Fahad Sarwar

CEO

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India11 yrs 2 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in architecting scalable microservices.
  • Proven track record in high-volume data solutions.
  • Strong leadership in mentoring engineering teams.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech Backend Engineer with expertise in microservices and cloud-native applications.

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Skills

Core Skills

MicroservicesDistributed SystemsJavaDevopsData ManagementAgileSoftware DevelopmentAutomation

Other Skills

GoPayment IntegrationAWSRESTful APIsEvent DrivenSpring BootDockerKubernetesSpring SecurityTerraformSpring CloudApache CamelData ValidationETLAgile Development

About

Lead Software Engineer with 11+ years of experience architecting and implementing highly scalable, distributed microservices and enterprise-grade applications. Demonstrated expertise in Java, Spring Boot, AWS (Lambda, S3, RDS), Kubernetes, and Docker, with a strong track record in complex problem-solving and delivering solutions that handle high-volume data. Skilled at system architecture, object-oriented design, data structures, algorithms, and API-first development. Deep understanding of secure coding and security architecture (Spring Security, JWT tokens) for cloud-native deployments. Adept at CI/CD pipelines, TDD, event-driven systems, and engineering for 99.99% uptime within Agile environments. Proven success in leading engineering teams, mentoring junior developers, and aligning technical strategies with business objectives.

Experience

11 yrs 2 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 1 mo
Average Tenure
5 mos
Current Experience

Paytm

Technical Lead

Dec 2025Present · 5 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

  • OMS Platform Development: Building a new Order Management platform from scratch that provides a common interface to integrate Paytm payment gateway with different insurance domains including term and health insurance.
  • Technology Stack: Leveraging Go to build high-performance, scalable backend services, applying years of distributed systems and microservices expertise to deliver robust insurance solutions.
  • Insurance Domain: Working within the insurance team to deliver scalable payment integration solutions across multiple insurance product lines.
GoDistributed SystemsMicroservicesPayment Integration

Tide

Senior Software Engineer

May 2025Nov 2025 · 6 mos · Delhi, India · Remote

  • ⁠Drive end-to-end delivery of high-impact projects, clearing roadblocks and hitting quality, timeline, and scope targets.
  • ⁠Surface root causes with data-driven analysis and ship innovative, business-aligned solutions amid ambiguity.
  • ⁠Execute under pressure with minimal oversight, escalating only when needed to keep momentum high.
  • ⁠Rapidly adopt new tools and industry trends, lifting team technical capabilities.
  • ⁠Distill complex updates into crisp docs, dashboards, and presentations for cross-functional stakeholders.
  • ⁠Cultivate a feedback-rich culture - recognizing peers, mentoring others, and rallying teams around shared goals.
Distributed SystemsMicroservicesAWSRESTful APIsEvent Driven

Clearwater analytics

2 roles

Lead Software Engineer

Promoted

May 2022Apr 2025 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

  • Architecture & Security: Spearhead end-to-end design of cloud-native financial applications using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS (Lambda, S3, SQS, SNS), enforcing Spring Security and JWT-based authentication for robust security.
  • Microservices & API-First: Implemented API-first microservices with Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and Terraform, cutting deployment time by 40% and reducing infrastructure costs by 15%.
  • Complex Problem-Solving: Address highly complex BFSI use cases, implementing advanced caching and partitioning strategies that enable stable handling of 2M+ daily transactions.
  • DevOps & CI/CD: Enforced TDD, code reviews, and fully automated Jenkins pipelines, accelerating release cycles by 30% and slashing production defects by 25%.
  • Mentorship & Culture: Mentored junior engineers on secure coding, OOD, and performance optimizations, boosting overall team productivity by 20%.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborated with product managers to realign architecture with evolving business goals, reducing production incidents by 45% and ensuring 99.95% system availability.
JavaSpring BootAWSDockerKubernetesMicroservices

Senior Software Engineer

Apr 2021May 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

  • Legacy Modernization: Migrated monolithic components to Spring Cloud-based microservices, reducing downtime by 40% and improving resiliency.
  • Secure Integrations: Streamlined data transformations using Apache Camel and JWT-based layers, ensuring safe and auditable workflows.
  • Data Validation & ETL: Introduced Python scripts and Nexla for data integration, achieving 99.9% data accuracy for high-volume data sets.
Spring CloudApache CamelData ValidationETLMicroservicesData Management

Gartner

2 roles

Senior Software Engineer

Promoted

Apr 2020Apr 2021 · 1 yr · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

  • Scalable Java Apps: Built strategic web applications with Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful APIs following API-first principles, reducing development lead times by 25%.
  • End-to-End Delivery: Led Agile cycles, enforced OOD patterns, and deployed via CI/CD pipelines, decreasing regression issues by 30%.
  • High Uptime Orchestration: Utilized Docker and Kubernetes for near-continuous availability, resulting in 20% drop-in service outages.
JavaSpring BootRESTful APIsAgileMicroservices

Software Engineer

Nov 2017Mar 2020 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

  • Agile Development: Deployed new features, debugged production issues, and optimized internal tools in an Agile setting, cutting release times by 25%.
  • Systems Optimization: Maintained distributed applications with strict OOD best practices, reducing system performance bottlenecks by 40%.
  • Collaborative Delivery: Coordinated with cross-functional teams to align technical roadmaps with shifting business objectives.
Agile DevelopmentSystems OptimizationAgileSoftware Development

Xebia

Software Engineer

Mar 2017Oct 2017 · 7 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

  • Enterprise Solutions: Enhanced Java-based enterprise apps and APIs, boosting performance by 30% and improving cross-team integration.
  • Advanced Data Structures: Leveraged algorithms to optimize core modules, decreasing data processing time by 25%.
  • Design Patterns: Reinforced OOP and design pattern usage, trimming technical debt by 45%.
JavaAPIsOOPSoftware Development

Tata consultancy services

Software Engineer

Oct 2014Feb 2017 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

  • CI/CD & Automation: Developed Java and Ruby applications, integrating Jenkins to automate builds, lowering manual overhead by 35%.
  • Database Management: Fine-tuned queries for diverse client projects, cutting DB overhead costs by 15% and improving uptime.
  • Ruby-based Tooling: Employed Ruby for select utilities to automate integrations and data validations, reinforcing a flexible tech stack.
JavaRubyJenkinsSoftware DevelopmentAutomation

Qa infotech - your software testing partner

Software Engineer Intern

Jan 2014Sep 2014 · 8 mos · Noida Area, India · On-site

  • Trainee: Engaged in the development and testing of software solutions.
  • Achievements: Advanced skills in Ruby programming and software testing methodologies.
  • Duties: Assisted in research and development projects; wrote and tested code, and documented development processes.
RubySoftware Testing

Education

Amity University

Master of Science - MS — Computer Engineering

May 2011Jul 2014

Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University, Agra

Bachelor of Science - BS — Computer Engineering

May 2007Jul 2010

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