Akshay Dhangar — Backend Engineer

As a Senior Software Engineer with over 8 years of experience, I specialize in creating scalable, high-performance software solutions that solve complex problems and drive business success. My expertise includes Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Apache Solr, and Kubernetes, and I’m passionate about delivering top-quality code that meets the highest standards. Previously, I led the development of a next-generation search engine at Transunion CIBIL, tailored for credit history holders in India. My role involves full lifecycle software development—from architectural design to implementation—ensuring robust, efficient, and secure systems. I’ve had the privilege of working on several high-impact projects across various domains, including financial services, e-commerce, and technology platforms. In my previous roles at Citi, Sell.do, and MasterCard, I was responsible for building and optimizing critical components of software infrastructure. Whether it's enhancing system performance, ensuring data security, or improving user experience, I approach every challenge with a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation. Beyond my technical skills, I’m an advocate for clean code, SOLID principles, and best practices in software engineering. I’m constantly learning and staying at the forefront of technological advancements, recently exploring the integration of virtual threads to further enhance system efficiency. Additionally, I have a strong interest in quantum computing and its potential to revolutionize the tech landscape over the next decade. Skills: Java/J2EE, Golang, Kotlin, Spring/Spring Boot, REST API's, Microservices, JPA/Hibernate, Kubernetes, Data Structures & Algorithms, LLD, HLD System Design, Multi-threading, Concurrency, TDD, MySQL, PostgreSQL, DB2, Cassandra, Mongo DB, Elasticsearch ELK, Kafka, RabbitMQ, Redis, Jenkins, Bamboo, Tomcat, WebSphere, Agile, Scrum, GIT, Bitbucket. I'm always open to connecting with like-minded professionals and exploring new opportunities. Feel free to reach out to me at reachout.akshaydhangar@gmail.com or connect with me on Twitter @akshay_dhangar to discuss potential collaborations, projects, or career opportunities.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech Backend Engineer with expertise in scalable systems and microservices architecture.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 8 yrs 11 mos

Skills

Java
Distributed Systems
Microservices
Payment Systems

Career Highlights

Over 8 years of experience in software engineering.
Expertise in Java, Microservices, and scalable systems.
Led development of a next-gen search engine for fintech.

Work Experience

IBM

Senior Staff Engineer (1 yr 1 mo)

BBI

Senior Software Development Engineer (3 yrs)

Citi

Senior Software Engineer (1 yr 8 mos)

Sell.Do

SDE II (1 yr 2 mos)

MasterCard

SDE I (2 yrs)

Summer Intern (2 mos)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree at COEP Technological University

diploma at Government polytechnic nasik

Akshay Dhangar

Backend Engineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India8 yrs 11 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 8 years of experience in software engineering.
Expertise in Java, Microservices, and scalable systems.
Led development of a next-gen search engine for fintech.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech Backend Engineer with expertise in scalable systems and microservices architecture.

Contact

akshay.dhangar1995@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

JavaDistributed SystemsMicroservicesPayment Systems

Other Skills

PostgreSQLTransaction ManagementPayment IndustryCode ReviewRedisMultithreadingPaymentsHigh Availability (HA)Java ConcurrencyRepresentational State Transfer (REST)ScalabilityElasticsearchDatabasesSystems DesignTechnical Leadership

About

Experience

8 yrs 11 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 11 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 1 mo

Current Experience

Ibm

Senior Staff Engineer

May 2025 – Present · 1 yr 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

As a Senior Backend Engineer, I am working on large-scale, high-availability mainframe-integrated systems with a strong focus on performance, automation, and platform scalability.
Owned and enhanced backend systems supporting IMS QA-Web and LCT execution pipelines, used by multiple teams for large-scale automated testing.
Led initiatives to analyze and reduce LCT execution time, identifying bottlenecks across controllers, environments, and test scheduling.
Designed and implemented automation frameworks for test orchestration, retries, failure analysis, and environment readiness checks.
Built tools and dashboards to analyze IPL cycles, execution logs, and failure patterns, enabling data-driven optimization decisions.
Worked extensively on performance engineering, including concurrency issues, resource contention, and system-level bottlenecks.
Improved system observability using log analysis and monitoring (ELK stack), helping teams debug production and infra issues faster.
Collaborated closely with infra, QA, and product teams to scale test infrastructure and improve system reliability.
Drove improvements in controller health monitoring and smarter scheduling, increasing throughput and stability.
Contributed to AI/ML-driven analytics initiatives (Watsonx) for log categorization, summarization, and predictive insights.
Acted as a go-to engineer for complex issues, design discussions, and mentoring engineers on backend and performance best practices.

PostgreSQLTransaction ManagementPayment IndustryCode ReviewRedisMultithreading+15

Bbi

Senior Software Development Engineer

May 2022 – May 2025 · 3 yrs · Pune, Maharashtra, India · Remote

Worked on building and scaling a next-generation search platform for TransUnion CIBIL, enabling fast and reliable access to credit history data.
Designed and implemented backend services using Java and Spring Boot, focusing on low-latency search and high-throughput data access.
Built and optimized Apache Solr–based search pipelines, improving query performance, relevance, and system reliability.
Owned end-to-end backend features, from requirement analysis and design to development, testing, and production rollout.
Implemented data validation, sanitization, and security controls to handle sensitive financial and credit data safely.
Worked on performance tuning across application and search layers, addressing bottlenecks under high load.
Collaborated closely with product, data, and QA teams to deliver robust, production-grade fintech systems.
Contributed to improving code quality, design consistency, and operational stability of core backend services.

MicroservicesPostgreSQLContinuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)Code ReviewApache KafkaRabbitMQ+24

Citi

Senior Software Engineer

Sep 2020 – May 2022 · 1 yr 8 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Worked on enterprise backend systems supporting core banking and financial workflows.
Designed and developed Java-based services with a focus on stability, correctness, and transactional integrity.
Contributed to building and maintaining microservices and APIs used across internal banking platforms.
Worked with relational databases (SQL) and ensured data consistency and reliability in high-volume systems.
Followed strong engineering and security standards required in regulated financial environments.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver production-ready features and improvements.

MicroservicesPostgreSQLPayment IndustryCode ReviewREST APIsMultithreading+9

Sell.do

SDE II

Jul 2019 – Sep 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos

Developed Microservices from scratch for Sell.do.
Managed those services using Docker and K8s.
Performed TDD, BDD, Microservices integration using Eureka, ELK stack

MicroservicesRabbitMQMultithreadingdockerJavaJava Concurrency+7

Mastercard

2 roles

SDE I

Jul 2017 – Jul 2019 · 2 yrs

Worked on ALM, product for account management by developing a high security code.
Spearheaded the development of critical components that required handling sensitive data, ensuring robust security protocols and compliance with industry standards.

Payment IndustryREST APIsMultithreadingSpring BatchPaymentsJava+7