Lead Software Engineer – API Gateway
Ideagen plc10 hours ago
Hyderābād, IndiaStaff+
Responsibilities
- Define and drive the technical direction of the API Gateway platform.
- Design and build scalable, secure, and highly available gateway services using Node.js.
- Lead technical design reviews and provide architectural guidance for complex initiatives.
- Partner with product and engineering teams to understand integration requirements and enable self-service adoption.
- Coach engineers on software craftsmanship, technical decision-making, and AI-assisted development practices.
- Champion observability, security, performance, and operational excellence across the platform.
- Own delivery commitments, identify risks early, and ensure predictable execution against the roadmap.
- Drive best practices across CI/CD, Git workflows, automation, and infrastructure reliability.
Requirements
- Strong hands-on experience with Node.js and API or gateway architecture.
- Deep understanding of API security, authentication, authorization, networking, and traffic management.
- Experience with modern cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and Git-based development workflows.
- Proven ability to lead technical direction while remaining actively involved in coding and code reviews.
- Strong mentoring, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
- Passion for building reliable shared infrastructure that delivers strong developer and customer experiences.
Benefits
- Work-from-office arrangement in Hyderabad.
- Flexible or part-time working arrangements may be available upon request.
- Work-life balance and reasonable-adjustment support are available.
About Ideagen plc
Ideagen builds SaaS for governance, risk, compliance, and quality management—covering audit, document control, safety/EHS, and workflow—for heavily regulated industries such as aviation, healthcare, life sciences, finance, and manufacturing. Revenue comes primarily from cloud subscriptions and related professional services across products like Q-Pulse, Coruson, PleaseReview, and Pentana. Headquartered in Ruddington, Nottingham, the company is privately held and backed by Hg after previously trading on the London Stock Exchange.