Saksham Sharma

Software Engineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India6 yrs 1 mo experience

Key Highlights

  • Proven expertise in backend microservices and API development.
  • Significant cost savings through automation and process improvements.
  • Top annual performance rating during tenure at Wakefit.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Backend Developer with strong expertise in Fintech and E-commerce sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Backend DevelopmentMicroservices ArchitectureApi Development

Other Skills

Amazon Web Services (AWS)Architectural DesignC (Programming Language)C++Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)CeleryCompetitive ProgrammingComputer NetworkingCoralogixData StructuresDatabase Management System (DBMS)DjangoDjango REST FrameworkElasticsearchEngineering

About

Enthusiastic in Coding and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of different programming languages and data structures . Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Software Industry. Experienced in Marketing with over 3 years of experience in College Fest as head and ASME Lnmiit . Excellent reputation for resolving problems and driving overall operational improvements.

Experience

6 yrs 1 mo
Total Experience
1 yr 2 mos
Average Tenure
11 mos
Current Experience

Nielsen

Senior Software Engineer

Jul 2025Present · 11 mos · Bengaluru · Hybrid

Razorpay

Software Engineer

Aug 2024Jul 2025 · 11 mos · Bengaluru · Hybrid

  • Technical Highlights:
  • Built and scaled backend microservices using Go, PostgreSQL, Redis, and SQS to support high-volume transaction workflows and internal dispute systems.
  • Designed and deployed daily cron jobs for automated case validation and correction, significantly reducing manual effort and human errors.
  • Integrated Celery task queues with internal finance APIs to automate fee debits for Arbitration and Pre-Arbitration stages, ensuring accurate billing.
  • Developed a proof of concept for the decomposition of Razorpay's Dispute monolith into microservices using API-first design principles and Redis-based messaging queues.
  • Set up background job pipelines to detect and auto-correct invalid or mismatched dispute fields, improving system data hygiene and auditability.
  • Business Outcomes:
  • Resolved a ₹85 lakh money loss bug in the first week by tracing inconsistencies in reconciliation logic and implementing a durable fix.
  • Saved over ₹1 crore annually by automating fee debit operations, eliminating reliance on manual processes and reducing financial leakage.
  • Reduced dispute resolution time and internal escalations through proactive validations, improving internal SLAs and operational efficiency
Go (Programming Language)PostgreSQLRedisSQSCeleryBackend Development+1

Wakefit

2 roles

Software Engineer

Jul 2022Aug 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Technical Highlights:
  • Led backend ownership of key modules including Stocks, Logistics, and Retail, architecting scalable APIs and internal tools using Python, Django, Celery, and PostgreSQL.
  • Integrated the Shipsy logistics platform from scratch, handling REST API integration, webhook processing, and delivery tracking updates.
  • Reduced latency of the homepage stock check API by 20% using multi-threading, Redis caching, and SQL query optimization.
  • Built automation pipelines for retail sheet uploads using Pandas, Celery, and Cerberus-based validation, enabling bulk processing and error tracking.
  • Migrated the core backend from Django 2.1.7 to 2.2, refactoring legacy code and resolving package-level compatibility issues.
  • Optimized backend performance by reducing redundant API calls and introducing batch DB operations like bulk_create() and prefetch_related.
  • Business Outcomes:
  • Achieved a 95% reduction in manual effort for retail operations by automating Excel-based workflows for internal teams.
  • Contributed to a 30% increase in operational productivity through performance improvements, integrations, and process automation.
  • Improved customer experience and delivery accuracy by streamlining logistics data flow and improving stock sync reliability.
  • Received the top annual performance rating during the entire tenure, awarded to the top-performing engineers quarterly.
Python ProgrammingDjangoCeleryPostgreSQLRedisBackend Development+1

Software Engineer Intern

Jan 2022Jun 2022 · 5 mos

Plinth

2 roles

Head Of Operations

Jun 2020Sep 2021 · 1 yr 3 mos

Sponsorship Manager

Jul 2019Jun 2020 · 11 mos

Asme lnmiit

Head Of Marketing Operations

Jun 2020Jun 2021 · 1 yr

Education

The LNM Institute of Information Technology

Bachelor of Technology - BTech — Engineering

Jan 2018Jan 2022

Jawaharlal Nehru School , Bhopal

High School

Jan 2005Jan 2017

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