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VIRAJ DE SILVA

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I’m a backend and automation-focused software engineer who enjoys building large-scale data systems and turning complex security and operational workflows into reliable, repeatable automation.

About

I’m a backend and automation-focused software engineer who enjoys building large-scale data systems and turning complex security and operational workflows into reliable, repeatable automation. With strong hands-on experience across Python, Django, Docker, Kubernetes, and relational + NoSQL databases, I’ve delivered everything from cloud-based service architectures to data parsing, pseudonymisation, and resilient application backends in high-pressure environments.

I’m also deeply interested in security operations and observability—integrating SOC automation with Swimlane, working with Microsoft Defender/Sentinel data ingest, and using Grafana/Prometheus for monitoring and visibility. Whether I’m designing API and rule-engine components, migrating and automating workflows across thousands of endpoints, or implementing TDD/CI/CD pipelines, I aim to ship maintainable solutions that perform well and scale.

  • 21 years' experience
  • Joined September 2026

Industry experience

  • Software & Internet
  • Computers & Electronics
  • Financial Services
  • Professional Services
  • Telecommunications
  • Government
  • Education

Work experience· 10 roles

Backend Developer · SoftcatJul 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 5 mos

Backend development work supporting enterprise solutions; contributed to application/service implementation and automation aligned with operational needs.

Senior Software Engineer · CertinoAug 2021 – Jun 2022 · 11 mos
IT Senior Backend Developer · Deriv Group PLCFeb 2021 – Aug 2021 · 7 mos

Built and maintained trading and microservice-based backend systems using Node.js, modern Perl, Python/Django, and PostgreSQL. Implemented TDD/CI/CD in cloud environments (AWS/Azure) using Docker and Kubernetes. Worked on payment system management, rule engines, data pseudonymisation, and client onboarding/KYC application architecture. Developed data parser components with Python and PostgreSQL, and supported GCP cloud setup and management (IaaS/PaaS).

IT Consultant/Architect · TRANSACTION 360 DEGREESJan 2020 – Jan 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo
Senior GCP Migration developer · G4SJun 2019 – Dec 2019 · 7 mos
Development Architect · Lacuna Solutions LTDDec 2017 – May 2019 · 1 yr 6 mos
Hands on Head of Development · Digital LookDec 2009 – Dec 2017 · 8 yrs 1 mo
Senior Software Engineer · Blue CorpJun 2009 – Dec 2009 · 7 mos

Education

MSc in Information Technology and Management · Keele University2030 – 2026
B.Sc. in Physical Science · University of Colombo2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards

AWS Certified Developer – Associate2023 – 2026
SC-200 Microsoft Security Operations Analyst2030 – 2026
RHEL-253 Redhat Linux Network and Security Administration2030 – 2026

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