The Role
Lead technical delivery for API and backend systems, owning design and implementation of APIs, cloud infrastructure (GCP/GKE), CI/CD, security, observability, and mentoring the team while contributing hands-on development.
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Level 5 will have all traits from Level 4 but sometimes will lead technical development on product/team/domain level. They may start taking responsibility for overall tech delivery & app ownership alongside their own software engineering output. They are experts of parts of the domain and technology used.Job Description
Role: Lead Software Engineer
Experience: 9-15 years
Location: Hyderabad
Job Type: Full Time
As a minimum to be considered, we would like to see demonstrated experience of:
- Strong experience with Apigee Hybrid, IBM API Connect, or Kong (at least one platform in depth).
- API Management Expertise – Strong experience with Apigee Hybrid, IBM API Connect, or Kong (in-depth knowledge of at least one platform).
- Cloud Proficiency – Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including Compute Engine, Kubernetes/GKE, and IAM.
- API Design – Skilled in RESTful API design and OpenAPI/Swagger specifications.
- DevOps & Automation – Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).
- Security – Familiarity with OAuth2, JWT, TLS/mTLS protocols.
- Monitoring & Logging – Experience with observability tools for performance and reliability.
- Programming & Scripting – Strong skills in Python, Bash, and Git-based workflows.
- Backend Development – Solid understanding of Java 8+, Spring Boot, and Hibernate.
- Cloud & IaC – Experience with GCP, GKE, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
- Build & DevOps Tools – Proficiency with Git, Maven, Jenkins CI/CD, Nexus, and SonarQube.
- Database & Testing – Knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases, basic Unix/Linux skills, and TDD using JUnit.
- Hybrid & Multi-Cloud Expertise – Experience in deploying and managing solutions across multi-cloud or hybrid environments.
- API Monetization & Developer Experience – Knowledge of API monetization strategies and best practices for enhancing developer experience.
- Reliability Engineering – Familiarity with Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles to ensure scalability and operational resilience.
- Test Automation – Hands-on experience with automated testing frameworks, including BDD, mocking, and contract testing.
Skills Required
- Strong experience with Apigee Hybrid, IBM API Connect, or Kong
- Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) including Compute Engine, Kubernetes/GKE, and IAM
- Skilled in RESTful API design and OpenAPI/Swagger specifications
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with OAuth2, JWT, TLS/mTLS protocols
- Experience with observability/monitoring and logging tools for performance and reliability
- Strong programming and scripting skills in Python and Bash, and Git-based workflows
- Backend development experience with Java 8+, Spring Boot, and Hibernate
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and GKE
- Proficiency with Git, Maven, Jenkins CI/CD, Nexus, and SonarQube
- Knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases, basic Unix/Linux skills, and TDD using JUnit
- Experience deploying and managing solutions across multi-cloud or hybrid environments
- Knowledge of API monetization strategies and developer experience best practices
- Familiarity with Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles
- Hands-on experience with automated testing frameworks including BDD, mocking, and contract testing
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The Company
What We Do
Lloyds Technology Centre is the Global Capability Centre of Lloyds Banking Group, based in Hyderabad, India. It functions as a tech and data company providing engineering expertise in cloud computing, data analytics, and cybersecurity. The centre supports the digital transformation of Lloyds Banking Group, a leading UK financial services provider, and operates primarily in the IT services and consulting sector.
