SAMEERA THARANGA
Padukka
Summary
Dynamic Senior Backend Developer with proven expertise in REST APIs and database optimization, delivering a 50% performance improvement in shipping integration. Strong problem-solving skills and commitment to Agile methodologies foster successful project outcomes and enhance team collaboration. Adept at mentoring junior developers while driving productivity through efficient task completion.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Backend Developer
Morgan McKinley
Singapore
12.2023 - 02.2025
- Modernized shipping integration by migrating from SOAP to REST APIs, delivering a 50% performance improvement and a 40% reduction in data processing time.
- Architected a real-time package tracking system between internal systems and carrier APIs, reducing shipment latency by 25%.
- Implemented Agile methodologies that accelerated release cycles by 30%.
- Developed a high-precision compliance tool, achieving 98% accuracy in risk identification.
- Reduced compliance violations by 30% while optimizing database maintenance protocols.
- Decreased data inconsistencies by 40%, significantly improving regulatory audit outcomes.
- Determined job priorities for multiple projects and communicated sequencing, priorities, and timelines to entire team.
- Provided technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers.
Senior Software Engineer
Digital Labs M1
Malaysia
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Led the development of scalable microservices that reduced invoice processing time by 50%.
- Designed containerized applications with Kubernetes, achieving 99.9% uptime.
- Provided L3 production support, decreasing system downtime by 40% through proactive monitoring.
- Optimized database performance with advanced query techniques, improving execution speed by 50%.
- Utilized Agile methodologies to manage project timelines and deliverables efficiently.
- Analyzed user needs and software requirements to determine design feasibility.
- Investigated production issues reported by users and provided timely resolutions.
- Optimized databases to improve query performance.
- Utilized established design patterns to expedite novel software creation and support consistent performance results.
Associate Technical Lead
Fintechnology Asia Pacific Lanka Private Limited
Sri Lanka
05.2017 - 06.2022
- Developed a real-time data synchronization system for over 200 retail locations, improving reporting accuracy by 40%.
- Implemented containerized deployments with Kubernetes, reducing system downtime by 35%.
- Led the push notification system development, increasing user engagement by 30% and app retention by 20%.
- Engineered force update mechanism reducing outdated version usage by 40%.
- Implemented an international payment processing module, expanding global transactions by 50%.
- Architected a sales forecasting and order generation system, reducing stockouts by 25%.
- Designed seamless SAP integration using web services for master data synchronization.
- Built an analytics model for processing historical sales data, decreasing excess inventory by 20%.
- Integrated object-oriented design and development techniques into projects to support usability goals.
- Worked closely with systems analysts, engineers and programmers to understand limitations, develop capabilities and resolve software problems.
- Enhanced real-time data synchronization performance by 30%.
- Developed serverless processing with Azure Functions, reducing data handling latency by 20%.
- Provided expert guidance on system architecture and infrastructure planning to support scalable growth.
Software Engineer
DFCC Bank
Sri Lanka
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Built an API module for real-time money transfers, improving transaction speed by 25%.
- Integrated with core banking using the ISO 8583 standard for secure financial transactions.
- Designed and executed comprehensive test plans to identify software vulnerabilities and bugs.
- Reduced service delivery time by 30% through optimization techniques.
- Developed Treasury and Teller modules for an international banking client.
- Designed databases to store application data using SQL Server or MongoDB technologies.
- Leveraged Agile methodologies to move development lifecycle rapidly through initial prototyping to enterprise-quality testing and final implementation.
- Optimized existing software systems for improved performance and scalability.
- Led requirements analysis, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Trainee Software Engineer
DP Infotech (Pvt) Ltd
Sri Lanka
11.2012 - 06.2013
- Led requirements gathering for HR-payroll integration, improving data accuracy by 30%.
- Reduced payroll processing time by 25% through process automation.
- Implemented new features according to specifications provided by senior engineers.
- Updated software upon release of vendor patches to mitigate vulnerabilities.
- Performed debugging operations on code modules prior to release into production environment.
- Participated in daily stand-up meetings to report progress and identify any blockers in development tasks.
Education
BSc Management Information System (Special) - Information Technology
NSBM Green University
Sri Lanka 12-2018
Skills
- REST APIs
- Microservices architecture
- Database optimization
- Containerization with Kubernetes
- Agile methodologies
- API integration
- User engagement strategies
- Problem solving
- Performance monitoring and tuning
- Familiarity with NET core
- Deep understanding of restful apis
- API security best practices
- Advanced SQL
- Azure cloud expertise
- Kubernetes orchestration
- Database optimization techniques
- Experience with unit testing
- Strong SQL skills
- Version control with Git
- NET framework
- Software development lifecycle
- Effective communication
- Version control systems
- Interpersonal communication
Timeline
Senior Backend Developer
Morgan McKinley
12.2023 - 02.2025
Senior Software Engineer
Digital Labs M1
09.2022 - 12.2023
Associate Technical Lead
Fintechnology Asia Pacific Lanka Private Limited
05.2017 - 06.2022
Software Engineer
DFCC Bank
08.2014 - 05.2017
Trainee Software Engineer
DP Infotech (Pvt) Ltd
11.2012 - 06.2013
BSc Management Information System (Special) - Information Technology
NSBM Green University
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