Senior Software Engineer

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Job Summary: We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the evolution of a petabyte-scale data platform on AWS, designing and building scalable data pipelines. Key Highlights: 1. Lead the evolution of a petabyte-scale AWS data platform 2. Build and optimize scalable data pipelines 3. Serve as a technical leader, mentoring engineers and promoting best practices Senior Software Engineer Full\-time Employee Status: Regular Role Type: Hybrid Department: Technology Schedule: Full Time **Company Description** ----------------------- Serasa Experian is Brazil’s first and largest Datatech company. A leader in risk and opportunity intelligence solutions focused on credit journeys, authentication, and fraud prevention. With cutting-edge technology, innovation, and top talent, we transform risk uncertainty into the best decision—helping individuals achieve their dreams and enabling businesses of all sizes and sectors to thrive. We have 22\.000 people operating across 32 countries, and every day we invest in new technologies, talented professionals, and innovation to help all our clients maximize every opportunity. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Experian is listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN) and is a constituent of the FTSE 100\. **Job Description** ------------------- We are looking for a Data \| Software Engineer to lead the evolution of a petabyte\-scale data platform on AWS. In this role, you will design and build highly scalable, resilient, and high‑performance data pipelines and services, applying advanced software and data engineering practices. You will collaborate closely with product, engineering, and operations teams to enable next‑generation data‑driven marketing solutions, accelerate innovation, and ensure long‑term platform scalability and reliability. **Your key responsibilities** * **Design, implement, and evolve a petabyte‑scale AWS data platform**, applying advanced engineering, distributed systems principles, and cloud‑native practices to ensure performance, reliability, and scalability. * **Build and optimize highly scalable data pipelines** using Scala, Spark, and cloud‑native services, ensuring efficient, resilient, and production‑ready data processing that supports analytics and downstream products. * **Act as a principal‑level technical leader**, mentoring engineers, driving high‑quality code reviews, and promoting best practices to elevate engineering maturity across the organization. * **Contribute to architectural and design decisions**, working closely with architects, product owners, and engineering leadership to guide platform evolution aligned with business strategy. * **Plan and deliver complex technical initiatives**, ensuring high‑quality outcomes, predictable execution, and effective collaboration within agile value‑stream teams. * **Ensure operational readiness** by following coding standards, testing practices, monitoring strategies, and release procedures, supporting production deployments to maintain platform stability. * **Explore and adopt modern technologies**, such as GraphQL integrations, vector databases, and AI/LLM‑based techniques, enhancing data access, platform usability, and development efficiency. **Qualifications** ------------------ **What we expect from you** * Expert‑level software and data engineering experience in large‑scale data platforms. * Deep experience building petabyte‑scale systems using **Scala** and **Apache Spark**. * Strong expertise across the **AWS data ecosystem** (Glue, S3, Athena, Managed Airflow, Iceberg). * Advanced understanding of **distributed systems** and highly parallelized workloads. * Strong skills in **query optimization, data partitioning, and efficient storage patterns**. * Cloud ecosystem mastery (AWS required; Azure/GCP are pluses). * Experience influencing long‑term architecture and platform design. * Excellent code review, mentorship, and technical leadership capabilities. * Hands‑on experience working in **agile environments** and collaborating across multiple engineering teams. * Strong version control and multi‑repo collaboration skills (Git, GitHub, Bitbucket). * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience. * Relevant experience. * **\+ Advanced English and availability to work hybrid in São Carlos/SP.** **Nice to have** * Experience with **DBT** or modern transformation frameworks. * Knowledge of **concurrent and parallel programming**. * Familiarity with **Angular** and **TypeScript**. * Experience with **vector databases** (pgvector, Redis vector fields, etc.). * Practical experience applying **AI/LLM techniques** to data platforms, data access, or software quality. **Additional Information** -------------------------- **Why this role matters** This role protects Experian’s reputation and ensures ethical, compliant operations across Brazil. By combining regulatory rigor with pragmatic solutions and commercial insight, the Head of Compliance enables sustainable growth while safeguarding the interests of customers, employees, and stakeholders. Serasa Experian is much more than you imagine. With a purpose of creating a better future by expanding opportunities for individuals and businesses, we are over 4,000 people in Brazil, working across diverse teams and specialties. Here, every skill and perspective complements one another—you can do what you love most. We are committed to building an inclusive culture and an environment where people can balance their careers with personal commitments and interests, prioritizing well-being. We are deeply dedicated to being one of the country’s best and most innovative employers—delivering extraordinary experiences and careers for our people. Our strong “people-first” approach is externally recognized through numerous market certifications: we’ve been honored by Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries and earned the international Top Employers certification, recognized as one of the best companies for young professionals, and hold a 4.6 rating on Glassdoor. Each recognition confirms we’re on the right path—creating an ever-better workplace for our talents. Experian Careers \- Creating a better tomorrow together **Job Location** ---------------- I'm interested Privacy Notice Cookies Settings