Kalmesh C Muddi

Senior Software Engineer

Bangalore, Karnataka, India6 yrs 2 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in building scalable software infrastructure.
Proven track record in cost optimization and system performance.
Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech Backend Engineer specializing in scalable payment systems and data security.

Contact

kalmesh.muddi@grabtaxi.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Software DevelopmentSystem ArchitectureData SecurityPayment Systems

Other Skills

Banking SystemsCollaborationCompliance ManagementCost ManagementData MigrationDatabase ManagementDatabase OptimizationFeature DevelopmentFraud AnalysisGolangLoad ManagementMicroservicesPayment IntegrationReliability EngineeringScalable Architectures

About

As a Senior Software Engineer at Grab, I contribute to building reliable software infrastructure and designing scalable architectures, leveraging expertise in Golang and problem-solving. My academic foundation in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from B. M. S. College of Engineering complements my professional journey in software development. Collaborating with teams, I focus on creating innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency and system performance in dynamic environments.

Experience

Grab

2 roles

Senior Software Engineer

Promoted

Jan 2022 – Sep 2025 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Worked in multiple teams in the payments org building scalable systems from scratch and improving the performance of the existing systems.
Architected a Payment Method Management Platform, enhancing integration speed for new payment methods.
Designed a microservice to batch pool transactions that reduced peak load on core wallet systems by 40%.
Led a cost optimisation initiative, achieving a 65% reduction in database costs.
Ensured PCI-DSS audit compliance, collaborating with external authorities for data security.
Collaborated with the Fraud Prevention team to analyse and fix the loopholes which led to reduction in fund loss and improved security.

GolangSoftware InfrastructureScalable ArchitecturesPayment SystemsDatabase ManagementData Security+2

Software Engineer

Jun 2019 – Dec 2021 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Integrated with multiple SEA banking partners to enhance local payment methods and reduce transaction processing costs.
Designed and executed the migration of over 10M cards-on-file to Grab’s in-house payment gateway, improving security.
Collaborated with product and ops teams to launch cash top-up and cash-out features, expanding GrabPay’s market reach.
Co-owned critical modules ensuring 99.99% uptime and robust system observability through monitoring and alerting pipelines.

Payment IntegrationSecurity ManagementSystem MonitoringCollaborationSoftware DevelopmentPayment Systems