Arka Bandyopadhyay
Senior Software Engineer
Bengaluru, IN.About
Highly accomplished Senior Software Engineer with 8+ years of experience specializing in scalable backend systems, microservices architecture, and high-throughput data processing using Java and Spring Boot. Proven expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and DevOps practices (CI/CD, Kubernetes) to deliver robust and efficient solutions. Seeking an SDE IV/III, SSE, or Lead Engineer role to leverage advanced backend engineering skills, drive technical excellence, and contribute to innovative identity verification solutions.
Work
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Summary
Led the development and enhancement of scalable backend systems, focusing on notification services, microservice observability, and search engine capabilities.
Highlights
Architected and developed a scalable notification engine using Java and Spring Boot, integrating Twilio API to boost user engagement by 20% across push, SMS, email, and WhatsApp channels.
Improved microservice observability by implementing Micrometer traceability, reducing average resolution time for performance bottlenecks by 15%.
Championed engineering best practices through code reviews and static analysis, achieving a 10% reduction in code defects and enhancing CI/CD hygiene.
Augmented Solr-based search engine with advanced fuzzy search and auto-suggestion functionalities, improving search accuracy and user experience.
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Summary
Spearheaded critical backend engineering initiatives, including high-throughput data pipeline development, performance optimization, and technical mentorship.
Highlights
Led development of a high-throughput B2B eCommerce data pipeline using Kafka Streams, processing 24k events/sec and supporting a 30% increase in transaction volume.
Optimized Power BI report performance by 97%, reducing load times from 30 seconds to under 1 second through query optimization and data partitioning.
Directed the migration of services from Java 11 to Java 21, implementing secure coding practices and ensuring GDPR compliance to mitigate security risks.
Mentored junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and increasing team productivity and knowledge sharing.
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Summary
Delivered high-performance backend solutions for content recommendation and data optimization, enhancing user experience and system efficiency.
Highlights
Designed and implemented a low-latency watch history API, optimizing content recommendation latency to 10ms and increasing click-through rates by 12%.
Built a contextual recommendation system for TV shows and web series, handling 100k transactions per second (TPS) and boosting content consumption by 15%.
Developed a custom Bloom filter, reducing database/Redis misses by 10k hits/day, which improved system performance and cut infrastructure costs by 8%.
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Contributed to customer acquisition and lead management initiatives, integrating third-party APIs and developing internal systems.
Highlights
Integrated Wohhoo API for an Amazon voucher-based referral system, enhancing user engagement and driving customer acquisition, increasing referral sign-ups by 10%.
Developed a lead distribution system with a rule engine for CRM, improving lead management efficiency and sales effectiveness, leading to a 5% increase in sales conversion rates.
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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Designed and implemented scalable AI-driven solutions for audio processing and multi-tenant data management, enhancing customer service and data security.
Highlights
Designed Gen 2 VIA (AI-driven Virtual Interaction Analyst) with RabbitMQ for scalable audio processing, improving customer service efficiency by 7% through real-time interaction analysis.
Implemented a multi-tenant database system for organizational audio processing, ensuring robust data isolation, security, and compliance.
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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Summary
Developed automation tools and managed distributed messaging systems to streamline software delivery and ensure financial data integrity.
Highlights
Developed build-release automation tools using ActiveMQ and Apache Camel, streamlining software delivery and reducing manual effort by 20%.
Managed stock house transaction settlement via a distributed messaging system, ensuring data integrity, regulatory compliance, and mitigating financial risks.
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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Developed healthcare interoperability solutions and optimized API performance through caching strategies.
Highlights
Developed an interoperability product for healthcare applications, transforming XML to JSON to enable seamless data exchange and improve data accessibility.
Integrated Redis caching into Spring Boot APIs, reducing response times and improving application scalability by 25%.
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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Summary
Developed a visual workflow engine UI and implemented secure payment gateway solutions for e-commerce.
Highlights
Built a visual workflow engine UI using React and JointJS, providing a user-friendly interface for designing and managing complex workflows.
Implemented Stripe payment gateway with Google App Engine for an online jewelry store, ensuring scalable, secure, and reliable transaction processing.
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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Summary
Designed and implemented an ERP-based payroll management system, automating calculations and improving data accuracy.
Highlights
Designed and developed an ERP-based payroll management system, automating salary calculation, attendance, and compliance for tea garden workers.
Implemented secure and scalable payroll processing business logic using EJB (Enterprise JavaBeans).
Built dynamic web interfaces with JSP and Servlets, enabling user-friendly interaction for HR and administrative staff.
Deployed and managed the application on Apache Tomcat, ensuring high availability and performance.
Integrated employee attendance, overtime, and leave data into payroll calculations, reducing manual errors by ~70%.
Skills
Frameworks & Libraries
Spring Boot, REST/gRPC.
Microservices & Architecture
Microservices Architecture, System Design, Scalability, High Availability, Event-driven Architecture, Fault-tolerant Systems, Concurrency, API Design.
Databases
SQL, NoSQL, MySQL, Postgres, Cassandra, MongoDB.
Distributed Systems
Kafka, Redis, Pub/Sub.
Cloud & DevOps
AWS, GCP, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD Pipelines, Jenkins, Terraform.
Data & Algorithms
Data Structures, Algorithms.
Monitoring & Observability
Observability, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK.
Programming Languages
Java.