API Sr Software Engineer I

Framework Ventures; New Delhi; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Zinnia is the leading technology platform for accelerating life and annuities growth. We are seeking a Sr Software Engineer to execute the product’s vision for a modern, API-first customer identity and access management system, enabling best end-to-end Life & Annuities solutions.

You will work with engineers to build a reusable framework for secure APIs and lead delivery with a focus on scalability and reliability.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience.
• Experience with TypeScript frameworks like NestJS.
• Experience implementing OAuth, SAML, OpenID Connect.
• Experience in building industry standard APIs.
• Experience with AWS services (Lambda, EC2, S3).
• Experience with DevOps tasks (CI/CD, monitoring).
• Ability to lead and work in cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement API policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Develop enterprise API solutions using an industry leading API platform (Kong).
• Help junior developers to ensure enterprise API solutions are implemented correctly.
• Integrate the enterprise CIAM solution for all internal and external APIs.
• Collaborate with CIAM team to extend its capability to serve our clients.

Skills

NestJS

OAuth

APIs

AWS

DevOps

Agile/Scrum

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s in CS/CE

Tools

Kong

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Zinnia is the leading technology platform for accelerating life and annuities growth. With innovative enterprise solutions and data insights, Zinnia simplifies the experience of buying, selling, and administering insurance products. All of which enables more people to protect their financial futures. Our success is driven by a commitment to three core values: be bold, team up, deliver value – and that we do.

WHO YOU ARE

As a Sr Software engineer, you will execute on product’s vision for a modern, frictionless, scalable, API‑first and persona‑driven customer identity and access management system, which collectively result in the best end‑to‑end Life & Annuities solution in the industry. You will partner with fellow engineers to create a reusable, predictable, and discoverable design and development framework allowing rapid, consistent, and maintainable customer authentication and authorization solutions. We are seeking a team player with leadership experience, exceptional users and API security skills, and a proven track record of successful delivery.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Design and implement API policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Develop enterprise API solutions using an industry leading API platform (Kong).
• Help junior developers to make sure that the enterprise API solutions are implemented correctly and in a timely manner.
• Integrate the enterprise CIAM solution for all internal and external APIs.
• Collaborate with CIAM team to extend its capability to serve our clients.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
• 7+ years of software development experience using typescript frameworks like NestJS.
• Working knowledge of implementing OAuth, SAML, OpenID Connect protocols.
• Experience in building industry standard APIs.
• Experience in API governance, versioning, and API APM.
• Experience with AWS services such as Lambda, EC2, S3, etc.
• Working knowledge of common DevOps tasks (Environment provisioning, CI/CD Pipelines, and application monitoring).
• Excellent work ethic. Ability to work and travel independently. Effective strategic thinking skills.
• Expert level communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills. Expert level troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to influence, lead, and work as part of a cross‑functional, distributed team.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

At Zinnia, you collaborate with smart, creative professionals who are dedicated to delivering cutting‑edge technologies, deeper data insights, and enhanced services to transform how insurance is done.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.