Kiran R — Senior Software Engineer

As a kid fascinated by how technology shapes our lives, I stumbled upon my passion for software development during an internship where I programmed an embedded system using C. That spark ignited a journey into the world of IT—a field that excites me every day as I create intuitive user experiences that simplify everyday tasks. Currently, I’m immersed in frontend development at Open Financial Technologies, where I get to combine my love for coding with my desire to make a difference. One of my proudest moments was revamping Optotax, a legacy React product. This project not only challenged me but also led to a remarkable outcome—doubling our daily active users from 2K to 4K! Collaborating with cross-functional teams to pilot a subscription model for high-value clients was an exhilarating experience that taught me the power of teamwork and innovation. Before my current role, I played a key part in migrating Open.money's B2B payments platform to modern Angular. Working within an 8-member team, we boosted maintainability and developer efficiency by 25%. It’s incredible how the right tools can transform a project and enhance the overall workflow. During my time at UrbanPiper, I crafted a Shopify-like platform that allowed restaurants to design personalized digital menus. This innovation reduced staff involvement by up to 40%, showcasing how technology can streamline operations and improve customer experiences. It was rewarding to see our efforts directly impact businesses positively. When I'm not coding, I've taken time for personal growth during a recent career break focused on health and well-being. Balancing work and life is crucial, and this period helped me recharge and refocus on my goals. If you’re interested in discussing frontend development or potential collaborations, feel free to reach out via email—I’d love to connect! Skills: React, JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS, Angular, GraphQL, Rest APIs, Redux, Zustand, Tailwind CSS, SASS, Jest, React Testing Library, Material UI, ShadCN, Radix UI, Ant Design, WebSockets, SSE

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Frontend Developer with a strong focus on Fintech and SaaS industries.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 4 yrs 4 mos

Skills

React
Typescript
Angular
Javascript

Career Highlights

Doubled daily active users for Optotax product.
Improved developer efficiency by 25% in payments platform.
Reduced staff involvement by 40% in restaurant operations.

Work Experience

Open Financial Technologies

Senior Frontend Engineer (8 mos)

Frontend Engineer (2 yrs)

Career Break

Health and well-being (5 mos)

UrbanPiper

Software Engineer (11 mos)

Associate Software Engineer (1 yr)

Education

Full Stack Web Development at Masai

Bachelor of Engineering at Srinivas Institute of Technology,Valachil

Kiran R

Senior Software Engineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India4 yrs 4 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Doubled daily active users for Optotax product.
Improved developer efficiency by 25% in payments platform.
Reduced staff involvement by 40% in restaurant operations.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Frontend Developer with a strong focus on Fintech and SaaS industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

ReactTypescriptAngularJavascript

Other Skills

Adobe PhotoshopAngular CLIAngular MaterialC (Programming Language)CKEditorCSSCode ReviewCross-browser CompatibilityData StructuresDebuggingFront-End DesignFull-Stack DevelopmentGitGitHubHTML

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Experience

Open financial technologies

2 roles

Senior Frontend Engineer

Promoted

Jul 2025 – Present · 8 mos · On-site

As a Senior Frontend Engineer at Open Financial Technologies, the focus has been on creating impactful user experiences through innovative solutions. A significant achievement was revamping the Optotax legacy product with React, which resulted in doubling the daily active users from 2K to an impressive 4K. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams led to piloting a subscription model that generated ₹0.5M in just two months—an exciting milestone that showcased the potential for growth in our client base.
In addition to these successes, architecting a fully responsive notices management platform using React, TypeScript, Vite, ShadCN, Tailwind CSS and Zustand was another highlight. This project not only met WCAG compliance but also utilized AI-assisted workflows to deliver the UI in just two weeks. The recognition as Performer of the Quarter reflects dedication to ownership and timely project delivery while promoting frontend best practices across teams. Each day brings new challenges and opportunities to innovate within this dynamic field.

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Frontend Engineer

Mar 2024 – Present · 2 yrs · On-site

As a Frontend Engineer at Open Financial Technologies, the excitement of driving innovation through technology is palpable every day. A significant project involved migrating our B2B payments platform to modern Angular; this effort not only improved maintainability but also boosted developer efficiency by an impressive 25%. Another highlight was engineering a hierarchical bill approval workflow tailored for SMEs. This structured approach streamlined settlements and effectively cut unnecessary expenditures by 10%. Additionally, designing customizable payment pages for our embedded payment platform using CKEditor empowered clients to create their own branded flows while slashing setup times by up to 30%. The journey has been about making technology work seamlessly for users while delivering measurable results.

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Career break

Health and well-being

Oct 2023 – Mar 2024 · 5 mos

Urbanpiper

2 roles

Software Engineer

Promoted

Oct 2022 – Sep 2023 · 11 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

As a Frontend Software Engineer at UrbanPiper, the journey revolved around crafting innovative solutions for the restaurant industry. One standout project involved developing a Shopify-like platform that empowered restaurants to design personalized digital menus while automating KOT generation through QR-based customer orders. This initiative remarkably reduced staff involvement by up to 40%, streamlining operations significantly. Additionally, a strong focus on quality led to boosting test coverage from 40% to 70%, using tools like Jest and React Testing Library. This enhancement minimized regression issues and ensured smoother production releases. Rapid growth in this role resulted in a promotion from Associate to Software Engineer within just one year for delivering outstanding results and mentoring new hires effectively during critical production deployments.

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Associate Software Engineer

Sep 2021 – Sep 2022 · 1 yr · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

As an Associate Software Engineer at UrbanPiper, the journey began with an eagerness to learn and contribute immediately. Within just two weeks of joining the team as a fresher, production-ready code was delivered that set the stage for future contributions. One of the standout projects involved leading the development of a multi-step onboarding wizard that transformed how over 400 restaurants were onboarded—shifting from a manual process to an efficient self-service flow.
Additionally, I created a reconciliation tool that streamlined payout verification across platforms like Swiggy and Zomato. This innovation saved the finance team between 10 to 20 hours each month in manual efforts. Working closely with talented colleagues allowed for implementing best practices in coding standards through tools like Jest. Each accomplishment fueled excitement for building intuitive user experiences while honing technical skills in JavaScript and React.

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