Gobi Karunagaran

Backend Engineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India21 yrs 9 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

17+ years of backend engineering experience.
Expert in Python, Django, and microservices architecture.
Proven track record in optimizing API performance.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Backend Engineer specializing in Fintech and Telecommunications with extensive experience in microservices and cloud technologies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Backend DevelopmentMicroservicesDatabase DesignEmbedded SystemsNetwork Management Applications

Other Skills

PythonDjangoAzureREST APIsOracle 12cAutomationAPI OptimizationMonitoringSNMPJavaScriptDatabase OptimizationTL1Network ManagementDjango REST FrameworkCore Java

About

Senior Backend Engineer with 17+ years of experience designing and building scalable backend systems and cloud-native applications. I specialize in developing high-performance APIs and distributed systems using Python, Django, FastAPI, and Core Java. My experience includes building microservices architectures, designing efficient data models, optimizing API performance, and delivering reliable backend platforms used in enterprise and financial systems. Key expertise: • Backend development with Python, Django, FastAPI, and Core Java • Microservices architecture and distributed systems • REST API design and high-throughput backend services • Cloud platforms (AWS / Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) • Database design, query optimization, and performance tuning • CI/CD pipelines and automation I continuously strengthen my problem-solving skills through Data Structures & Algorithms practice on platforms like LeetCode (400+ problems solved). This helps me write clean, optimized, and production-ready code. I have also led distributed engineering teams, contributed to system architecture decisions, and delivered scalable solutions for complex backend platforms. Currently open to opportunities in: Senior Backend Engineering, Staff Engineer, and Backend Architect roles. Specialties: Python • Django • FastAPI • Core Java • Microservices • REST APIs • Distributed Systems • System Design • SQL • AWS • Azure • Docker • Kubernetes • CI/CD

Experience

21 yrs 9 mos

Total Experience

4 yrs 4 mos

Average Tenure

13 yrs 5 mos

Current Experience

Mphasis

Module Lead

Jan 2013 – Present · 13 yrs 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Designed a Data Abstraction Layer (DAL) for JSON to XML RPC conversion, reducing API response time by 25%.
Led the onboarding of iReach/iBranch modules from the centralized iManager for the SD-WAN project, implementing encryption, decryption, and hash value generation
Integrated Azure IoT Hub for secure device registration, enabling real-time notifications via RESTful APIs.
Led a team to optimize Oracle 12c multitenancy monitoring in HP Operation Manager using Smart Plugins (SPI).
Developed a Python-based automation for data extraction/image scraping and job parsing, enhancing data processing efficiency by 20%.
Developed a communication framework between keygen-server (Windows) and keygen-client (HP-UX) to integrate native keygens into the GLiS environment

PythonDjangoAzureREST APIsOracle 12cAutomation+2

Fibcom india ltd

Technical lead

Feb 2011 – Dec 2012 · 1 yr 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Led the development of SNMP Agent, CLI modules, and Performance Monitoring for EMAP8S Ethernet over SDH.
Optimized database queries and reduced API response times by 20%.

SNMPJavaScriptDatabase OptimizationEmbedded Systems

Wipro technologies

Senior Software Engineer

May 2006 – Feb 2011 · 4 yrs 9 mos · Greater Chennai Area

Developed TL1Agent modules supporting TL1 commands for Ethernet & SOAM features.
Enhanced alarm & stats support for network ports and telecom cards (ds3/oc3/t1/e1).

TL1Network ManagementNetwork Management Applications

Tech mahindra

Software Engineer

Feb 2005 – Apr 2006 · 1 yr 2 mos · Greater Chennai Area

• Involved in Open Subscriber Migration feature for the purpose of migrating subscriber database information from an Alcatel HLR to a non-Alcatel HLR product.