Lead Software Engineer

End Date We Support Flexible Working – Click here for more information on flexible working options Flexible Working Options Hybrid Working Job Description Summary 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. It would be great if you also had… 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. 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. Join us! *Lloyds Technology Centre does not offer financial services in India. Should you wish to contact us for any reason, please email us at: indiarecruitment@lloydsbanking.com For more Flexible Working Options please use the free text search, e.g. job sharing, variable hours, to identify relevant matches.