Dubai, UAE  |  Senior Backend & Distributed Systems

Rakesh PD

Senior Software Engineer (IC3)

Backend & Distributed Systems | Golang | Ruby on Rails | High-Scale Architecture | Fintech & Microservices

engineer.go — main
package main

type SeniorBackendEngineer struct {
    Name      string
    Experience string
    CoreStack  []string
    Impact     string
}

func GetProfile() SeniorBackendEngineer {
    return SeniorBackendEngineer{
        Name:       "Rakesh PD",
        Experience: "10+ Years",
        CoreStack:  []string{"Go", "Ruby", "PostgreSQL"},
        Impact:     "Millions of monthly transactions",
    }
}

Background & Core Expertise

I’m a backend-focused Senior Software Engineer (IC3) with 10+ years of experience designing, building, and scaling production systems used by millions of users across KSA, Bahrain, India, and UAE.

My expertise spans distributed systems, Golang/Ruby microservices, high-performance APIs, scalable architecture, system design, and real-time/event-driven pipelines. I enjoy solving complex problems with clean, maintainable engineering — not over-engineering.

At HungerStation (Delivery Hero), I work across mission-critical domains including billing, finance, vendor platforms, payouts, and global integrations. I own features end-to-end: architecture, coding, testing, debugging, deployment, and cross-team coordination with product, finance, infra, and data engineering.

Work Philosophy
"Clear communication, fast execution, ownership, and practical engineering. I focus on business impact, not unnecessary complexity."

Key Strengths & Capabilities

Building reliable backend systems in Go, Ruby on Rails
Designing scalable microservices & distributed workflows
API architecture (REST, gRPC), async services, event-driven design
PostgreSQL optimization, caching, data modeling, system reliability
Debugging production issues quickly with clarity & ownership
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver real impact
Leading features and unblock teams during critical timelines

Career History

Senior Software Engineer @ HungerStation | هنقرستيشن
Mar 2020 – Present (6 yrs 7 mos) Dubai, UAE · On-site
  • Designing and maintaining backend services that power core billing, payouts, finance, vendor operations, and global integrations.
  • Built and optimized Golang/Rails microservices handling millions of monthly transactions.
  • Implemented critical APIs, data pipelines, and distributed workflows for invoice generation, vendor payouts, ledger sync, and financial reconciliation.
  • Improved system reliability and reduced operational issues by enhancing logging, monitoring, and fail-safe mechanisms.
  • Debugged large-scale production issues under pressure with fast turnaround.
  • Collaborated with product, data, infra, and global teams (Delivery Hero) to ship features aligned with business goals.
  • Contributed to architecture decisions across microservices, event-driven systems, PostgreSQL models, and API contracts.
Senior Software Engineer @ TryCarriage.com
Sep 2019 – Mar 2020 (7 mos) Kuwait City, Kuwait
  • Developed features and backend services for food delivery operations using Ruby on Rails.
  • Improved API performance and reliability for high-traffic flows.
  • Worked closely with product and engineering teams to deliver time-sensitive releases.
Technical Lead @ IBS Software
Mar 2018 – Sep 2019 (1 yr 7 mos) Kochi, Kerala, India
  • Led backend development for TravelMob, VRBO, and HomeAway integrations.
  • Migrated thousands of users from legacy TravelMob systems to the HomeAway ecosystem.
  • Delivered production deployments, automated integration pipelines, and large-scale data migrations.
  • Implemented APIs and backend modules with TDD/BDD practices.
  • Troubleshot production issues reported daily and resolved them with fast turnaround.
Senior Software Engineer @ 7NODES
Jan 2016 – Mar 2018 (2 yrs 3 mos) SmartCity, Ernakulam, India
  • Built Ruby on Rails backend systems enterprise apps.
  • Contributed to product architecture, enhancements, and technical planning.
  • Coordinated with UI/UX teams, gathering requirements and delivering end-to-end features.
  • Ensured high reliability through QA testing, debugging, and fast fixes for critical issues.
Software Engineer @ Red Panthers
Aug 2015 – Jan 2016 (6 mos) Ernakulam, India
  • Developed backend features in Ruby on Rails.
  • Participated in requirement gathering, planning, development, and testing.
  • Supported production issues and provided remote development support to clients.
Software Engineer - Ruby on Rails @ PIT Solutions
Sep 2014 – Aug 2015 (1 yr) Technopark, Trivandrum, India
  • Implemented Ruby on Rails modules for enterprise products.
  • Wrote SRS documentation, performed QA testing, and improved system reliability.
  • Built concurrency improvements resulting in better throughput.
Software Developer @ Centre for social computing and information society
Jul 2013 – Aug 2014 (1 yr 2 mos) Wayanad, India
  • Delivered backend development and deployment support.
  • Identified and resolved production bugs with full follow-up.
  • Maintained continuous customer communication and progress reporting.

