Team matters - Senior Software Developer Experian Employee Review

3.0
21 Mar 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Great work life balance. You get lots of holidays, plenty of days off, and no one balks at working from home regardless of which team you are on. 401k match is great with immediate vesting and the health plans are affordable and have low deductibles/out of pocket maximums. The bonus structure is great and you can get spot bonuses for various achievements like acing a project or submitting a patent application.

Cons

The team you are on will make or break you, as some teams are using or close to using the latest and greatest technology while others are still using VB6, Access, and old .NET frameworks. You often have to change teams in order to move up and some managers have unrealistic expectations and timelines. Since the recent president of the Experian Health unit left, that unit became far more corporate and lost the family feel it kept wanting to maintain.

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5.0
16 Jun 2026
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Pros

Great work culture! Everyone is welcoming. I really like the work-life balance.

Cons

There are really no cons that I can think of.

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Experian Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear that you’ve felt welcomed and supported, and that work‑life balance has been a positive part of your role at Experian. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and are happy to have you on the team.
1.0
6 Jul 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The fact they had Remote work

Cons

In my experience, management lacked consistency, transparency, and empathy when addressing employee concerns. After dedicating nearly 16 years to the company, I felt my years of service and commitment were not meaningfully considered when employment decisions were made. I received my first disciplinary action in February 2026 related to FMLA reporting requirements. From my perspective, I was placed on a final corrective action without prior coaching or progressive discipline, which I found surprising after many years with the company. A few months later, I was terminated following a security-related incident while working remotely. I felt I was not given a meaningful opportunity to explain the circumstances before the decision was made, leaving me with the impression that the outcome had already been determined. I also experienced frustration when seeking guidance from Human Resources regarding bereavement policies. I did not feel my concerns were fully addressed or that I received clear explanations to help me understand the company’s position. Overall, I left feeling unsupported and believing that HR’s primary role was to protect the organization’s interests rather than advocate for employees. While every workplace must uphold policies and compliance standards, I believe there should also be room for fairness, open communication, and consideration of an employee’s long-standing dedication and overall performance. My experience left me feeling undervalued and, ultimately, discarded after nearly 16 years of loyal service.

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