I'm a backend-focused software engineer and solution architect with over 15 years of experience building scalable systems, cloud architectures, and leading high-performing teams across fintech, ecommerce, and telecom domains. I thrive in designing robust, maintainable architectures and mentoring engineers to deliver high-quality software at scale. I enjoy solving complex problems with domain-driven design and microservices, and I continuously seek opportunities to improve performance, reliability, and developer productivity.

PV Kiran

I'm a backend-focused software engineer and solution architect with over 15 years of experience building scalable systems, cloud architectures, and leading high-performing teams across fintech, ecommerce, and telecom domains. I thrive in designing robust, maintainable architectures and mentoring engineers to deliver high-quality software at scale. I enjoy solving complex problems with domain-driven design and microservices, and I continuously seek opportunities to improve performance, reliability, and developer productivity.

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I’m a backend-focused software engineer and solution architect with over 15 years of experience building scalable systems, cloud architectures, and leading high-performing teams across fintech, ecommerce, and telecom domains. I thrive in designing robust, maintainable architectures and mentoring engineers to deliver high-quality software at scale. I enjoy solving complex problems with domain-driven design and microservices, and I continuously seek opportunities to improve performance, reliability, and developer productivity.

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Language

English
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German
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Work Experience

Solution Architect / Backend Developer at Hili Cloud Platform
January 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Designed end-to-end backend for a new mobile app for publishers to search and publish products sold by advertisers; created a unified cloud-native microservice architecture; integrated SAP and legacy apps; followed Domain-Driven Design.
Solution Architect / Backend Developer at Hili Cloud Platform
August 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Contributed to end-to-end backend design for the Hili Online Shop (HOL); built domain-driven microservice architecture bridging SAP backends and legacy systems; implemented pub/sub messaging and cloud-native patterns; collaborated with design and development teams across Switzerland.
Senior Staff Engineer / Backend Developer at Visa / PayWorks
August 1, 2020 - July 31, 2022
Led payment feature development for Visa customers; contributed to architectural work for SCA, Value Link Gift Cards; supported multiple schemes across countries (Interac, Carte Bancaire) and implemented secure, scalable payment flows.
Engineering Manager / Lead Backend Developer at Bolide
October 1, 2019 - March 31, 2021
Led backend development and microservice architecture for Bolide platform enabling credit services via mobile app; designed and implemented AWS-based infrastructure (EC2, RDS, S3, SQS) and set deployment strategy; collaborated with product and frontend teams to deliver robust features.
Lead Backend Developer at Windeln.de
April 1, 2015 - March 31, 2017
Led a team of 5 to redesign the monolithic backend into microservices; maintained the Product Information Management system and delivered APIs and deployment strategies for a mobile shopping portal.
Senior Software Engineer at Red Seal Networks
May 1, 2013 - February 28, 2014
Developed server-side and UI modules for Red Seal Server Manager; implemented monitoring, configuration, and orchestration workflows for network elements in a multi-site environment.
Senior Software Engineer / Technical Lead at Colt Technology Services
July 1, 2008 - May 31, 2013
Developed backend services and messaging integrations; worked with ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ, REST/GRPC, and database systems; contributed to multiple product features for telecom-scale platforms.
Engineering Manager / Lead Backend Developer at Alcatel-Lucent
July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2008
Led backend development for telecom OSS/BSS components; designed scalable modules and APIs; mentored junior engineers and implemented cloud-ready deployment patterns.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science at Sri Jayachamarajendra Institute of Technology, Mysore, Karnataka, India (affiliated to Visvesvaraya University)
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment

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