Lead Software Engineer Java API
Hartford Financial
- Location
- India GCC-Puppalaguda Village
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- Posted
- Sep 16, 2026
Skills
About this role
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 About Us | Our Culture | What It’s Like to Work Here