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Backend Software Developer | Specializing in Java Spring Boot, Go, AWS, Microservices, and API Development

About

👋 Welcome to my LinkedIn profile! I am Harsh Kumar, a Backend Software Developer with a strong foundation in Java and Go programming. With over five years of hands-on experience, I've honed my skills in architecting, developing, and optimizing high-performance systems. 🚀 My Journey: I started my coding adventure back in 2012 during my high school years and fell in love with Java, making it both a hobby and a profession. Over the years, I've had the privilege of working in diverse settings, from startups to large-scale product-based companies, including a fascinating remote work experience since March 2020. 💡 What I Bring to the Table: - Expertise in microservices architecture, distributed systems, and cloud technologies, especially AWS. - Proficiency in SpringBoot, Docker, Redis, Kafka, and more. - A knack for optimizing system performance, reducing latency, and ensuring a top-notch user experience. - A passion for keeping up with cutting-edge technologies, including AI and generative AI tools like GitHub’s Copilot. 📈 Key Achievements: At Swiggy, I am part of the Dineout team that is built on 150+ microservices, ensuring seamless user experiences for millions of users, and meticulously addressing corner cases to maintain product reliability. I've also played a pivotal role in enhancing system latency and crafting High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs). During my tenure at Loyalty Juggernaut, I led successful client integrations with industry giants like Jumeirah, MAF, and Emirates, resulting in seamless migrations and increased loyalty program engagement. I thrive in dynamic environments, delivering rapid project outcomes and mentoring team members along the way. 🌟 Beyond Code: Outside of work, I'm an avid explorer of the world of cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and Web3. I find solace in nature, whether it's capturing moments through photography or cooking up a storm in the kitchen. Financial literacy is another passion of mine, and you'll often find me absorbed in tech-related articles on Medium, Dev.to, Hackernoon, and LinkedIn. Let's connect and explore exciting opportunities, share insights, or simply chat about the fascinating world of technology. Feel free to reach out—I'm always up for a stimulating conversation or collaboration!

Location

Rishikesh

Work experience

Technical Lead at Paytm, May 2026 - Present · 3 mos, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

SDE II at Swiggy, Nov 2024 - May 2026 · 1 yr 7 mos

Senior Software Engineer (Contract) at Swiggy, Jul 2021 - Nov 2024 · 3 yrs 5 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, - Worked in the Dineout business line of Swiggy - Primarily, I contributed to the communications sent to users, the alliance offers, and the bulk offers creation. - I also contributed to cost optimization of the AWS resources and we were able to reduce our monthly cost by 40%.

Senior Software Engineer at Recro, Jul 2021 - Nov 2024 · 3 yrs 5 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Recro outsources developers to various clients. I worked as a developer in Swiggy during my tenure.

Senior Product Engineer at Loyalty Juggernaut, Apr 2020 - Apr 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, - All the responsibilities of a Product Engineer plus mentoring new joiners to get them on speed and manage other Product Engineers in the team. - Review design docs of new features and lead their development.

Product Engineer at Loyalty Juggernaut, Jun 2019 - Mar 2020 · 10 mos, Greater Hyderabad Area, - Work actively with Product Specialists, Business Analysts, and other stakeholders on the design and development of the product features. - Build high-quality innovative and reusable code - design and implement new features in cooperation with the enterprise architect. - Conduct code’s security and quality analysis, unit and integration testing, RCAs, and ensuring designs are in compliance with specifications.

Product Engineer Intern at Loyalty Juggernaut, Jan 2019 - May 2019 · 5 mos, Hyderabad Area, India, - Identify production and non-production application issues and fix them - Understand various loyalty programs and model them on the product.

Campus Ambassador at Abyeti Technologies, Feb 2018 - Mar 2018 · 2 mos, Remote, - I was given the task of promoting the platform in my college. - I was able to get 200+ students registered on the platform by raising awareness about the need of having a good aptitude for placements, through email marketing.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer Science and Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Uttarakhand

Rishikesh Public School