reusable components and automation scripts.
• Implement AWS-based services and infrastructure following best practices for security, cost-efficiency, and resilience.
• Apply principles of microservices, serverless computing, and Domain-Driven Design (DDD) in solution implementation.
• Assist in integrating AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) into cloud-native applications.
• Maintain and enhance Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) templates and CI/CD pipelines.
• Contribute to architectural documentation, including blueprints, deployment guides, and operational runbooks.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and share insights with the broader team.
• Support troubleshooting and performance tuning of cloud-based systems.
• Work closely with global teams to ensure architectural alignment and promote reuse of patterns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2–4 years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or software development roles, with exposure to solution design.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services such as Lambda, ECS/EKS, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, and RDS.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, C#, or Java).
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes or ECS).
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Understanding of CI/CD practices and tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CodePipeline).
• Exposure to AI/ML technologies and interest in integrating them into cloud solutions.
• Awareness of architectural frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) and Agile methodologies is a plus.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

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 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 to understand why.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important 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, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

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