Lead Software Engineer IV - BenTech Integrations

The Standard India; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,200,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Standard India is seeking a Lead Software Engineer IV with deep hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, REST API development, Confluent Platform (Apache Kafka), and event-driven architecture to support the bentech integrations strategy.

This role collaborates with Product Owners, Architects, and cross-functional teams to build scalable, secure enterprise-grade services across API engineering and integration.

Qualifications

• B.Tech / B.E. in software engineering, Computer Science or Information Systems, or a related field is required.
• 10+ years of related experience.
• Deep hands-on experience designing and implementing enterprise-grade REST APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience with containerized application development using Docker and Kubernetes / AKS in Azure-based environments.
• Experience in load testing REST API applications with tools like JMeter, Gatling, or SOAPUI.
• Strong data background with experience in SQL and NoSQL.
• Experience in Microsoft Azure and Azure-native services for API platforms.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, GitHub, Maven, and CI/CD practices.
• Experience with API gateways and management platforms like Kong.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable REST APIs, services, and event-driven components.
• Translate business requirements into robust application functionality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across API engineering and integration delivery.
• Lead with SOLID, OpenAPI-driven design, and secure integration patterns.
• Work within Azure DevOps, GitHub, containerized environments, and CI/CD delivery models.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Kafka

Confluent Platform

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenAPI/Swagger

CI/CD

Azure DevOps

Education

B.Tech / B.E. in software engineering / CS / IS

Tools

Kafka Connect

Schema Registry

Kong Konnect

Job description

The next part of your journey is right around the corner — with Standard India A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others is the foundation for everything we do. With a customer-first mindset and an intentional focus on building strong teams across the nation, we’ve been able to uphold our legacy of financial stability while investing in new, innovative technologies that support the needs of our customers. Our high-performance culture, focused on operational excellence thrives thanks to remarkable people united by compassion and a customer-first commitment. Are you ready to make a difference?

Lead Software Engineer IV – BenTech Integrations

Job Summary

The Standard India is seeking a Lead Software Engineer IV with deep hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, REST API development, Confluent Platform ( Apache Kafka [PS1] ), and event-driven architecture to support the bentech integrations strategy. This strategy is intended to elevate The Standard customers’ overall digital experiences in enrollment, administration and claims through modern API-first and even-driven integration patterns that bridge The Standard’s vast insurance ecosystem & data with customer Human Capital Management Systems, broker digital solutions and data-intermediaries. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Product Owners, Product Analysts, Scrum Masters, Front-End Engineers, Software Developers in Test, Data Engineers, DevOps / Site Reliability Engineers, and Architects to build scalable, secure, and reliable enterprise-grade services. The ideal candidate will be a senior engineer who can take ownership with minimal direction, translate business requirements into application functionality, and provide technical leadership across API engineering and integration delivery. As a Lead Software Engineer IV, you will design and build complex, highly scalable, and reliable REST APIs, services, and event-driven components that deliver digital capabilities to customers. You will apply engineering best practices such as SOLID principles, OpenAPI-driven design, secure integration patterns, and performance-aware development across the software development life cycle. While this role should be comfortable working within Azure DevOps, GitHub, containerized environments, and CI/CD-enabled delivery models. [PS2] [MP3]

• Ability to work on-site in Bengaluru, India is a requirement of the role. *

Mode of Working: This role follows a hybrid work model, with a primary base in Bengaluru. While on-site presence is essential for key engagements, flexibility is offered for remote work based on business needs and team alignment.

Skills And Background You’ll Need

Education: B.Tech / B.E. in software engineering, Computer Science or Information Systems, or a related field is required.

Experience: 10+ years of related experience.

• Deep hands-on experience designing and implementing enterprise-grade REST APIs using Java and Spring Boot
• Strong understanding of API design patterns, OpenAPI/Swagger specifications, resiliency, security, performance optimization, and production-grade service development
• Experience with containerized application development using Docker and Kubernetes / AKS in Azure-based environments
• Experience in load testing REST API applications with tools like Apache JMeter or SOAPUI or Scala/Gatling scripting.
• Strong data background with experience in integrating with databases (SQL and NoSQL)
• Experience developing and implementing application solutions on Microsoft Azure, with practical awareness of Azure-native services used by modern API platforms
• Working knowledge of Azure DevOps, GitHub, Maven, and CI/CD-enabled delivery practices.
• Working within an Agile delivery / DevOps methodology to deliver proof of concept and production implementation in iterative sprints
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, collaboration, and fast-learning abilities
• Experience integrating APIs through gateway and management platforms such as Kong / Kong Konnect preferred
• Strong experience with event-driven publish-subscribe solution patterns using Apache Kafka, Azure Event Hub, or similar technologies
• Hands-on working knowledge of Confluent Platform components, including Kafka brokers/clusters, Schema Registry, Kafka Connect, connector development, and Apache Flink concepts such as statements and UDFs preferred
• Ability to understand frontend integration patterns and work effectively with frontend engineers to connect user experiences with backend APIs and services
• Ability to directly engage with business stakeholders and Product Owners to understand requirements and convert them into scalable application functionality
• Previous experience in a GCC environment and working across distributed teams/time zones is highly preferred.

Key Behaviors Of a Successful Candidate

• Adaptability - Seeks to understand the rationale for change, adapts quickly to competing demands and shifting priorities, and helps colleagues focus on opportunities created by changing circumstances.
• Customer Focus - Develops positive customer relationships by consistently delivering value; seeks to understand customer concerns and uses those insights to help the team build effective solutions.
• Improvement Mindset - Identifies opportunities to improve team performance, quality, and delivery practices; works with team members to implement improvements and uses data and feedback to understand their impact.
• Resiliency - Maintains engagement through obstacles and ambiguity, recovers constructively from setbacks, and treats failures as opportunities to learn and improve.
• Agile Mindset - Embraces iterative delivery, continuous learning, and rapid feedback; takes ownership of commitments, collaborates across roles and dependencies, and adjusts plans to deliver customer value.

Why Join Standard India?

We Have Built An Enduring Legacy Of Stability, Financial Strength And Exceptional Customer Service Through The Contributions Of The Service-oriented People Who Choose To Work At The Standard. To Ensure We Can Attract And Retain The Best Talent, When You Join StanCorp Global Servicesyou Can Expect

• A rich benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial goals
• An annual incentive bonus plan tied to both individual and organizational performance
• Paid time off including earned leave, sick/casual leave, and public holidays, in accordance with the company’s leave policy
• A supportive, responsive management approach that empowers you to grow
• Opportunities for career advancement through learning, coaching, and leadership enablement
• A culture where your voice matters - your ideas shape our future, and we win as one
• Purpose-driven work that makes a difference for our customers, communities, and each other

In addition to a competitive salary, our employee-focused benefits are designed to support work-life balance, personal growth, and long-term impact.

StanCorp Global Services India Private Limited is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, caste, HIV status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws of India.