Niraj Dighe
Pune
Summary
Results-driven backend engineer with over 8 years of experience in diverse environments, including startups, enterprises, and multinational teams. Expertise in distributed systems, with a strong focus on caching strategies and scalability challenges. Proven ability in developing Java/Spring Boot microservices, executing SaaS migrations, and optimizing complex systems, complemented by robust database skills in PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch. Experience with Stripe payment integration enhances capabilities for payment platforms. Also has international exposure in Japan and India within multicultural agile teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Software Engineer
Cloud Software Group
03.2024 - Current
- Contributed to Spotfire Server, a large-scale Spring & Java-based enterprise analytics platform.
- Worked on Apache Ignite distributed cache, ensuring scalability, fault tolerance, and fast query performance.
- Implemented cluster startup improvements, service registration mechanisms, and retry/failover strategies for reliability.
- Enhanced backend APIs and service orchestration, reducing downtime and improving system throughput.
- Worked collaboratively with stakeholders to resolve technical roadblocks.
Software Consultant
Tokyo Techies
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Designed and implemented scalable web applications using Odoo, Python, and PostgreSQL.
- Built the entire payment mechanism for KleverSuite using Stripe, integrating secure payment flows.
- Optimized system performance and reliability, improving enterprise workflows.
- Contributed across design, development, deployment, and production support.
- Conducted code reviews and CI/CD improvements, mentoring junior developers
Senior Software Specialist
PTC
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Led POCs for SaaS migration of enterprise applications.
- Designed backend frameworks for PLM Application Navigate in Java & Spring Boot.
- Managed a 6-member developer team with Agile SCRUM.
- Optimized REST APIs & microservices performance.
- Collaborated with product development teams to refine system requirements and optimize user experience.
Software Engineer
Contentserv
06.2017 - 06.2021
- Developed microservices for PIM/MDM systems, achieving 300–400% performance gains.
- Designed an API framework for database operations, simplifying business logic development.
- Built validation & analytics pipelines for enterprise-scale data.
- Drafted High-Level (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD) for distributed systems and microservices.
- Implemented backend services in Java, Spring Boot, with Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL, and OrientDB.
- Optimized heavy database operations and introduced service-oriented architecture (SOA) during migration to cloud.
- Mentored junior developers and contributed to release cycles, patches, and architectural decisions.
Education
Bachelor Of Engineering - CS
University Of Pune
Pune01.2017
Skills
- Java 21, Spring Boot
- REST API
- PostgreSQL
- Elasticsearch
- Python3
- Odoo
- Kafka
- Apache Ignite
- Docker
Timeline
Lead Software Engineer
Cloud Software Group
03.2024 - Current
Software Consultant
Tokyo Techies
09.2022 - 02.2024
Senior Software Specialist
PTC
07.2021 - 08.2022
Software Engineer
Contentserv
06.2017 - 06.2021
Bachelor Of Engineering - CS
University Of Pune
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