SHEKHAR THAKKAR
Noida
Summary
Accomplished Technical Lead with over 10 years in Golang, Ruby on Rails, and Shopify development, specialising in fintech and e-commerce. Skilled in designing scalable microservices, managing data migrations, and resolving complex production issues. Delivers clean, efficient code while guiding development teams through the entire application lifecycle.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Lead
Sopra Banking Software
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
08.2022 - Current
- Resolved critical production issues for banking clients, ensuring high system reliability, performance, and compliance.
- Developed Golang-based microservice for banking data migrations, streamlining migration process with big bang approach.
- Designed and implemented Open Banking APIs to enhance third-party integrations and improve system interoperability.
- Built and maintained scalable backend systems using Golang and Ruby on Rails, enhancing performance through microservices and concurrent processing.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions, ensuring seamless integration from design through deployment.
- Achieved the R&D Aryabhatta Award for exceptional migration services.
- Tech Stack: Golang, Ruby on Rails, Open Banking APIs, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Kafka, AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3), REST APIs, Docker, Heroku
Senior Software Engineer
Idxcel Technology Pvt Ltd
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
01.2018 - 08.2022
- Built microservices to support multiple loan types for Cync Software, enabling flexible and efficient lending solutions.
- Integrated backend microservices with frontend components to enhance user experience and system functionality.
- Designed and optimized database schemas to improve application performance and scalability.
- Provided post-production support and resolved critical issues, maintaining system stability and reliability.
- Recognised with Spot Award for innovative contributions to project development.
- Tech Stack: Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, MySQL, JavaScript, jQuery, jqGrid, REST APIs, AWS, RSpec
Software Engineer
Vivacity Info Tech Pvt Ltd
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
08.2015 - 12.2017
- Worked on API integrations, scalable backend services, and performance optimization.
- Developed AgronApp, an inventory management system that streamlined inventory processes through integration with Shopify APIs.
- Automated inventory updates and pricing rules, enhancing accuracy based on brand and vendor specifications.
- Contributed to e-commerce projects, improving user experience and operational efficiency for camilkdairy and pinupgirlprotein.
- Acknowledged as Emerging Star of the Year in 2017 for exceptional contributions to team projects.
- Tech Stack: Ruby on Rails, Shopify APIs, PostgreSQL, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, REST APIs, Heroku
Skills
- Languages: Golang, Ruby, JavaScript, SQL
- Frameworks: Ruby on Rails, RSpec
- Microservices architecture
- Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL
- API integrations
- Messaging & Streaming: Kafka
- Cloud services
- Web Technologies: jQuery, HTML5, CSS
- Tools & Others: Git, jqGrid, Postman, Agile/Scrum
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
R&D Aryabhatta Award – For delivering exceptional migration services at Sopra Banking Software., Spot Award – Recognized for successfully developing multi-loan microservices at Idexcel Technology., Emerging Star of the Year (2017) – Awarded for outstanding performance at Vivacity Info Tech.
Timeline
Technical Lead
Sopra Banking Software
08.2022 - Current
Senior Software Engineer
Idxcel Technology Pvt Ltd
01.2018 - 08.2022
Software Engineer
Vivacity Info Tech Pvt Ltd
08.2015 - 12.2017