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SINDHUJA SELVARAJ

Chennai

Summary

Lead Developer with proven expertise in team management and high-quality web application delivery. Proficient in overseeing projects from inception to launch while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Strong ability to optimize workflows and cultivate a results-oriented environment.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Engineer

Virtusa
Chennai
08.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with business teams to refine user stories, and actively participated in grooming activities.
  • Analyzed functional and technical changes with architects, crafting user stories, and developing release plans.
  • Managed and mentored a development team of 10+ engineers, ensuring alignment with project goals and delivery timelines.
  • Led the backend team, responsible for breaking down user stories into tasks, mapping them to developers, and driving execution.
  • Conducted POCs on new requirements, technical improvements, and adoption of tools (e.g., Cursor AI, Gemini) to accelerate development and improve productivity.
  • Performed code reviews to maintain quality and consistency across the codebase.
  • Managed and executed sandbox, non-production, and production backend deployments, ensuring smooth release cycles with minimal downtime.
  • Created detailed user tickets for development, ensuring clarity and completeness for successful implementation.
  • Provided technical expertise in Node.js, React.js, Next.js, Firestore and GCP to enhance code quality and system performance.
  • Handled production data management, including running scripts for data uplift during deployments to ensure consistency.
  • Owned and optimized deployment processes, ensuring seamless release management.

IT Analyst

Tata Consultancy Services
Chennai
02.2021 - 08.2022
  • Managed a team of three backend developers, ensuring the timely delivery of key services.
  • Led product development from concept to market launch, utilizing Node.js and the Express Framework.
  • Wrote comprehensive unit tests to verify the reliability and stability of backend services.
  • Identified and resolved performance bottlenecks to enhance application efficiency and scalability.
  • Implemented secure authentication and authorization mechanisms, including HMAC and JWT.
  • Integrated AWS Lambda for deployment and scalability of product components.

Application Developer

Tata Consultancy Services
Chennai
01.2019 - 02.2021
  • Designed, developed, and maintained robust features for web applications using Ruby on Rails.
  • Supported JavaScript functionality to enhance dynamic user interfaces.
  • Contributed to critical 'Code Red' projects, resolving urgent technical challenges.
  • Implemented enhancements to the Content Management System, improving content handling, and user experience.
  • Expanded technical expertise with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Postgres for full-stack development.

Junior Developer

Tata Consultancy Services
Chennai
10.2017 - 01.2019
  • Actively participated in Agile processes, including sprint planning and daily scrums, ensuring timely task delivery.
  • Integrated database modules with backend code using APIs and raw SQL queries via ActiveRecord ORM.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and align on application functionality.
  • Utilized version control systems such as GIT and SVN to maintain code integrity and facilitate collaboration.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science

Anna University
Chennai, IN-TN
2017

Skills

  • Backend Development: Nodejs, Ruby on Rails, Sequelize, ActiveRecord ORM
  • Frontend Support: Reactjs, Nextjs, JavaScript, HTML/CSS
  • Database Management: Postgres, Firestore, BigQuery
  • AI Tools: Cursor AI, Gemini
  • Cloud Technologies: AWS, GCP, AWS Lambda
  • Authentication: JWT, HMAC
  • Version Control: Git
  • Agile Practices: Sprint planning, retrospectives, scrum meetings
  • Performance Optimization: Code optimization, troubleshooting, unit testing
  • Team Leadership & Collaboration: Managing teams, cross-functional collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Received TCS OnSpot Award
  • Received Virtusa's Wow Award
  • Received Virtusa's Rave Award

Languages

Tamil
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1

Timeline

Lead Engineer

Virtusa
08.2022 - Current

IT Analyst

Tata Consultancy Services
02.2021 - 08.2022

Application Developer

Tata Consultancy Services
01.2019 - 02.2021

Junior Developer

Tata Consultancy Services
10.2017 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science

Anna University

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