Back-End Software Engineer III

Overview

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 is seeking a Back-End Software Engineer III with significant expertise in Java to join our team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Product Owners, Product Analysts, Scrum Masters, Front-End Engineers, Software Developers in Test, Data Engineers, DevOps / Site Reliability Engineers, and UX Designers to build scalable, modern backend services that power enterprise-grade applications. The ideal candidate should possess strong java programming skills, REST API development experience, and familiarity with back-end technologies such as Java Spring Boot alongside strong understanding of API engineering to drive innovation and efficiency in building enterprise grade solutions. The candidate must have experience developing in Microsoft Azure with Azure-native resources.

As a Back-end Software Engineer III you will work with general instructions to build highly scalable and reliable REST APIs, services, and applications that deliver digital capabilities to customers. You will apply best practices such as SOLID across all stages of the software development life cycle and contribute to developing best‑in‑class engineering patterns and methodologies that can significantly transform business processes. In addition, you will develop and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines for application build and deployment to ensure scalability, reliability, and efficiency, while working within Azure DevOps and GitHub to support streamlined development workflows.

• Ability to work on-site in Bengaluru, India is a requirement of the role.
  
  

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: 5+ years of related experience.

• Strong skills in implementing Java API design patterns using frameworks like Spring Boot
• Experience optimizing APIs for speed, responsiveness, and ensuring APIs match specifications, such as the OpenAPI spec
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker or Kubernetes on Azure platform
• Experience in load testing REST API applications with tools like Apache JMeter or SOAPUI
• Strong data background with experience in integrating with databases (SQL and NoSQL)
• Experience with developing and implementing in Microsoft Azure
• Experience implementing or working with CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps
• Working within an Agile delivery / DevOps methodology to deliver proof of concept and production implementation in iterative sprints
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Experience configuring and implementing Azure Application Gateway and API management solutions like Kong Konnect preferred
• Experience in working with event driven publish-subscribe solution patterns using solutions like Azure Event Hub or Kafka and developing end to end orchestrations preferred
• Previous experience in a GCC environment is highly preferred.
  
  

• Adaptability – Seeks information to understand the rationale for and importance of the change
• Customer Focus – Displays an interest in the customer by trying to understand their concerns and issues; draws on customer insight to help others best meet current and future customer needs.
• Improvement Mindset - Demonstrates curiosity by asking questions regarding current approaches/methods and identifying potential changes.
  
  

We Have Built An Enduring Legacy Of Stability, Financial Strength And Exceptional Customer Service Through The Contributions Of The Service-oriented People Who Choose To Work At The Standard. To Ensure We Can Attract And Retain The Best Talent, When You Join The Standard Indiayou Can Expect

• 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.