Technical Lead - .NET, API Architecture & Ocelot

Location: Pune, India
Work Mode: 5 Days Work from Office

Zywave is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Lead with a strong background in .NET technologies, API architecture, and Ocelot API Gateway. The ideal candidate will lead a team of developers, drive technical excellence, and ensure the successful delivery of scalable and secure API solutions within a microservices ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-grade APIs using .NET Core/.NET 6+.
• Architect and implement API Gateway solutions using Ocelot for distributed systems.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects, DevOps, and QA to define and deliver technical solutions.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in coding standards, testing strategies, and deployment processes.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and provide mentorship to junior and mid-level developers.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and provide sustainable solutions across the API stack.
• Continuously optimize performance, scalability, and security of the API infrastructure.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and propose tools or frameworks that add value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of hands-on software development experience, including 3+ years in a technical leadership capacity.
• Strong expertise in .NET Core/.NET 6+, C#, and RESTful API development.
• Proven experience with Ocelot API Gateway and microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of API security standards such as OAuth2 and JWT.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and cloud platforms like Azure or AWS.
• Deep understanding of software design patterns, SOLID principles, and clean architecture.
• Exposure to message brokers like RabbitMQ or Kafka.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

Mandatory Skills

• .NET Technologies
• API Architecture
• OAuth2 / API Security

Good-to-Have Skills

• AWS
• Ocelot API Gateway

Why Work at Zywave?

Zywave empowers insurers and brokers to drive profitable growth and thrive in today’s escalating risk landscape. Only Zywave delivers a powerful Performance Multiplier, bringing together transformative, ecosystem-wide capabilities to amplify impact across data, processes, people, and customer experiences. More than 15,000 insurers, MGAs, agencies, and brokerages trust Zywave to sharpen risk assessment, strengthen client relationships, and enhance operations. Additional information can be found at www.zywave.com.

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