I am a senior software engineer with over 20 years of IT experience, including 10+ years leading full-stack and backend engineering across fintech, SaaS, and trading domains. I specialize in Python, React/Next.js, and modern JavaScript (TypeScript, Node.js), and I design cloud-native architectures on AWS, GCP, and Azure. I build secure, API-driven platforms and intuitive user interfaces that are performant, scalable, and reliable, delivering business-critical solutions. I enjoy guiding teams, mentoring developers, and establishing engineering best practices. My approach blends backend efficiency with polished UX, and I have a proven track record of large-scale re-platforming, data pipelines, and stakeholder alignment to drive real business value.

Vinod R. S

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I am a senior software engineer with over 20 years of IT experience, including 10+ years leading full-stack and backend engineering across fintech, SaaS, and trading domains. I specialize in Python, React/Next.js, and modern JavaScript (TypeScript, Node.js), and I design cloud-native architectures on AWS, GCP, and Azure. I build secure, API-driven platforms and intuitive user interfaces that are performant, scalable, and reliable, delivering business-critical solutions. I enjoy guiding teams, mentoring developers, and establishing engineering best practices. My approach blends backend efficiency with polished UX, and I have a proven track record of large-scale re-platforming, data pipelines, and stakeholder alignment to drive real business value.

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I am a senior software engineer with over 20 years of IT experience, including 10+ years leading full-stack and backend engineering across fintech, SaaS, and trading domains. I specialize in Python, React/Next.js, and modern JavaScript (TypeScript, Node.js), and I design cloud-native architectures on AWS, GCP, and Azure. I build secure, API-driven platforms and intuitive user interfaces that are performant, scalable, and reliable, delivering business-critical solutions.

I enjoy guiding teams, mentoring developers, and establishing engineering best practices. My approach blends backend efficiency with polished UX, and I have a proven track record of large-scale re-platforming, data pipelines, and stakeholder alignment to drive real business value.

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Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer at Quantaco
July 1, 2023 - November 6, 2025
Led backend modernization of the Salesline platform with Redis caching and Polars, boosting performance, scalability, and maintainability. Built and optimized React components and front-end workflows for Salesline and Cashup dashboards, reducing load times. Implemented automated POS data ingestion into Cashup, reducing human errors and speeding up data flows. Enabled PDF uploads and automated extraction into the Gaming module to improve accuracy. Delivered a centralized data-sharing layer across Salesline, Cashup, and reporting tools, reducing data entry errors by 15%. Spearheaded onboarding and integration of new venues and POS systems, reducing sync issues by 25%. Leveraged DBT for validating and transforming third-party data, improving quality and processing times by 30%. Mentored junior developers and promoted clean code practices and cross-functional collaboration.
Principal Engineer at Ambiata
July 31, 2023 - July 31, 2023
Designed scalable architecture on AWS with Kubernetes, enabling automated scaling and high availability. Streamlined DevOps pipelines by reviewing and optimizing Terraform, Argo CD, and Kyverno configurations. Developed backend services with FastAPI and PostgreSQL, integrated with AWS SQS/SNS for asynchronous workflows. Built robust data pipelines using DBT, Polars, DuckDB, and Jupyter to enhance processing and reliability. Translated business requirements into functional POCs, enabling iterative delivery and faster time-to-value. Mentored teammates and promoted best practices.
Lead Backend Developer at Archa Pty Ltd
February 28, 2023 - February 28, 2023
Led a backend team to architect and implement a scalable fintech system using Python, Django REST API, and GCP Kubernetes. Developed customer-facing front-end features with React and integrated them seamlessly with backend APIs, ensuring a smooth and secure UX. Independently built and integrated a scalable billing solution with Xero, streamlining customer invoicing and improving financial accuracy. Integrated SaaS platforms (Hubspot, Tableau, Chargebee) for unified business operations. Built secure authentication features including signature-based access and admin/support models. Established CI/CD pipelines using CircleCI + GitHub for continuous delivery.
Senior Developer at Detexian Pty Ltd
August 31, 2020 - August 31, 2020
Delivered serverless architecture on AWS (Lambda, ECS) for secure, scalable applications. Created backend APIs with Django REST + Python, integrating with various SaaS platforms. Built CI/CD pipelines using CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and GitHub. Automated data pipelines and integrated security/compliance rules via AWS services.
Lead Developer at Figs
July 31, 2018 - July 31, 2018
Engineered IAM-based cloud-native architecture on AWS with network isolation and encryption. Developed backend APIs in Django + MySQL; automated live stock/fund/ETF pricing ingestion. Led performance tuning that improved page load by 80%, saving $200k in license costs.
Senior Developer at globalORE Pvt Ltd
March 31, 2017 - March 31, 2017
Built and maintained a real-time iron trading platform using Python, Django, and MySQL. Developed data reconciliation systems and automated regulatory reports. Delivered two full-scale migrations with zero downtime.
Senior Consultant at Polaris Software Labs
August 31, 2012 - August 31, 2012
Maintained production environments (SIT/UAT/Prod) and drove defect reduction. Led performance tuning, platform migration (Solaris → AIX, Oracle 10g → 11g), and environment upgrades.

Education

Master of Computer Science at Amrita Institute of Technology
June 17, 2002 - November 18, 2005
Bachelor of Science( Mathematics Main) at Mahatma Gandhi University
July 19, 1999 - March 29, 2002

Qualifications

AWS Certified Developer - Associate
July 1, 2020 - July 1, 2023
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025

Industry Experience

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