Raj Desai

Software Engineer

Munich, Bavaria, Germany6 yrs 11 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

6+ years in low-latency systems for trading.
Proven expertise in multithreading and performance optimization.
Strong experience in both Indian and European fintech ecosystems.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech expert specializing in low-latency trading systems and high-performance applications.

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Skills

Core Skills

C++Low Latency

Other Skills

Advance javaAlgorithmsAndroid DevelopmentApache KafkaArduino IDECC (Programming Language)CommunicationComputer ScienceCore JavaDLLData StructuresEclipseEpollFIX

About

C++ Developer with 6+ years of experience specializing in low-latency systems for high-frequency trading. Proven expertise in multithreading, performance optimization, and socket programming. Experienced in developing scalable trading infrastructure across Windows and Linux platforms. Currently based in Munich, with strong exposure to both Indian and European financial technology ecosystems.

Experience

Epay, a euronet company

C++ Developer

Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos · Munich, Bavaria, Germany · Hybrid

Working on EFTS (Electronic Financial Transactions System), the patented ATM software solution powering Euronet Worldwide ATMs globally (euronetworldwide.com). The system is designed to handle secure, high-performance electronic transactions in real-time, deployed across multiple regions and use cases.
Key Responsibilities:
Crafting new features and hotfixes for the multithreaded Roburts application
Cultivating database interfaces by adapting business requirements
Adapt to code review changes
SPOC for Automation testing command line tools and new features
Reorient coding styles and make better code repos
Promulgating product enhancement confluence articles
Engage in discussion about various stories with project managers and teammates
Coordinates with diverse teams consisting of 21 different nationalities.
Continuously explore ATM structures and strive to make them better every day
Projects:
EFTS Reporter Tool (Jan'25 - Present)
EFTS and EFTC Documentation (Jan'25 - Present)
Multithreaded ATM Clients and Server requirements (Jan'25 - Present)

XMLC++Data StructuresSQLLow Latency

63 moons technologies limited

4 roles

Senior Software Engineer

Promoted

Apr 2023 – Dec 2024 · 1 yr 8 mos

Contributed to the development of multiple ultra-low-latency trading infrastructure components, including Index Server, FIX Gateway, Exchange Gateway, and CCServer. Focused on building high-performance systems that enable real-time, secure, and scalable transaction processing across equities and commodities.
Key Contributions:
Designed and developed low-latency systems like Index Server, FIX Gateway, Xchange Gateway,
and CCServer, enabling fast and reliable trading workflows.
Achieved a 40% reduction in message latency in the Multicast Messaging Service by integrating
29West LBM and Kafka for fault-tolerant, high-throughput communication.
Architected scalable infrastructure for high-frequency trading systems to withstand high-load
conditions with minimal downtime.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams across domains to align software design with trading
system requirements and performance goals.
Conducted detailed code reviews, refactored legacy components, and provided technical guidance,
resulting in improved system reliability and team efficiency.
Mentored junior developers, promoting best practices in code quality, performance tuning, and
low-latency design.

Software DesignC++Low LatencyData StructuresLow Latency TradingLBM+2

Software Engineer

May 2020 – Mar 2023 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Contributed to the development of high-performance C++ applications such as Epoll-based socket libraries, FIX Gateway, and Order Management Systems (OMS) for real-time trading environments. Focused on achieving efficient and low-latency transaction processing through optimized system design.
Key Contributions:
Built and maintained high-throughput C++ components for trading systems, including FIX
Gateway, OMS, and Epoll-based network services.
Leveraged multithreading and socket programming to reduce transaction latency by 35% and
increase overall system throughput.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable, resilient architectures
tailored to the demands of high-frequency trading.
Continuously profiled and tuned application performance to meet strict latency and reliability
requirements.