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Rajat Gupta

Summary

Software Engineer with 8 + years of experience delivering scalable, high performance backend solutions using Java, Kafka, Spring Boot, and distributed systems. Proven success in architecting and executing mission-critical platforms like BIS, Rejection Workflow, D2C, Virtual Try-On, and 3D Image Integration, significantly improving system efficiency and user experience. Adept in solution architecture, technical leadership, RESTful service design, performance optimization, and cross-functional collaboration. Passionate about driving innovation and creating impactful engineering solutions in fast-paced, high growth environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

SDE-3

Blinkit
Gurgaon
07.2025 - Current

Cart Management System

  • Architected and scaled Blinkit's high-throughput Cart Service, optimizing APIs, data models, and integrations to reduce latency and ensure a seamless cart and checkout experience for users

Senior Software Engineer

Myntra Designs Pvt Ltd.
Bengaluru
09.2021 - 06.2025
  • Team - Catalogue Management System (CMS) Overview: A comprehensive platform enabling sellers to efficiently upload and manage all product data. The system powers live traffic for product display on the platform and integrates a seller prioritization engine to prioritize seller visibility and product rankings.
  • Enhanced CMS to a scalable microservices-based platform for seller product management and live traffic optimization
  • Deployed and managed services on Azure with Kubernetes, ensuring high availability, scalability, and efficient resource utilization
  • Developed event-driven workflows using Kafka and RabbitMQ for asynchronous processing and real-time catalogue updates
  • Led key features including 3D Image Integration and Virtual Try-On, significantly improving user engagement
  • Designed and optimized databases (MySQL, Redis, MongoDB, Solr) for high-traffic use cases, reducing latency and improving query performance
  • Delivered high-impact projects including BIS compliance, Rejection Workflow, Ubuntu migration, and Redis upgrades, enhancing system performance and operational efficiency
  • Incorporated security best practices, including secure APIs, authentication/authorization mechanisms, and data protection across services
  • Utilized Linux (Ubuntu) environments for deployment, debugging, and performance tuning of distributed systems

Senior Software Engineer - 1

MakeMyTrip Pvt Ltd
Gurgaon
09.2020 - 09.2021

Team – MOJO Finance
Overview: Platform to streamline core finance operations including sales/purchase accounting, invoicing, and TDS statement generation across multiple LOBs.

  • Developed an automated system for TDS statement generation, sales & purchase workflows, and invoice management, improving efficiency and reducing manual effort
  • Deployed and managed services in Kubernetes-based environments, enabling better scalability and reliability across LOBs
  • Worked extensively in Linux (Ubuntu) environments for application deployment, debugging, and performance tuning
  • Contributed to building scalable backend services supporting multiple brands with optimized data processing

Associate Software Engineer

Nagarro Pvt Ltd
Gurgaon
07.2017 - 09.2020

Team – RALFI (Rating and Limit for Financial Institutions)
Overview: Application developed for the Credit and Risk division of the bank to streamline evaluation and reporting processes.

  • Developed multiple end-to-end features, including lending report history APIs, improving credit and risk evaluation workflows

Team – NSCAT (Natural Static Code Analysis Tool)
Overview: R&D initiative to build a code analysis tool supporting multiple languages.

  • Led R&D project for static code analysis supporting NATURAL and Python, enhancing code quality and maintainability
  • Implemented tool features end-to-end, improving developer productivity and reducing production defects

Education

B.Tech - Computer Science

Jaypee Institute Of Information Technology
Noida, India
06-2017

Senior Secondary -

Herrmann Gmeiner School
Bhimtal, India

Skills

Programming & Backend:
Java, Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate (REST APIs, microservices)

Databases & Caching:
MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, Solr (data modeling, query optimization, caching)

Messaging & Streaming:
Kafka, RabbitMQ (event-driven systems, async processing)

Workflow & Orchestration:
Apache Airflow, Kubernetes (workflow scheduling, container orchestration, scaling)

Cloud & DevOps:
AWS, Azure, Docker, Git (CI/CD, containerization, cloud deployment)

Systems & Security:
Linux/Ubuntu, macOS, Windows (shell scripting, debugging, secure APIs, auth mechanisms)

Accomplishments

Myntra Quarterly Awards, Myntra Spotlight Award, Make It Happen Award
Go-Tripper Award
Brightest Mind Award, Nagarro Excellence Award, Nagarro Spot Award

Timeline

SDE-3

Blinkit
07.2025 - Current

Senior Software Engineer

Myntra Designs Pvt Ltd.
09.2021 - 06.2025

Senior Software Engineer - 1

MakeMyTrip Pvt Ltd
09.2020 - 09.2021

Associate Software Engineer

Nagarro Pvt Ltd
07.2017 - 09.2020

B.Tech - Computer Science

Jaypee Institute Of Information Technology

Senior Secondary -

Herrmann Gmeiner School
Rajat Gupta