Principal Software Engineer

Lloyds Banking Group; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Lloyds Technology Centre in Hyderabad seeks a Principal Software Engineer to modernise markets surveillance platforms, design cloud-native backends, data pipelines and analytics, and mentor engineers in agile teams.

You will lead architecture discussions, work with Java, Python, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, and frontend frameworks, ensuring secure, resilient, production-ready delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Java and Python in large enterprise environments.
• Hands-on expertise building microservice-based architectures.
• Proficiency with GCP services, including BigQuery and cloud-native data solutions.
• Experience designing data products and analytics platforms.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes and modern CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of frontend frameworks (React or Angular).
• Ability to lead design discussions and mentor engineers.
• Experience working in Agile teams delivering complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend services using Java Spring Boot and Python.
• Build scalable microservices, APIs, and data pipelines for analytics and alerts.
• Develop data products and analytics capabilities on GCP and BigQuery.
• Work with batch and real-time data processing for large-scale datasets.
• Contribute to frontend experiences using React or Angular.
• Lead technical design discussions and influence architecture.
• Mentor engineers and promote engineering standards.
• Champion CI/CD, testing, and cloud-native delivery.
• Ensure solutions are secure, resilient, and production-ready.

Skills

Java

Python

Technical leadership

Agile

Mentoring

Tools

Spring Boot

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

GCP

BigQuery

React

Angular

Job description

End Date Thursday 03 September 2026

We Support Flexible Working – Click here for more information on flexible working options Flexible Working Options Hybrid Working

Job Description Summary

We’re looking for a Principal Software Engineer to help modernise and transform our Markets Surveillance platforms, spanning Electronic & Voice Surveillance and Trade Surveillance. In this role, you’ll design and build cloud native, data driven solutions that underpin critical regulatory and market monitoring capabilities. You’ll work in agile, cross functional teams and play a key role in shaping technical direction while mentoring other engineers.

Location: LTC, Hyderabad YOE: 16-20 years Mode: Hybrid

What you’ll do

• Design and develop high-quality backend services using Java (Spring Boot) and Python
• Build scalable microservices, APIs, and data pipelines supporting surveillance analytics and alerting
• Develop and contribute to data products leveraging GCP and BigQuery
• Work with batch and real-time data processing patterns for large-scale datasets
• Contribute to modern frontend experiences using React or Angular
• Lead technical design discussions and influence architectural decisions
• Mentor engineers and promote strong engineering standards and best practices
• Champion automation, testing, CI/CD, and cloud-native delivery
• Ensure solutions are secure, resilient, and production-ready

What you’ll bring (Essential)

• Strong experience with Java and Python in enterprise environments
• Hands-on expertise building microservice-based architectures
• Proven experience working with GCP, including BigQuery and cloud-native services
• Experience designing, building, and supporting data products and analytics platforms
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes and modern CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of modern frontend frameworks (React or Angular)
• Confidence providing technical leadership and mentoring
• Experience working in Agile teams delivering complex systems

Nice to have

• Experience in Markets, Surveillance, or regulatory platforms
• Exposure to streaming, Spark, or large-scale data processing
• Familiarity with observability, monitoring, and secure API design

We're Lloyds Technology Centre*, a tech and data company located in Hyderabad, India. We're part of Lloyds Banking Group, a leading provider of financial services in the UK and the UK's largest digital bank, with more than 27 million customers.

We're changing financial services, and we want you to join us.

With market-leading people practices and great opportunities for career and skills growth, we are committed to creating an exceptional colleague experience that is welcoming for all.

*Lloyds Technology Centre does not offer financial services in India. Should you wish to contact us for any reason, please email us at: [e-mail]

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