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NIFRAZ THAJUDEEN

NIFRAZ THAJUDEEN

Lead Software Engineer
Colombo,11

Summary

An energetic, highly motivated, result oriented and technically competent dynamic hard worker who can work in groups or individually with excellent communication skills and proven leadership skills.

Innovative Software Engineer offering 7 years of expertise in API development and Integration. Seasoned professional with background in full software development lifecycles. Quickly learns and masters new technologies while working in both team and independent settings.

Diligent Software Engineer with solid foundation in developing and maintaining software applications. Proven track record in implementing efficient code and contributing to significant projects. Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and collaborating within cross-functional teams.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Lead Software Engineer

Virtusa
01.2022 - Current
  • Designed, coded, tested, debugged, and documented programs using agile development practices.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive solutions for clients' needs.
  • Led a team of software engineers to successfully complete projects within deadlines, ensuring high-quality end products.
  • Conducted thorough code reviews to maintain consistency, readability, and adherence to best practices.
  • Translated customer and system requirements into a robust software design with a test-driven approach.
  • Implemented and adopted cloud technologies and best practices for automation, configuration, monitoring, and platform scalability.
  • Developed robust, scalable, modular, and API-centric infrastructures.
  • Designed, coded, tested, debugged, and documented programs using agile development practices.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive solutions for clients' needs.
  • Contributed significantly towards company growth by developing innovative features that drove customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Troubleshot complex issues swiftly under pressure while maintaining clear communication with affected parties.
  • Developed code using Java and other programming languages to support digital repository frameworks and integrate systems.

Associate Consultant / SSE

Virtusa Pvt (Ltd)
04.2019 - 12.2021
  • Delivered high-quality presentations showcasing key findings and recommendations to both internal stakeholders and clients.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail, organization, and adherence to deadlines.
  • Enhanced software functionality by identifying and resolving complex technical issues.
  • Mentored junior developers, fostering professional growth, and enhancing team productivity.
  • Developed scalable applications using agile methodologies for timely project delivery.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and high-quality standards.
  • Regularly reviewed peers' code contributions, offering constructive feedback to enhance overall product quality.
  • Helped a team of many lead consultants optimize the efficiency of current systems by conducting training sessions.

Software Engineer

Virtusa Pvt (Ltd)
03.2018 - 03.2019
  • Implemented Eligibility APIs to validate the client eligibility by considering business-defined eligible criteria such as loan eligibility, primary data change eligibility, disbursement eligibility, and general user validation eligibility. Integrated APIs as an API-led connectivity procedure with experience, process, and system-level reusable APIs coordinated through other REST, SOAP services, and cloud/on-prem databases.
  • Implemented schedulers as processors to trigger out with database triggers and client event-based changes, and route the payload to relevant sources, replicating data as time-based client changes with the integration of Kafka clients and Kafka producers.
  • Developing a domain-level, client-notifiable core system according to all of the functional changes made through the system by the client/policy owner, followed by notifying their relevant sources by sending email or phone messages. It is considering time-based data; thus, it is connecting some other downstream sources.

Trainee Software Engineer

ShipXpress Pvt (Ltd)
03.2016 - 08.2016
  • Participated actively in code review sessions, offering constructive feedback to peers to ensure optimal performance of software applications.
  • Proactively sought opportunities for professional development by attending workshops, conferences, and training sessions related to software engineering trends and best practices.
  • Participated in regular sprint planning sessions, contributing valuable insights that helped shape project roadmaps and ensure alignment with business objectives.
  • Stayed up-to-date with emerging technologies and programming languages, applying new knowledge to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.

Education

BSc. (Hons) - Information Technology

University of Moratuwa
Moratuwa
05.2016 - 03.2019

Skills

MuleSoft

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Accomplishments

  • Achieved Second Class Upper Division in Degree Programme (GPA - 3.45)
  • Achieved Deans List in final year semester

Extra-Curricular Activities

Batch Representative (2015/2016) Batch 12 at Faculty of IT, University of Moratuwa Member of FITSchool, University of Moratuwa Mathematics & IT Volunteer Teacher at Al-Hikma Muslim Maha Vidyalaya, Nikadhalupotha (2012) District Champion in football tournament conducted by FFSL Zonal Champions in Cricket and Volleyball

Certification

MuleSoft Certified Developer

Interests

AI/GenAI/Machine Learning

Timeline

Lead Software Engineer

Virtusa
01.2022 - Current

Associate Consultant / SSE

Virtusa Pvt (Ltd)
04.2019 - 12.2021

Software Engineer

Virtusa Pvt (Ltd)
03.2018 - 03.2019

BSc. (Hons) - Information Technology

University of Moratuwa
05.2016 - 03.2019

Trainee Software Engineer

ShipXpress Pvt (Ltd)
03.2016 - 08.2016
NIFRAZ THAJUDEENLead Software Engineer