Jay Prakash Sonkar

Software Engineer

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India5 yrs 8 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Proven success in backend engineering and API development.
  • Achieved 98% API uptime and enhanced system response.
  • Recognized with multiple awards for technical excellence.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Backend Engineer in the Fintech industry, specializing in payment systems and API integrations.

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Skills

Core Skills

Backend EngineeringApi DevelopmentSystem DevelopmentMentorshipProblem Solving

Other Skills

Python (Programming Language)SanicNode.jsBashC++FastAPIOptimizationComputer ScienceImage ProcessingDigital Image ProcessingWeb DevelopmentDSABack-End Web DevelopmentFlasktkinter

About

Experienced Software Engineer with 4.6+ years of hands-on expertise in Python-based web application development and backend engineering. Proven success in designing, building, and optimizing dynamic web services, payment systems, and Backend-driven solutions. Passionate about solving complex backend challenges, building scalable systems, and leveraging modern technologies for business impact. Familiar with Machine Learning and GenAI principles. --- Core Expertise: • Backend Engineering: Developed and led the Payments & Refund System at Fynd; engineered scalable APIs managing 10K+ daily transactions. • API & Integration Development: Integrated major payment solutions like Razorpay, JioOnePay, Simpl PayLater, Pinelabs; built custom checkout systems for TiraBeauty. • Database Management: Designed SQL scripts, optimized migrations, integrated multi-database systems, improving success rates by 15%. • Cloud & Messaging: Kafka event management for real-time payments, webhook integration, and scaling across payment modes. • Security & Compliance: Implemented wallet linking/delinking with encryption; adhered to RBI guidelines for payment integrations. • Performance Optimization: Achieved 98% API uptime, enhanced system response by 15%, and resolved critical errors like 504 Gateway Timeouts. --- Technical Skills: • Languages: Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Bash, Node.js • Frameworks: Flask, FastAPI, Django, Sanic, Tkinter, Swagger • Databases: MySQL, SQL, Redis, MongoDB • Tools & Platforms: Git, GitHub, Linux/Windows/Ubuntu/Mac, Yocto Build System • Other Skills: Data Structures and Algorithms (1000+ problems solved), API Development, Payment Gateway Integration, GenAI Applications --- Professional Achievements: • Fynd - One Man Army Awards [2024] • Fynd - Fynd Star Award [2023, 2024] • TCS (Tata Consultancy Services): Delivered 25% operational improvements; engineered telecom tools like JaySoft-LogViewer and WM_Grepper. • Qualified ACM-ICPC 2018 Regionals; Semifinalist in Techgig Code Gladiator. • Resolved over 1300+ doubts on Chegg, showcasing strong mentorship skills. • Maintained 70+ repositories on GitHub. • Achieved 10+ accolades and certifications for technical excellence. ---

Experience

5 yrs 8 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 10 mos
Average Tenure
3 yrs 6 mos
Current Experience

Fynd (shopsense retail technologies ltd.)

2 roles

Software Development Engineer 2

Promoted

Apr 2025Present · 1 yr 2 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

  • Payment and Refund Enhancement and Improvements
  • Improved COD refund processing, addressing failed refunds and bank account linking issues.
  • Enhanced payment gateway integrations with JioOnePay, Simpl (PayLater), and Pinelabs.
  • Optimized refund APIs to ensure accurate processing and smoother transaction flow.
  • Resolved critical e-commerce order placement issues across multiple platforms.
  • Implemented seamless CVV-less transactions for saved cards, improving user experience.
  • Tackled 504 Gateway Timeout errors and API failures for better system performance.
  • Fixed transaction errors like 'InvalidRequestError' and 'AttributeError' for smoother operations.
  • Applied security patches and logging improvements to enhance payment system security.
Python (Programming Language)SanicBackend EngineeringAPI Development

Software Development Engineer

Dec 2022Apr 2025 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

  • Spearheaded the Payments and Refund System at Fynd.
  • Developed and integrated the Razorpay Partnership Model.
  • Designed the Custom Checkout for Jio1Pay and Tirabeauty.
  • Achieved complete API Automation for payments.
  • Successfully resolved issues in Payment and Refund APIs.
  • Pioneered the UPIAS Payment Mode (UPI At Store).
  • Formulated multiple database scripts and migrations.
  • Proactively deployed numerous bug fixes and enhancements
Python (Programming Language)Node.jsBackend EngineeringAPI Development

Tata consultancy services

System Engineer (Digital)

Oct 2020Dec 2022 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Remote

  • Worked on Telecom Domain
  • Development and Enhancement of Python code/scripts
  • System Image upgrade using Yocto(Bitbake Build System)
  • Enhancement for Ericsson Telecom, Announcement
  • Developed security features in Ericsson Telecom
  • Developed Addons, Utilities
Python (Programming Language)BashBackend EngineeringSystem Development

Chegg india

Chegg Expert

Oct 2019Dec 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos · Remote

  • Solving Student Doubts From All World
  • Solved 1300+ Problems Asked by students on the Chegg Portal
C++Python (Programming Language)MentorshipProblem Solving

Programmr.com

Software Engineer Intern

May 2019Jun 2019 · 1 mo · India · Remote

  • Created Interview problems for students
  • Provided Python Problems and their Solutions

Datapure

Python Developer

May 2019Jun 2019 · 1 mo · Indore Area, India

  • Developed Python Scripts for Data Collection using Web Scraping
  • Developed A complete tool in Python for collecting data from a set of images
  • Data Analytics
  • Computer Vision Expert

Education

BUNDELKHAND INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, JHANSI

Bachelor of Technology — Computer Science

Jul 2016Sep 2020

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya - JNV

Intermediate — PCM with Computer Science

Apr 2014Mar 2015

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya - JNV

High School — PCM

Apr 2012Mar 2013

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