Lead II - Software Engineering

UST; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

UST is seeking a Senior Backend/API Security Developer (B2) to design, develop and secure enterprise-grade APIs on AWS, emphasizing strong security practices and scalable architectures.

The role requires driving API security standards, implementing secure patterns, and serving as a technical leader for a world-class API engineering practice in a cloud-native environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in cloud-native API development and security.
• Experience with OWASP API Security standards and OAuth/OIDC.
• Strong understanding of microservices architectures and REST/GraphQL APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and secure enterprise-grade APIs handling highly sensitive data.
• Drive API security standards and secure architecture patterns.
• Lead and mentor API security engineering practices across teams.

Skills

AWS

Node.js

OAuth 2.0

PostgreSQL

Job description

Role Description

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Who We Are

At UST, we help the world’s best organizations grow and succeed through transformation. Bringing together the right talent, tools, and ideas, we work with our client to co-create lasting change. Together, with over 30,000 employees in 30+ countries, we build for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process. Visit us at .

Summary

UST is looking for Senior Backend/API Security Developer (B2 Grade) Band / Level B2 | Senior Engineer / Lead Engineer

Primary Technology

Stack Backend: Python / Node.js / Java Cloud Platform: AWS API Technologies: REST APIs, Microservices, GraphQL, OpenAPI/Swagger Security: OAuth 2.0, OIDC, JWT, OWASP API Security Top 10, Encryption, IAM AWS Services: API Gateway, Lambda, ECS/EKS, IAM, Secrets Manager, KMS, WAF, CloudWatch DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Jenkins), SonarQube Data Stores: PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB

Role Summary

We are seeking a Senior Backend/API Security Developer (B2) with strong expertise in Python, Node.js, or Java and AWS, responsible for designing, developing, and securing enterprise-grade APIs that handle highly sensitive data. The ideal candidate will drive API security standards, implement secure architecture patterns, and serve as a key technical leader in building a world-class API engineering practice. Experience with cloud-native development, OWASP API Security standards, OAuth2/OIDC, and large-scale microservices architectures is required.

Skills

AWS, Node.js, OAuth 2.0, PostgreSQL

What We Believe

We’re proud to embrace the same values that have shaped UST since the beginning. Since day one, we’ve been building enduring relationships and a culture of integrity. And today, it's those same values that are inspiring us to encourage innovation from everyone, to champion diversity and inclusion and to place people at the centre of everything we do.

Humility

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity

We honour our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation.

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, colour, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

• To support and promote the values of UST.
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures.

Skills

AWS, Node.js, OAuth 2.0, PostgreSQL