I'm a Senior Backend Engineer specializing in building and scaling high-traffic eCommerce platforms using Adobe Commerce (Magento 2). I design robust backend architectures, enable headless commerce, and implement event-driven integrations to support enterprise storefronts at scale. I've delivered GCC/Middle East platforms (UAE, KSA, Bahrain, Oman) with EN/AR stores, multi-currency, VAT compliance, and peak-traffic resilience for Ramadan, Eid, and Black Friday. I collaborate closely with clients and stakeholders, including onsite delivery in Riyadh, to translate complex requirements into scalable technical solutions.

Karthikeyan Ramu

I'm a Senior Backend Engineer specializing in building and scaling high-traffic eCommerce platforms using Adobe Commerce (Magento 2). I design robust backend architectures, enable headless commerce, and implement event-driven integrations to support enterprise storefronts at scale. I've delivered GCC/Middle East platforms (UAE, KSA, Bahrain, Oman) with EN/AR stores, multi-currency, VAT compliance, and peak-traffic resilience for Ramadan, Eid, and Black Friday. I collaborate closely with clients and stakeholders, including onsite delivery in Riyadh, to translate complex requirements into scalable technical solutions.

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I’m a Senior Backend Engineer specializing in building and scaling high-traffic eCommerce platforms using Adobe Commerce (Magento 2). I design robust backend architectures, enable headless commerce, and implement event-driven integrations to support enterprise storefronts at scale.

I’ve delivered GCC/Middle East platforms (UAE, KSA, Bahrain, Oman) with EN/AR stores, multi-currency, VAT compliance, and peak-traffic resilience for Ramadan, Eid, and Black Friday. I collaborate closely with clients and stakeholders, including onsite delivery in Riyadh, to translate complex requirements into scalable technical solutions.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

English
Advanced
Arabic
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Backend Engineer – Commerce Platforms at Concentrix Catalyst
May 1, 2021 - Present
Led backend architecture for high-traffic UAE & GCC eCommerce platforms including myStore (KSA, Bahrain, Oman) and 6thStreet, supporting 6 countries, 12 EN/AR stores, multi-currency, VAT compliance, and millions of SKUs. Architected headless commerce at scale using Magento core services, Kafka-based event streaming, Algolia-powered PLP/Search, PWA storefronts, and external OMS for high-volume order orchestration. Owned end-to-end storefront, checkout, cart, and admin customization, including per-item shipping, multi-vendor splits, complex cart grouping, and OMS handoff for enterprise order flows. Designed and delivered performance-optimized checkout and promotion systems handling peak traffic during Ramadan, Eid, and Black Friday; reduced bottlenecks via query optimization, service isolation, and custom rule bypassing. Built multi-payment orchestration systems supporting cards, wallets, Apple Pay, regional gateways, refunds, reversals, and credit wallet reconciliation. Implemented Adob
Senior Software Engineer – Magento Backend at Aspire Systems
May 1, 2017 - May 1, 2021
Developed Magento 2 backend services for enterprise B2B/B2C platforms covering checkout, promotions, order processing, reporting, and integrations. Built REST APIs integrating Magento with ERP, CRM, OMS, payment gateways, and logistics systems. Delivered secure backend solutions using OAuth, token-based authentication, and 2FA.

Education

B.E. Electronics & Communication at Anna University (MIT)
January 11, 2030 - December 25, 2025

Qualifications

Adobe Certified Expert – Adobe Commerce Developer
January 11, 2030 - December 25, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail