Software Engineer IV

The Standard India; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & well-being benefits

Annual incentive bonus

Paid time off & holidays

Growth opportunities & learning

Job summary

The Standard India is seeking a Software Engineer to join the AI Delivery team, building production-grade software that powers AI-driven workflows across the enterprise. You will own key backend components, design scalable services, and ensure performance, reliability, and security in production.

Based in Bengaluru, you will work in a hybrid setup with on-site presence required for key engagements. You will collaborate with Product Owners, Data Scientists, and engineers to deliver end-to-end AI

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems is required.
• 3–7 years of experience building and operating production software systems with measurable business impact.
• Strong proficiency in Python, with experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs using frameworks such as FastAPI or Flask.
• Familiarity with cloud-native architectures and containerized deployments using Azure, Docker, and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Own critical components of distributed systems and contribute to architectural decisions.
• Design, build, and operate scalable APIs and services exposing AI capabilities.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Data Scientists, AI/ML Engineers, and engineers to deliver production-grade software.

Skills

Python

REST APIs

Distributed systems

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Databricks

CI/CD

Pytest

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering / Computer Science / Information Systems

Tools

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Databricks

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?

Job Summary

The Standard India is seeking a Software Engineer to join the AI Delivery team in the development and operation of production-grade software systems that power AI-driven workflow products across the enterprise. You will be part of an innovative, cross-functional team designing, building, and operating high-performance software systems that bring advanced AI capabilities into the heart of core business workflows. As a senior individual contributor, you will own critical components of distributed systems, contribute to architectural decisions, and ensure solutions meet rigorous standards for performance, reliability, security, and user experience. Working closely with Product Owners, Data Scientists, AI / ML Engineers, Product Architects, SDETs, and business partners, you will turn complex ideas into durable, production-grade software that scales across the enterprise and delivers meaningful impact. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy building end-to-end systems that make complex AI fast, reliable, and intuitive for enterprise users. You will apply strong engineering fundamentals and sound judgment to design, build, and operate scalable APIs and services that expose AI (ML and GenAI) capabilities in production, with a sharp focus on long-term system health. Operating in cloud-native Azure environments, you will own backend components, shape delivery pipelines, and collaborate through design and code reviews to continuously raise the quality and impact of the systems you build.

• 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: A Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems is required.
• EXPERIENCE: 3–7 years of experience building and operating production software systems with measurable business impact. Experience in regulated industries (financial services, insurance, healthcare) is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Python, with experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs using frameworks such as FastAPI or Flask.
• Experience designing and building distributed systems, including APIs, services, and event-driven workflows (e.g., Azure Event Hub, Kafka).
• Experience with Web development languages like Angular or React.
• Preferred experience in building TMUX based terminal applications.
• Familiarity with cloud-native architectures and containerized deployments using Azure, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Strong data engineering awareness, including experience working with Databricks and Azure data ecosystems to support AI- and data-driven applications.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, release processes, and DevOps practices (e.g., Azure DevOps).
• Experience with testing and quality practices, including dependency management (e.g., Poetry) and automated testing frameworks (e.g., Pytest).
• Ability to design systems with attention to performance, reliability, scalability, and security.
• Experience collaborating through code reviews, design discussions, and cross-team technical planning.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical decisions and trade-offs to technical and non-technical partners.
• Comfort operating with autonomy and accountability in complex, high-impact problem spaces.

Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate

• Driving Success – Sets goals that inspire others; demonstrates a high level of ambition to achieve outstanding results.
• Improvement Mindset – Identifies the interrelatedness of work activities; targets important areas for improvement across business unit/functions.
• Winning Together - Makes decisions in partnership with impacted business unit/function leaders with the goals of the organization in mind; acts in the best interest of the organization.

Why Join Standard India?

• 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.

Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on a variety of factors including individual and organizational performance.

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.