Rohit Joshi
Summary
Senior Software Engineer and Technical Lead with 16 years of experience designing and delivering cloud-native applications using Python, AWS, and modern microservices architectures. Proven track record of leading distributed teams, architecting scalable solutions, and driving digital transformation in the banking and financial services domain. Adept at applying object-oriented design, CI/CD, and Agile practices to enhance system performance, reliability, and user experience. Skilled in stakeholder communication, mentorship, and aligning technology strategies with business goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager – Project / Lead Software Engineer
Cognizant Technology Solutions, US
12.2024 - Current
- Architected and implemented new APIs and data integration layers supporting Angular and mobile banking platforms.
- Led application development from concept to deployment, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to Agile best practices.
- Integrated OAuth and certificate-based authentication for secure data exchange with third-party systems.
- Mentored engineers through code reviews, technical design sessions, and performance feedback.
- Coordinated development across onshore/offshore teams, ensuring quality and velocity alignment.
Application Programmer V
Bank of America (via Akkodis Inc)
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Designed and developed Flask-based APIs in Python to automate liquidity and risk reporting.
- Implemented unit and integration test suites using Pytest, enhancing regression coverage by 35%.
- Collaborated with business stakeholders to align software capabilities with compliance and reporting objectives.
- Strengthened engineering practices through rigorous code reviews and performance tuning.
Senior Backend Engineer
BlueVine
12.2021 - 07.2024
- Developed scalable banking features using Python, Django REST Framework, and AWS.
- Improved system performance by 20% through optimized REST API design and Pydantic-based data validation.
- Established CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins, automating test and deployment workflows.
- Led the redesign of core modules, increasing system scalability and improving user satisfaction by 25%.
Senior Software Engineer
Apiture (via Cognizant Technology Solutions)
10.2016 - 12.2021
- Built RESTful APIs and AWS Lambda functions for multi-platform data integration.
- Implemented secure, scalable solutions using SNS, SQS, and S3, improving inter-application communication.
- Led geographically distributed teams to deliver cloud-native financial software solutions on time and within budget.
Senior Software Engineer
Morgan Stanley (via Tata Consultancy Services)
08.2011 - 10.2016
- Developed Python and Perl-based applications for risk data normalization and exchange data processing.
- Enhanced system reliability by optimizing ETL workflows and improving data consistency across risk platforms.
- Supported production incident resolution (L3), reducing downtime through proactive monitoring and root cause analysis.
- Collaborated with business and technology partners to integrate new risk features across the Wealth Management stack.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Information Technology
University of Pune
05-2008
Skills
- Languages: Python (Advanced), Java (Working Knowledge), TypeScript, Perl (OOP), Shell Scripting, PL/SQL
- Cloud & DevOps: AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, SNS/SQS, API Gateway, Secrets Manager, CodePipeline), Docker, Jenkins, CI/CD
- Databases: DB2, Snowflake, Oracle, Postgres, DynamoDB, Sybase
- Frameworks & Tools: FastAPI, Django REST Framework, OpenAPI, Airflow, Autosys, GitHub, Bitbucket, JIRA, Confluence
- Practices: Microservices, RESTful APIs, SOA, Object-Oriented Design, Agile/Scrum, Unit & Integration Testing (Pytest, Unittest)
- Operating Systems: Unix/Linux, macOS, Windows
Timeline
Manager – Project / Lead Software Engineer
Cognizant Technology Solutions, US
12.2024 - Current
Application Programmer V
Bank of America (via Akkodis Inc)
08.2024 - 12.2024
Senior Backend Engineer
BlueVine
12.2021 - 07.2024
Senior Software Engineer
Apiture (via Cognizant Technology Solutions)
10.2016 - 12.2021
Senior Software Engineer
Morgan Stanley (via Tata Consultancy Services)
08.2011 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Engineering - Information Technology
University of Pune