Gaurav Khandelwal — Senior Software Engineer
Senior Software Engineer with 4+ years of experience designing and delivering distributed systems that power millions of transactions and solve complex business challenges at scale. My core focus is building high-performance backend architectures and real-time data pipelines that drive efficiency, resilience, and measurable business outcomes. At Cars24 and Flipkart, I’ve not only written production-grade code but also architected solutions that scaled operations, optimized cost efficiencies, and improved customer satisfaction significantly. Key outcomes: Designed a real-time incentive engine that reduced processing time by 99 percent and nearly eliminated payment errors Architected a scalable inspection platform now handling 1500+ monthly inspections Led zero-downtime data center migrations, ensuring uninterrupted customer experience Engineered adaptive vendor selection logic, driving ₹30 crore in annual bottom-line impact Technical competencies: Java, Spring Boot, C, C++, SQL, Microservices, Distributed Systems, AWS, Kafka, RabbitMQ, Redis, MongoDB, Elasticsearch. Real-Time System Design, Low-Latency Engineering, Scalability Planning, Cross-Functional Leadership. I am passionate about solving complex engineering problems that require not just technical depth but also strategic thinking and cross-team collaboration. Actively engaging in opportunities where I can own backend architecture, drive innovation, and scale products to meet ever-evolving business demands. Let’s connect if you are building the next big scalable system.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Backend-heavy Software Engineer with expertise in Fintech and E-commerce.
Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Experience: 6 yrs
Skills
- Java
- Distributed Systems
Career Highlights
- Engineered a real-time incentive system reducing processing time by 99%
- Architected scalable inspection platform handling 1500+ inspections monthly
- Led zero-downtime migrations ensuring uninterrupted customer experience
Work Experience
Bachatt
Senior Software Engineer (8 mos)
CARS24
Senior Software Development Engineer (1 yr 11 mos)
Flipkart
Software Development Engineer (1 yr 4 mos)
Citi
Software Developer (1 yr 7 mos)
Kruzr
Back End Development intern (5 mos)
UltraTech Cement
Process Engineering Intern (2 mos)
Education
BE - Bachelor of Engineering at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani