Akash Kumar Varanasi

Senior Software Engineer

Karnataka, India7 yrs 4 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

3+ years of experience in software engineering.
Expert in Java and Spring Boot for backend development.
Proven track record in architecting scalable systems.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Backend Software Engineer in the Retail industry with a focus on scalable solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

JavaSpring Boot

Other Skills

Apache KafkaCCassandraData ScienceData StructuresDatabasesDigital MarketingElasticsearchKafkaMachine LearningMongoDBOraclePostgreSQLSQLTeamwork

About

Software Engineer | Tech Enthusiast | Problem Solver Dedicated Software Engineer with 3+ years of experience at Target, specialising in solving complex technical challenges. Proficient in Java, Spring Boot, SQL, Python, Kafka, and database technologies. I thrive on transforming business problems into innovative technical solutions, focusing on engineering excellence rather than being constrained by specific programming languages.

Experience

Target

2 roles

Senior Software Engineer

Promoted

Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · On-site

Software Engineer

Aug 2021 – Jan 2025 · 3 yrs 5 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · On-site

Working in Target's Clearance Platform team to optimize markdown strategies and drive business growth
Architected and implemented the Clearance Recommendations engine, leveraging data-driven insights to enhance inventory management and boost sales performance
Successfully led multiple strategic epics across diverse technologies:
Backend: Java, Spring Boot, Kafka
Search & Analytics: Elasticsearch
Databases: PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB, Cassandra
Designed and deployed scalable distributed systems powering Target's multi-billion dollar clearance business

JavaSpring BootKafkaElasticsearchPostgreSQLOracle+2

National institute of technology karnataka

2 roles

Placement Coordinator

Promoted

Jun 2020 – Jun 2021 · 1 yr · Karnataka, India

I worked with the Placement cell of NITK to conduct the hiring process.
Handled around 30 companies and helped the 2021 and 2020 batch for full-time and internship roles.