Jay Prakash Sonkar — Software Engineer
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. ---
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Backend Engineer in the Fintech industry, specializing in payment systems and API integrations.
Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Experience: 5 yrs 8 mos
Skills
- Backend Engineering
- Api Development
- System Development
- Mentorship
- Problem Solving
Career Highlights
- Proven success in backend engineering and API development.
- Achieved 98% API uptime and enhanced system response.
- Recognized with multiple awards for technical excellence.
Work Experience
Fynd (Shopsense Retail Technologies Ltd.)
Software Development Engineer 2 (1 yr 2 mos)
Software Development Engineer (2 yrs 4 mos)
Tata Consultancy Services
System Engineer (Digital) (2 yrs 2 mos)
Chegg India
Chegg Expert (1 yr 2 mos)
Programmr.com
Software Engineer Intern (1 mo)
DataPure
Python Developer (1 mo)
Education
Bachelor of Technology at BUNDELKHAND INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, JHANSI
Intermediate at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya - JNV
High School at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya - JNV