Anukthi M. - Lead Software Engineer

Valencia, Spain

Experience

Oct 2024 - Sep 2025

1 year

Led the design, development, and deployment of scalable web and enterprise applications supporting UN partner agencies (e.g., UNDPMA, FAO).
Managed cross-functional teams across multiple international projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to UN IT governance standards.
Served as primary technical liaison for high-impact clients, translating functional requirements into technical specifications.
Directed software architecture decisions, code reviews, and DevSecOps strategies to ensure performance, maintainability, and security compliance.
Championed Agile methodologies and code quality assurance to enhance productivity and delivery velocity.
Mentored junior developers and promoted knowledge sharing across distributed development teams.
Worked with the team for ISO 9001 certification.
Acted as the Jira administrator, involved in workflow design, requirement gathering, implementation, ongoing support, and process automation.

Jan 2023 - Aug 2023

8 months

Designed and architected multiple components for the loan product, from analysis through development.
Designed, developed, and integrated an alternative payment gateway for card processing to expedite loan disbursements.
Planned and executed projects with cross-team collaborations.
Led a team of six members.

Nov 2016 - Jun 2022

5 years 8 months

Designed and architected multiple product components from analysis and design to development.
Developed reusable components leveraged by other teams.
Designed, coded, tested, debugged, and documented features using agile development practices.
Exhibited strong technical aptitude, resulting in optimized performance, continuous improvement recommendations, and product innovation.
Managed project status, pipeline, and development priorities.
Communicated project plans, status updates, and risk mitigation plans to cross-functional teams.
Delivered technical guidance and consultation on technology domain environments.
Provided L3 support and solutions to customers.
Led scrums and meetings for a team of ten members.
Guided and trained new hires to meet project deadlines.
Led code reviews to ensure adherence to functional and engineering standards.
Built RESTful APIs using the Rails framework and worked with GraphQL.
Involved in upgrading the application to the latest Rails version.

Sep 2013 - Oct 2016

3 years 2 months

Apr 2012 - Sep 2013

1 year 6 months

Revised, modularized, and updated multiple old codebases to the latest version of Rails, reducing operating costs and improving functionalities.
Understood and designed solutions for back office staff to enhance customer effectiveness.
Automated processes to ease customer support.

Jul 2011 - Apr 2012

10 months

Nov 2008 - Jun 2011

2 years 8 months

Developed internal collaboration platforms with features like microblogging, user profiles, and real-time communication.
Built project tracking tools with budget management, financial calculations, and executive dashboards.
Designed XML-based intermediary systems to integrate enterprise applications.
Contributed to a social collaboration suite (PVC) and its LMS module for web-based learning delivery.
Created SLA management portals with graphical dashboards for compliance tracking.
Developed client-user engagement portals to showcase initiatives and improve communication.

16+ years of experience in the IT field, including development, solution design, and implementation.
Experienced in multiple domains like Business to Business (B2B), e-commerce, and Fintech
Ability to lead teams and be a versatile team player with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. Worked with globally distributed teams.
Well-versed in multiple Backend technologies
Experienced in MVC architecture and framework
Hands-on experience in REST technologies and well-versed in API Technologies
Proficient in data modeling and relational databases
Well-versed in multiple front-end technologies
Well-versed in solving security issues and performance
Well-versed in unit testing and automation technologies like Rspec and Capybara.
Proficient in CI/CD technologies like Jenkins and TeamCity.
Experienced in XML technologies
Fast learner with the ability to pick up new technologies
Problem solver passionate about quality and process; skilled in grasping the big picture, conceptualizing, developing, implementing solutions, and partnering with business leaders and stakeholders.
Well-versed in Agile and Scrum methodology.