Raj Suvariya

Software Engineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India9 yrs experience

Key Highlights

8+ years of experience in scalable systems.
Led major projects at Stripe and Flipkart.
Recognized with multiple awards for impact.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Backend-heavy Software Engineer with expertise in Fintech and E-commerce.

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Skills

Core Skills

Software Architectural DesignAndroid

Other Skills

Go (Programming Language)JavaKotlinProgram ManagementReact nativeTeam Management

About

I am a software engineer with 8+ years of experience building scalable systems, distributed databases, and high-impact applications across fintech, ad-tech, e-commerce, and payments. At Stripe, I work on RelDB and control plane automation, driving projects like AWS Aurora version upgrades for 650+ clusters, etcd optimizations, and building a Kubernetes-inspired control plane to simplify AWS infra orchestration. Previously at Flipkart, I scaled India’s largest in-prem MySQL fleet (70k QPS, PBs of data) and built a managed distributed SQL (TiDB) platform that exceeded adoption targets two years early. Before moving into backend and infra, I built fintech and insurance mobile apps (HDFC Life, Birla Sun Life) at Kuliza and scaled InMobi’s Ads SDK from 70% → 99.99996% reliability, while also developing cross-platform plugins (Unity, React Native, Windows SDK). Recognized with awards like Za-bond (Kuliza), SpotR (InMobi), and Value Champion (Flipkart), I bring a mix of technical depth, system design expertise, and mentoring experience (Scaler mentor with 4.9⭐ rating). Passionate about solving complex problems, automating operations at scale, and mentoring the next generation of engineers.

Experience

Topmate.io

Mentor

Aug 2025 – Present · 7 mos · Remote

Stripe

Software Engineer

Oct 2024 – Present · 1 yr 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Led version upgrades of 650+ Aurora clusters, preventing downtime from AWS forced upgrades and avoiding extended support costs.
Diagnosed and resolved RelDB health service flapping issues, optimizing heartbeat checks and reducing processing time from 8s to 15ms.
Improved etcd stability by refactoring lease management (~3M leases) and implementing a reconciler-based purger, reducing leader switch downtime.
Contributed to building a custom Kubernetes-inspired control plane, designing reconcilers, informer patterns, and delete APIs to replace Terraform for complex AWS infra.
Enhanced infrastructure automation, reliability, and scalability through deep system design and Go-based backend development.

Go (Programming Language)Software Architectural Design

Flipkart

SDE3

May 2022 – Oct 2024 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Worked on one of India’s largest in-prem MySQL deployments, delivering HA/DR, auto-failure detection, security upgrades, and cluster migrations.
Ensured smooth execution of Big Billion Days (BBD ‘22) at 70k QPS and petabytes of data processed with zero S0/S1 incidents.
Built a managed distributed SQL platform (TiDB), enabling horizontal scalability and SQL compatibility.
Designed and delivered UI/Management plane and Platform Admin View, accelerating adoption and surpassing 2025 adoption targets by 2023.
Enhanced k8s operator for automated pod migrations, driving operational efficiency and reducing manual intervention.

Go (Programming Language)Software Architectural DesignReact native

Tekion corp

Software Engineer

Dec 2021 – May 2022 · 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Developed the inspection certification module for GM’s car resale platform, improving trust and transparency in vehicle resale.
Built scalable microservices using Java Spring Boot, Kafka, and microservices architecture, ensuring reliable processing and integration.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align backend services with platform requirements and automotive industry compliance standards.

JavaSoftware Architectural Design

Glance

SDE 2 | Backend

Aug 2021 – Dec 2021 · 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Implemented backend database modifications to address conflicting product requirements, ensuring system stability and scalability.
Mentored the Android team, conducted design reviews, and resolved architectural issues in mobile code.
Worked with Azure Cosmos DB, Java Spring Boot, and Python Django, driving product delivery under tight timelines.

Java

Inmobi

2 roles

SDE 2 | Android SDK

Promoted

Dec 2019 – Jul 2021 · 1 yr 7 mos

Increased SDK reliability from 70% crash-free sessions to 99.99996%, drastically improving stability for clients.
Optimized SDK size and implemented features that scaled revenue by 5x.
Led the Android SDK team for ~9 months, guiding roadmap execution, mentoring engineers, and ensuring release quality.
Built cross-platform plugins (Unity, React Native, Windows SDK) to extend adoption across ecosystems.
Delivered a bug-free Unity plugin without prior Unity experience, earning the SpotR Award for impact.

JavaAndroidKotlinReact native

SDE 1 | Android SDK

Dec 2018 – Dec 2019 · 1 yr

JavaAndroidKotlinReact native

Scaler academy

Student Mentor

Oct 2019 – Aug 2025 · 5 yrs 10 mos

Kuliza

2 roles

Android Developer

Jul 2017 – Dec 2018 · 1 yr 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Developed fintech and insurance apps (HDFC Life, Birla Sun Life – Fingo Partner, Active Cash, IRIS) enabling policy management, investment tracking, mutual fund sales, and Aadhaar eKYC onboarding.
Digitized manual financial workflows, improving customer adoption, compliance speed, and advisor efficiency.
Collaborated with internal QA and client teams to ensure reliable, production-grade delivery.
Awarded Za-bond (highest recognition) for exceptional contributions to projects and client interactions.

JavaAndroid