Lead Software Engineer — Tools Engineering

Job overview

The Lead Software Engineer — Tools Engineering role is hybrid in Franklin, TN. Compensation is not specified. The role supports Experian’s Tools Engineering team as it modernizes legacy applications and adopts responsible AI-assisted engineering practices. The lead guides architecture and technical standards while contributing production code, mentoring engineers, and maintaining applications after modernization. The work advances the team’s modernization initiatives and supports reliable, secure software delivery.

What you'll do

• Lead modernization of legacy ASP.NET applications using React, TypeScript, and modern .NET APIs
• develop with React components and Material UI
• use AI tools such as Cursor and Claude for development, testing, and modernization
• establish standards for secure AI-assisted development and code review
• guide architecture, troubleshooting, and mentoring while coding
• define API, security, performance, and testing standards
• partner with product, architecture, security, and engineering teams
• oversee application reliability and maintenance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead software engineer

hybrid

franklin tn

experian

tools engineering

c#

microsoft .net

react

typescript

asp.net

ai-assisted engineering

cursor

claude

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), flexible work environment, flexible time off, volunteer time off, vacation, sick time, and 12 paid holidays.

Why this role

Requires 7+ years of software engineering experience with C# and .NET, 2+ years using AI-assisted engineering tools, and hands-on experience with React, APIs, modernization, testing, CI/CD, source control, and application security.

About the employer

Experian is hiring for this role. Industry: Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services. Sector: 51.