Staff Software Engineer – RubyOnRails

Title: Staff Software Engineer – RubyOnRails (Remote US Only)

Location: CA-Costa Mesa

About us, but we’ll be brief

Experian is the world’s leading global information services company, unlocking the power of data to create more opportunities for consumers, businesses and society. We are thrilled to share that FORTUNE has named Experian one of the 100 Best Companies to work for. In addition, for the last five years we’ve been named in the 100 “World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Forbes Magazine.

Staff Software Engineer (RubyOnRails), Experian Consumer Services

*This is a remote role, however Experian would prefer candidates located in the Eastern Time Zone, or able/willing to work EST hours.

Job Description

The Staff Software Engineer will play a key role in the design and development of key initiatives within the Insurance domain in Experian Consumer Services. Insurance is one of the fastest growing areas within Experian and we are looking for a strong Software Engineer who thrives in a fast-moving environment. The candidate will work very closely with product owners, architects, and engineering teams to deliver high quality, scalable, secure cloud-based technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, Development and Testing of key applications within Insurance Engineering.
• Development of technical solutions that are built for quality, scale and performance.
• Collaborate with the business, product management and PMO on product roadmaps and quarterly planning sessions.
• Participate in code and design reviews to minimize rework and catch issues early in the process.
• Ensure stable Production operations with focus on uptime, performance, security and reliability.
• Work efficiently as a part of a global team of engineers ensuring effective collaboration, communication, and delivery.
• Write secure, clean, and maintainable code, following industry best practices and coding standards.
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior team members.

Knowledge, Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field preferred or equivalent amount of experience, knowledge, and skills.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience working with RubyOnRails, building and maintaining scalable secure web applications.
• Experience with React and Nodejs.
• Proficiency in database technologies, such as MySQL and experience with data modeling and query optimization.
• Experience with testing frameworks like RSpec.
• Strong knowledge of web services and APIs, including RESTful architecture.
• Deep understanding and hands-on experience with ElasticSearch, including indexing, querying, and performance optimization.
• Able to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment and achieve results amidst constraints.
• Deep understanding of best design and software engineering practices, design principles and patterns and unit testing.
• Ability to mentor junior team members.
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and drive them to completion.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively collaborate with cross functional teams in an Agile development environment.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Our goal is to create a thriving, inclusive and diverse team where people love their work and love working together. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion is essential to our purpose of creating a better tomorrow. We value the uniqueness of every individual and want you to bring your whole, authentic self to work. For us, this is The Power of YOU (https://www.flipsnack.com/79B9EDC8B7A/the-power-of-you-report-external-2020/full-view.html) and it ensures that we live what we believe.

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. This position is also eligible for a variable pay opportunity and a comprehensive benefits package which includes health, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off including paid parental and family care leave, an employee stock purchase plan and a 401(k) plan with a company match.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We’re passionate about unlocking the power of data to transform lives and create opportunities for consumers, businesses, and society. For more than 125 years, we’ve helped people and economies flourish – and we’re not done.

We take our people’s agenda very seriously. We focus on what truly matters; diversity and inclusion, work/life balance, flexible working, development, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering, making an impact… the list goes on. See our DEI work in action (https://www.experian.com/diversity/our-commitment/index) !

The power of YOU (https://www.experianplc.com/media/4459/english-experiandei-report_2022.pdf) . We are building a culture where everyone is comfortable bringing their whole self to work. A place where we not only respect our differences and values but celebrate them in a positive and supportive environment.

Find out what is like to work for Experian and discover the Unexpected (https://www.experian.com/careers/) !