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SDE II | Golang | Java | Aerospike Certified

About

Hello! I am Priya Kotecha, a passionate Full Stack Developer with almost 5 years of experience in the technology domain, particularly focused on full-stack development for the financial services sector. My expertise lies in designing and implementing advanced back-end systems, where I strive to enhance application performance and drive innovation in technology solutions. I am currently seeking opportunities in high-frequency trading and financial technology, leveraging my skills in microservices and API development. In my current role at Essentially AI Pvt. Ltd., I have been instrumental in developing a complex trading platform that emphasizes performance and scalability. I possess a comprehensive skill set that includes advanced programming languages such as GoLang, Java, and Python, along with frameworks like React.js and Node.js. My commitment to continuous improvement has led to significant achievements, including a 70% reduction in CPU utilization through code optimization and the successful migration of our codebase from Java to GoLang. Key Achievements: - Promoted to Lead Developer within one year for exceptional performance and leadership. - Reduced API latency from 2μs to 85ms by optimizing queries and leveraging ORMs. - Achieved a 60% reduction in script runtime, cutting processing time from 25 to 9 minutes. - Designed and implemented a highly efficient search functionality, achieving response times of 15 ms for large datasets.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

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kiro

lovable

minimax

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Work experience

Senior Software Developer at IDFC FIRST Bank, Aug 2026 - Present · 2 mo, Bengaluru

Software Development Engineer II at Swiggy, May 2025 - Jul 2026 · 1 y 2 mo, Remote

Full Stack Developer at Essentially AI Pvt Ltd | 021.trade, Feb 2024 - Apr 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, In my role as a Full-Stack Developer, I lead the architectural design and selection of programming languages, frameworks, and databases for microservices within a trading platform. I utilize Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAGs) to manage complex workflows, enhancing task execution efficiency. My responsibilities include developing a proprietary private repository that functions as a package manager, architecting a cache-based system to reduce database query latency, and implementing a robust microservices architecture. I also collaborate closely with product stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver scalable solutions that meet high-frequency trading demands. Achievements: I successfully migrated the existing codebase from Node.js to GoLang, resulting in improved performance metrics. Additionally, I designed a highly efficient search functionality in Node.js, achieving impressive response times of 15 ms for datasets of 300,000 entries. My leadership extends to mentoring junior engineers, guiding them through code reviews, and fostering a collaborative environment that promotes continuous learning.

Associate Consultant (1B) at Hoonartek, Nov 2023 - Feb 2024 · 4 mos, Pune Division, Maharashtra, India, As an Associate Consultant, I spearheaded the evaluation and selection process for programming languages and frameworks in system architecture migration projects. I enhanced Change Data Capture applications using a distributed Kafka system, improving data synchronization efficiency. My role involved directing a Proof of Concept (POC) initiative for migrating legacy applications to Java and composing comprehensive business requirement documents to support migration efforts. Achievements: I successfully revamped an internal URL shortening service through the implementation of a microservices architecture, achieving a promotion to Senior Backend Developer within five months for my leadership in architectural design and project execution. I also enhanced back-end payment services, resulting in a 10% reduction in transaction processing time.

Associate Consultant (1A) at Hoonartek, Nov 2021 - Dec 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos, Remote, Engaging in back-end development of Microservices using Golang and providing deployment support. Participating in front-end modifications and back-end development, with a focus on testing and bug resolution.  Acting as a Senior Backend Developer, actively involved in architectural design and development decisions. Leveraging AWS S3 and Lambda for efficient batch processing. Conducting Proof of Concept (POC) for various Aerospike features, including pagination and Complex Data Types (CDTs), as well as connectors for capturing Kafka cluster data to a MySQL database. Conducting training and knowledge transfer sessions for new joiners and minimizing operational gaps by proficiently coaching them on best practices, protocols, and task execution.

Civil Project Engineer at RAJKAMAL BUILDERS INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE LIMITED, Sep 2019 - May 2020 · 9 mos, Greater Vadodara Area, Planning, Billing, Estimation, Vendor Handling, Documentation, Execution

Education

Pg Diploma, Advanced Computing, cdac

Master of Technology - MTech, infrastructure engineering and technology, Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya

Public links

github: https://github.com/priyakotecha