Lead Software Engineer Java API

The Hartford India; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hartford India in Hyderabad is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead AI-first, cloud-native API design and development. You will architect REST APIs, define OpenAPI specs, and drive scalable microservices on AWS with Terraform-based IaC.

Responsibilities include governance of API versions, CI/CD pipelines, and observability, while mentoring engineers to achieve engineering excellence in an AI-first development model.

Qualifications

• At least 6+ years of software development experience.
• Strong Java (Spring Boot) backend expertise.
• Deep knowledge of API-first design, versioning, and OpenAPI/Swagger.
• Hands-on AWS cloud and Terraform IaC experience.
• Experience with microservices and scalable architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design noun-based, domain-driven REST APIs aligned with enterprise standards.
• Define and maintain OpenAPI/Swagger contracts for all services.
• Ensure API versioning, backward compatibility, and governance.
• Build microservices using Spring Boot (Controller → Service → DAO layers).
• Architect scalable solutions on AWS (ECS/Fargate, Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, SQS, EventBridge).
• Lead adoption of AI-first development practices (GitHub Copilot).
• Drive Terraform-based Infrastructure as Code (IaC) adoption.
• Define and enforce API engineering standards and reusable frameworks.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, Jenkins, and automation tools.
• Ensure observability using Splunk, Dynatrace, CloudWatch.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering excellence.

Skills

Java / Spring Boot

Backend systems

API-first design

OpenAPI/Swagger

API versioning & governance

Microservices

AWS cloud

Terraform

GitHub Copilot

System design

Performance optimization

Experience: 6+ years

Tools

OpenAPI

AWS

Job description

Job Description:

IND Lead Software Engineer - GCC026

We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the design and development of AI-first, cloud-native APIs as part of the EB Service Transformation initiative.

This role focuses on API architecture, AWS cloud solutions, Terraform-based IaC, and AI-driven engineering practices, enabling scalable, secure, and highly observable enterprise systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design noun-based, domain-driven REST APIs aligned with enterprise standards
• Define and maintain OpenAPI/Swagger contracts for all services
• Ensure API versioning, backward compatibility, and governance
• Build microservices using Spring Boot (Controller → Service → DAO layers)
• Architect scalable solutions on AWS (ECS/Fargate, Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, SQS, EventBridge)
• Lead adoption of AI-first development practices (GitHub Copilot)
• Drive Terraform-based Infrastructure as Code (IaC) adoption
• Define and enforce API engineering standards and reusable frameworks
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, Jenkins, and automation tools
• Ensure observability using Splunk, Dynatrace, CloudWatch
• Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering excellence

Required Skills & Experience

• 6+ years of software development experience
• Strong expertise in Java (Spring Boot) and backend systems
• Deep understanding of:
• API-first design (noun-based APIs)
• API versioning and governance
• OpenAPI/Swagger specifications
• Strong experience with microservices architecture
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud platform
• Strong experience with Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot)
• Strong system design, scalability, and performance optimization skills

AI-First Expectation

Engineers are expected to operate in an AI-first development model, leveraging tools like GitHub Copilot to enhance productivity, improve code quality, and accelerate delivery.

Nice to Have Skills

• AWS Certification (Associate or higher)
• Experience with event-driven architecture
• Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools
• Exposure to GenAI/LLM-based solutions