Itika Sarkar (She/Her)

Software Engineer

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India4 yrs experience

AI EnabledAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

Expert in scalable backend systems and microservices.
Proficient in AI-driven development tools.
Strong foundation in payments and FinTech solutions.

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

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Skills

Core Skills

JavaMicroservicesNode.jsSpring Framework

Other Skills

AI for RecruitingAJAXAWSAmazon Web Services (AWS)Analytical SkillsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Artificial Intelligence for BusinessAzure Data LakeAzure DevOps ServicesAzure FunctionsBack-End Web DevelopmentCascading Style Sheets (CSS)Core JavaDebuggingDesign Patterns

About

Strategic Software Engineer with 3.5 years of experience in building scalable backend systems, optimizing payments infrastructure, and integrating AI-powered automation within large-scale platforms. Currently at PayPal, contributing to products like Meta P2P, Venmo and PayPal World Network of Wallets, enabling secure and seamless cross-border transactions.Passionate about AI-driven development, leveraging tools like Gemini, GitHub Copilot, Sorra, and PayPal AIG to enhance productivity, improve code quality, and automate testing. Strong foundation in object-oriented design, distributed systems, and microservices architecture, with hands-on experience in Python, Java, Kafka, AWS, and MySQL.I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments, focusing on scalability, performance, and intelligent automation to drive impactful solutions in the payments and FinTech ecosystem.

Experience

4 yrs

Total Experience

1 yr 4 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 7 mos

Current Experience

Paypal

Software Engineer 2

Nov 2024 – Present · 1 yr 7 mos · Hybrid

Developing and optimizing scalable backend services and APIs for high-performance payment and onboarding platforms.
Contributed to Meta P2P integration, Venmo international expansion, and PayPal World Network of Wallets, enabling secure and seamless global money transfers.
Improved risk detection, onboarding automation, and cross-wallet functionality, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
Leveraged AI-driven tools like Gemini, GitHub Copilot, Sorra, and PayPal AIG for code generation, data validation, and intelligent troubleshooting, accelerating development cycles.
Collaborate cross-functionally to design, test, and deploy secure, data-driven FinTech solutions using Python, Java, and cloud-native microservices.

Low-Level DesignCore JavaSpring MVCAnalytical SkillsJUnitHigh-Level Design+15

Boston consulting group (bcg)

Software Engineer - X Delivery

Sep 2024 – Nov 2024 · 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Wood

3 roles

Software Developer

Promoted

Jan 2024 – Sep 2024 · 8 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · Hybrid

Actively involved in the development and implementation of features, resulting in a notable 20% increase in user engagement within the first three months.
Seamlessly integrated third-party frameworks using SQL, DBMS, and Azure, enhancing product functionality and contributing to a 10% increase in revenue.
Applied Data Analysis, Flask, Python, and Java for code quality improvement, resulting in a 25% reduction in average response time and improved system performance.
Active participation in Agile/Scrum development processes with skills in Node.js, React, and other technologies, resulting in a 15% improvement in project delivery timelines.

Django REST FrameworkCore JavaNode jsTroubleshootingJavaScriptJDBC+15

Graduate Engineer

Aug 2023 – Dec 2023 · 4 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · Hybrid

Utilizing Microsoft Power BI, Azure DevOps Services, and +8 skills to contribute to innovative software development projects.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams using Git for version control, reducing time-to-market by 20%.

Microsoft Power AutomateAzure Data LakeDocker ProductsHTML5LinuxSQL

Graduate Engineer Trainee

Jul 2022 – Jul 2023 · 1 yr · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · Hybrid

DebuggingDocker ProductsHTML5Python (Programming Language)Azure FunctionsSQL

Persistent systems

Software Engineer Intern

Feb 2022 – Jul 2022 · 5 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Building RESTful web applications using spring boot,Maven, Mockito, jUnit.
Built Library Management System Application on Salesforce Developer.The Library Management is simple, user-friendly, and can be easily integrated with your existing system. The library management system provides online and offline storage, automated backups, and easy upgrades to simplify and enhance learning process.
Worked on sample version-control, database
projects.
Designed, developed and wrote test cases.
Participate in code reviews and providing
constructive feedback.
Identified bugs and taking the initiative to resolve
them.