Shikhar Sharma

Software Engineer

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India3 yrs 10 mos experience

Key Highlights

Expert in backend development and cloud solutions.
Proven track record in optimizing data pipelines.
Innovative problem solver with significant cost reductions.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Backend-focused Software Engineer with expertise in SaaS and AdTech.

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Skills

Core Skills

Backend DevelopmentCloud-based SolutionsData Engineering

Other Skills

MongoDBRedisPython (Programming Language)GoKubernetesPostgreSQLApache KafkaApache AirflowData AnalysisAWS EMRCritical ThinkingSoftware DocumentationDjangoGrafanaProblem Solving

About

Senior Software Engineer with 2 years of experience optimizing large-scale systems and pipelines. Proficient in Python, Golang, Apache Spark, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, and Redis, I specialize in backend development and cloud-based solutions. I thrive on solving complex problems and driving innovation in software engineering.

Experience

3 yrs 10 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 2 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 8 mos

Current Experience

Zepto

Software Engineer 2

Oct 2024 – Present · 1 yr 8 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Built and scaled Zepto’s Kitchen Management System from scratch, replacing high-cost third-party solutions. Led architecture, infra planning, and rollout across all dark stores with zero downtime.
Owned core modules like Machine Assignment and Inventory Reliability, delivering real-time, fault-tolerant systems that supported peak throughput and reduced operational load significantly.
Also designed a configurable Incentive Engine powering rule-based rewards for on-ground teams, enabling flexible performance-driven structures across metrics like attendance and productivity.

MongoDBRedisBackend DevelopmentCloud-based Solutions

Samsung india

2 roles

Senior Software Engineer

Mar 2024 – Oct 2024 · 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

> Implemented Unified Creative Service for Samsung Ads with Go, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, and Apache Kafka. Added multi-tenancy, multi-user review, report generation and real time review features enhancing functionality and efficiency.
> Integrated creative solution for creation, browsing, trans coding, DSP mail management, programmatic review and manual review into a single platform. This led to reduction in operation cost by 25%.
> Spearheaded migration of data pipelines from Oozie to Apache Airflow, this brought about creation and design of complex and cost effective workflows. Reduction in maintenance and improved monitoring increased engineering productivity by 30%.

RedisPython (Programming Language)Backend DevelopmentCloud-based Solutions

Software Engineer

Aug 2022 – Mar 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

> Improvised TMT (The Media Trust) usage in creative review by analyzing historic creative bidding trends. Developed and created an algorithm to prioritize creatives that are top bidders. This resulted in TMT cost reduction by 55%.
> Innovated a scalable data processing workflow using Apache Airflow, automating cluster deployment, Spark job execution, and termination. This initiative resulted in a 30% improvement in processing efficiency and 60% reduction in AWS EMR cost.
> Authored and presented 15+ Tech specs and design documents for feature additions and technical refinements. Set up Pager Duty and Slack alerts enhancing monitoring and system stability.

RedisPython (Programming Language)Data EngineeringBackend Development