Kumar Amit
Software Engineer
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
An experienced IT professional with 7+ years of progressive experience across software development, performance testing, non-functional engineering, and automation within the payment’s domain at Barclays. Expertise in Java, Shell scripting, Oracle, performance engineering tools, and infrastructure migration projects. Proven track record of delivering production-critical solutions, leading automation frameworks, and mentoring cross-functional teams. Familiar with Agile, CI/CD, and advanced troubleshooting techniques including heap/thread dump analysis, chaos engineering, and cyber resiliency validation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Engineer / Developer
Barclays Global Service Centre
Pune, India
07.2023 - Current
- Developed and supported payment processing interfaces (Sanctions, FCL, FX, Accounting) in Java and C++.
- Developed GitLab Duo Pipelines for Deployment, rebaseline support, application development and build related checks.
- Working on creating MT-to-MX format converter to support migration to XML-based message standards (SWIFT compliance).
- AppDynamics inclusion for Payments Application server, WebSphere Application Server and Databse Servers which was later adopted by multiple teams within Barclays.
- Delivered production defect fixes and RCA (e.g., RHEL7 upgrade failure, QMS issue in Oracle 19c).
- Created automation tools for self and team members
- Trace-sharing utility (via DTU)
- Bulk-debulk transaction tool with REST API
- ava-based report collector with Excel/graph conversion and Jenkins integration
- Implemented ATR testing using Rubrik and Christie software for conducting chaos engineering scenarios.
- Migrated project repos to GitLab and modernized Jenkins pipelines via AWS.
- Acted as Feature Team Lead and Scrum Master; managed Agile delivery of enhancements and working closely with Automation and Functional Testers.
- Bulk-debulk Library REST API
- Paygini: ML-powered error prediction and resolution bot using Azure OpenAI + Spring Boot
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and design effective software strategies.
- Developed scalable software solutions using Java enhancing Application performance.
- Mentored junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.
- Technologies: Java, C++, Spring Boot, GitLab, REST APIs, Jenkins, Maven, SQL Developer, Azure OpenAI, DTU, Rubrik, Christie, Linux, Oracle 19c
Senior Performance Engineer
FNZ
Delhi, India
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Led performance testing initiatives to optimize application responsiveness and scalability.
- Worked on JMeter tool to create scripts for running Performance tests for Vera Project.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify performance bottlenecks and implement solutions.
NFT Engineer
Barclays Global Service Centre
Pune, India
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Automated all NFT scenarios using Java and shell scripting; reduced manual testing effort across 3 teams.
- Developed REST APIs to integrate with JIRA for automated ticket creation from Jenkins jobs.
- Designed MRE validation tool for production release validations, reducing time from hours to seconds.
- Developed Jenkins frameworks for NFT activities adopted by multiple teams.
- Created utilities for Veritas Cluster failover automation, health notifications, and system readiness.
- Validated DB/MQ upgrades using replayed production loads and stress test scripts.
- Designed and executed test strategies for regression, load, GUI, baseline, and endurance testing.
- Led OAT and dress rehearsals; reviewed L1/L2 execution steps in production.
- Developed and executed technical solutions addressing complex engineering challenges within the organization.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, enhancing operational efficiency and productivity.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project requirements, aligning technical specifications with business objectives.
- Technologies: Java, REST APIs, LoadRunner, Shell Scripting, Jenkins, Oracle DB, Git, Maven, JMeter, Ganglia, AWR, ASH, ADDM, MQ BMM, VCS, Linux/Unix
Performance Test Engineer
Barclays Global Service Centre
Pune, India
08.2018 - 04.2022
- Performed NFT and load testing using custom Java multi-threaded tools and LoadRunner/Performance Center.
- Developed automated performance test cases and CI/CD pipelines for daily environment monitoring via Jenkins.
- Planned, executed, and analyzed system metrics from AWR, ASH, ADDM, and Ganglia for performance bottlenecks.
- Supported infrastructure transformation: AIX to Linux migration, Oracle 19c upgrade, MQ server transition.
- Created shell scripts for automation tasks and system monitoring to reduce manual errors.
- Contributed to batch processing tests using Composer and MQ monitoring tools (BMM).
- Performed heap/thread dump analysis and production-like failover testing.
- Collaborated in root cause analysis and post-go-live performance validation.
- Collaborated with development teams to identify performance bottlenecks and recommend solutions.
- Designed and executed performance test plans to ensure system reliability and scalability.
- Managed multiple concurrent projects while meeting stringent deadlines due to effective task prioritization skills.
- Technologies: Java, LoadRunner, Jenkins, Oracle SQL, Shell Scripting, Composer, Ganglia, Performance Center, AWR/ASH, Tivoli, Veritas, Linux, MQ BMM, GPP
Education
Bachelor of Technology (BTech) - Information Technology
Vellore Institute of Technology
Vellore, India04.2018
Skills
- Performance Engineering (Creating Automated solutions for NFT)
- Global PayPlus Payment Engine Application and Build Engineer
- Banking Interface Development like Sanctions, FCL, FX etc
- Performance testing and optimization
- Continuous integration and Development
- SQL
- API integration
- Software testing
- Team collaboration
- Customer focus
- Object-oriented programming
- Participated and won in multiple Hackathons at Barclays
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Software Engineer / Developer
Barclays Global Service Centre
07.2023 - Current
Senior Performance Engineer
FNZ
02.2023 - 03.2023
NFT Engineer
Barclays Global Service Centre
05.2022 - 01.2023
Performance Test Engineer
Barclays Global Service Centre
08.2018 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Technology (BTech) - Information Technology
Vellore Institute of Technology
Current Visa Status
Visa Subclass 485 valid till May 2028 (Full Working Rights)
Also, holding visa 190 invitation.