Key Projects & Platforms

HungerStation 2021 – Present

HungerStation Platform

Core billing, payout, vendor operations, and financial ledger services powering one of the leading online food ordering platforms connecting thousands of restaurants across Saudi Arabia & Bahrain.

Go Ruby on Rails PostgreSQL Microservices
IBS Software 2018 – 2020

TravelMob & HomeAway Marketplace

Large-scale vacation rental marketplace integration with >2,000,000 rentals across 190 countries in 23 languages. Migrated thousands of legacy TravelMob users into HomeAway ecosystem with high availability pipelines.

Ruby on Rails Data Migration REST APIs TDD/BDD
C4S 2013 – 2014

Kerala Entrance Coaching (PEECS)

Government of Kerala engineering entrance coaching platform. Built and maintained the largest LMS platform in India serving over 400,000 students across the state.

EdTech Ruby on Rails High Concurrency 400k Users
PIT Solutions 2014 – Present

VirtualX — Online Examination System

Open-source automated exam management system (LGPL license) supporting 12 question types, 5 graphical feedback reports, and automated candidate evaluation for universities and enterprise institutions.

Open Source Ruby on Rails Automated Testing Reporting
7NODES 2016 – Present

HashMyBag

C2B communication chat platform featuring searchable merchant catalogues, secure private messaging, in-chat purchases, smart notifications, custom payment workflows, and ticket bookings.

Chat Engine Ruby on Rails In-Chat Payments APIs
7NODES 2016 – Present

Circles Asia Telco Platform

Singapore-based digital telco platform designed to re-imagine the mobile experience through custom data-focused mobile packages and real-time user control.

Telco Backend Services REST APIs Ruby on Rails
TryCarriage 2019

TryCarriage Logistics Delivery

Logistics food delivery platform providing high-performance ordering and dispatch services across Gulf countries.

Food Delivery Ruby on Rails API Performance
7NODES 2016 – Present

Eagle-Review.com

Premier travel advisor portal for hunting and fishing outdoor sports destinations worldwide, enabling sportsman evaluations, media reviews, and location discovery.

Travel Platform Reviews & Ratings Ruby on Rails
7NODES 2016 – Present

World Startup Expo CMS

Custom CMS architecture for Asia’s major startup exposition managing 3-day exhibitions, 2-day conference schedules, award systems, and hackathons.

CMS Event Architecture Ruby on Rails

Skills & Spoken Languages

Top Technical Skills

Monolith & Microservice Design Go (Golang) Ruby on Rails Distributed Systems REST & gRPC APIs Event-Driven Architecture PostgreSQL & Data Modeling System Reliability & Observability Fintech & Ledger Systems TDD / BDD Practices High-Concurrency Pipelines

🌐 Spoken Languages

English Professional Working
Malayalam Native / Bilingual
Tamil Elementary Working
Hindi Limited Working

Education & Certifications

Degree

Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Computer Science

AMS Engineering College
Grade: 74%
2009 – 2013
Higher Secondary

+2, Computer Science

W.O.V.H.S.S MUTTIL
Grade: 74% · Activities: NSS, Science Club
2007 – 2009
Certification

Honor Code Certificate for Linux

The Linux Foundation
Verified Credential
Certification

Diploma in Dotnet

HCL Career Development Centre
Web & Windows Application Development
Certified

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