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Nishant Sharma

Summary

Full stack developer with 15+ years of experience leading cross-functional engineering teams, driving architectural vision, and delivering high-impact, scalable enterprise solutions across Banking, Telecom, Real Estate, and Insurance domains. Proven ability to manage large engineering squads, define technical strategy, establish best practices, streamline delivery processes, and partner closely with product & business stakeholders. Strong focus on people leadership, career development, risk mitigation, system reliability, and organizational excellence.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Consultant / Engineering Manager

Thoughtworks
10.2023 - Current

Client : REA( realestate.com.au )
Tech Stack: Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, GraphQL, React, Postgres, AWS (ECS, EC2, SQS, SNS, Lambda, RDS, KMS), Docker, BuildKite, OpenSearch, BigQuery.

  • Hands-on Problem Solving: Actively contribute as an Individual Contributor, picking up high-priority Jira tickets and pairing with engineers to debug and resolve complex, systemic bottlenecks.
  • System Design: Author and review Technical Design Documents (TDD) and Architecture Record Decisions (ARD) to ensure long-term maintainability and scalability.
  • Execution Planning: Lead the translation of high-level product goals into actionable implementation plans, expertly slicing features into iterative milestones.
  • Estimation & Scoping: Create detailed scoping and estimation documents to provide stakeholders with predictable delivery timelines and resource allocation.
  • Architectural Governance: Collaborate across domains to ensure consistency while managing the secure, cost-efficient deployment of cloud infrastructure.
  • Roadmap & Alignment: Partner with Product Managers for strategic planning, backlog grooming, and ensuring engineering efforts align with business KPIs.
  • Quality & Best Practices: Drive the adoption of engineering excellence through rigorous quality gates, automated testing, and CI/CD best practices.
  • AI & Productivity: Champion the integration of AI tools and automation to streamline the developer experience and boost team velocity.
  • Mentorship & Growth: Manage hiring, onboarding, and the continuous capability growth of engineers, fostering a culture of high performance and psychological safety.

Senior Consultant

Thoughtworks
10.2022 - 10.2023

Client : IDFC Bank,

  • Event-driven core banking system for loan management.
  • Managed a team of backend and full-stack engineers
  • Owned sprint execution, delivery timelines, and engineering quality
  • Facilitated cross-team technical discussions and architectural reviews
  • Ensured code quality, security, and compliance in financial systems
  • Introduced automation and improved engineering workflows
  • Tech Stack: Java, Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub, Sonar, MongoDB, AWS

Project Lead

Sopra Banking Software (SBS)
10.2017 - 09.2022

Project: Cassiopae – Global Lending & Leasing Platform

  • Led a multi-location engineering team delivering core banking modules
  • Managed product roadmap, sprint planning, and stakeholder expectations
  • Defined architecture for new modules and enhancements
  • Performed code reviews, design reviews, and technical coaching
  • Acted as Scrum Master ensuring smooth ceremonies and team health
  • Tech Stack: Java, REST, Oracle 10g, AWS

Technical Lead

Tech Mahindra
04.2014 - 09.2017

Client: Sunrise Telecom (Switzerland)

  • Led a distributed onsite–offshore development team
  • Owned end-to-end delivery for critical BSS applications
  • Guided features from estimation → design → delivery → deployment
  • Ensured engineering quality via reviews, testing, and CI/CD discipline
  • Collaborated with Swiss client teams during onsite tenure
  • Tech Stack: Java, REST, Oracle 10g

Software Engineer

Infogain India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2013 - 03.2014

Client: Samsung

  • Worked on Samsung smart club, a loyalty and rewards program conceived and managed by Samsung India Electronics for its customers in India
  • Development, unit testing, and clean code practices
  • Production support and defect resolution
  • Technologies: Java, REST, Oracle 10g

Software Engineer

Accenture
07.2010 - 07.2013

Client: AT&T (USA)

  • Worked on GCAS – a system for customer enrollment, sales, and service contract management.
  • Development, unit testing, and clean code practices
  • Production support and defect resolution
  • Technologies: Java, REST, Oracle 10g, Stored Procedures

Education

B.Tech - Electronics & Communication Engineering

Jaypee Institute of Information Technology
01-2010

High School -

Delhi Public School, Ghaziabad
Ghaziabad

Skills

  • Individual Contributor
  • People Leadership
  • Delivery Leadership
  • Architecture & Technology Strategy
  • Engineering Excellence
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Technical Expertise
  • AI & Innovation

Passport

Available on request

Personal Information

References

Available on request.

Timeline

Lead Consultant / Engineering Manager

Thoughtworks
10.2023 - Current

Senior Consultant

Thoughtworks
10.2022 - 10.2023

Project Lead

Sopra Banking Software (SBS)
10.2017 - 09.2022

Technical Lead

Tech Mahindra
04.2014 - 09.2017

Software Engineer

Infogain India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2013 - 03.2014

Software Engineer

Accenture
07.2010 - 07.2013

B.Tech - Electronics & Communication Engineering

Jaypee Institute of Information Technology

High School -

Delhi Public School, Ghaziabad
Nishant Sharma