Shagufta Shahroz

Software Engineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India3 yrs experience

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Key Highlights

Expert in building scalable fintech systems.
Proficient in Java and Spring Boot for backend development.
Passionate about AI and modern tech stacks.

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

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Skills

Core Skills

JavaSpring BootDistributed SystemsMicroservicesDatabase ManagementApi DevelopmentWeb Development

Other Skills

AlgorithmsAmazon EC2Amazon Web Services (AWS)AngularJSApache KafkaBabel.jsBack-End Web DevelopmentBashBitbucketBootstrapC (Programming Language)C++CI/CDCLICSS

About

Software Developer with 3+ years of experience building scalable, high-performance systems in fintech and payments. Skilled in Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and SQL/NoSQL databases, with strong expertise in system design, distributed systems, and microservices. Currently at Visa, working on Visa Passkey to enable secure, seamless passwordless authentication for millions, shaping the future of digital payments. Passionate about leveraging AI and modern tech stacks to build intelligent, resilient platforms. Actively exploring AI agents, prompt engineering, and how LLMs can enhance backend workflows and decision-making. Always eager to solve complex engineering problems, learn new technologies, and contribute to impactful projects in secure payment systems and beyond. https://shaguftashahroz.github.io/Portfolio/ https://shaguftashahroz.github.io/Portfolio-Website/

Experience

3 yrs

Total Experience

1 yr

Average Tenure

1 yr 4 mos

Current Experience

Visa

Software Developer

Feb 2025 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Building seamless passwordless experiences with Visa Passkey – secure, scalable, user-first.

JavaSpring BootREST APIsSystem DesignDistributed SystemsMicroservices

Phonepe

Software Engineer

Oct 2024 – Feb 2025 · 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Collaborated with merchants to understand their business requirements and developed customized integration solutions, showcasing problem solving skills in distributed systems and Java based backend services.
Diagnosed and resolved integration issues using Python scripts for debugging and automation, improving operational efficiency.
Automated merchant onboarding processes by designing scalable scripts, leveraging dropwizard and Jenkins for CI/CD pipeline management.

PythonJavaDistributed SystemsCI/CDJenkinsDropwizard

Trustt (formerly novopay)

2 roles

Software Developer

Jun 2023 – Oct 2024 · 1 yr 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Database Migration: Migrated MySQL databases to Yugabyte, achieving a 30% performance improvement and enabling fault tolerance and scalability for high-volume financial transactions.
Microservices & Distributed Systems: Designed and developed high-performance distributed systems using Java, Spring Boot, and PostgreSQL in a microservices architecture.
API Development: Led the development of REST APIs to enhance application integration and functionality while maintaining system reliability and scalability.
Spring Batch & Automation: Implemented Spring Batch jobs to streamline data processing, automate tasks, and optimize system performance.
Scripting & Concurrency: Developed Bash scripts to automate database management tasks and optimized multithreaded operations to handle concurrent processes efficiently.
CI/CD & Monitoring: Integrated CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and implemented monitoring tools like Elasticsearch and Kibana to ensure seamless operations.

JavaSpring BootPostgreSQLMicroservicesREST APIsJenkins+1

SDE Intern

Oct 2022 – May 2023 · 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Contributed to designing and maintaining distributed systems, leveraging Spring Boot and PostgreSQL for robust and scalable solutions.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver features in an Agile development environment, gaining exposure to SDLC best practices.
Assisted in API development and unit testing using JUnit, ensuring the quality and reliability of the system.
Worked on task automation using Python and shell scripting, improving team productivity.

Spring BootPostgreSQLAPI DevelopmentJUnitPythonShell Scripting