Akshay Sharma

About Akshay Sharma

Senior Java Developer with 7+ years of experience building high-performance, scalable fintech and payment platforms used by global telecom and banking clients.I specialize in designing microservices-based architectures that handle TPS, improve system performance (30% gains), and meet enterprise-grade security standards. What I bring:• Deep expertise in Java (21), Spring Boot, Microservices• Strong fintech & payments domain knowledge• Performance tuning, scalability & resilience• Secure integrations (LDAP, SAML/SSO, Vault, Encryption)• End-to-end ownership from design to production Recognitions:• Best-Talent Award – 5 consecutive years• Multiple client appreciations for UAT & go-live supportI enjoy solving complex backend problems, mentoring engineers, and building systems that scale reliably under real-world load.

Experience

1. Senior Technical Lead

   Comviva

   Jul 2023 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Mobiquity® Pay – Large-scale Fintech & Payments PlatformLeading backend engineering for Mobiquity® Pay, supporting mobile money, wallets, and digital payments for global telecom operators, including INWI, Orange, Ooredoo, and Etisalat.Architected and optimized high-throughput backend services handling TPS, resulting in ~30% improvement in system performance.Designed and evolved microservices-based architecture, improving system availability, scalability, and long-term maintainability.Drove enterprise-grade security implementations including LDAP authentication, SAML/SSO, HashiCorp Vault, and end-to-end payload encryption.Owned end-to-end delivery from design → development → UAT → production go-live, collaborating closely with clients and cross-functional teams.Acted as a technical decision-maker during performance bottlenecks, production incidents, and critical releases.Mentored junior engineers and reviewed designs to ensure clean code, performance, and security best practices.