Kunal Uskaikar

About Kunal Uskaikar

Application Architect with 20+ years in commercial and investment banking applications. Skilled in- Designing and implementing scalable architectures using domain-driven and SOLID principles- Developing and managing RESTful APIs for seamless communication across banking systems- Leading cross-functional teams (developers, QA engineers, product analysts) to deliver high-quality solutions- Implementing cloud-based solutions (PCF, AWS) for scalability and cost reduction- Conducting architectural reviews and code audits to ensure adherence to best practices- Proficient in microservices architecture and database design (stored procedures, triggers)- Designing complex data models using ERWIN for effective management and scalability- Mentoring junior developers and collaborating with Agile and Product teams to align with business goals- Innovating tech solutions to enhance system efficiency and reliability- Leading critical application management and incident/problem resolution- Strong communication, troubleshooting, debugging, and analytical problem-solving skills.

Experience

1. Senior Software Engineer

   Fifth Third Bank

   Jan 2025 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

   I am part of Fifth Third Bank’s modernization of the Account Domain, building cloud-native, event-driven solutions that improve the accuracy, scalability, and reliability of core account data. My work spans microservices development, data ingestion, rules design, and close collaboration with business and architecture teams.Cloud & Microservices Development- Develop Java/Spring Boot microservices deployed on AWS ECS as part of the cloud modernization initiative- Build ingestion services to process daily and hydration feeds from multiple upstream systems.Enterprise Data Integration- Integrate and normalize data from checking, savings, credit card, installment loan, and mortgage domains- Create feed ingestors that ensure accurate, timely, and scalable account data processing.Data Modeling & Storage- Design and implement database tables and models supporting the new Account Domain architecture- Ensure data consistency, traceability, and alignment with modernization standards.Business Collaboration & Documentation- Work with Business Analysts to understand source data, business rules, and document data behavior- Translate complex business logic into clear, implementable technical workflows.Architecture & Workflow Design- Collaborate with the Solution Architect to review workflows, validate designs, and align with future-state architecture- Contribute to the evolution of event-driven patterns and service boundaries.Rules Engine & Overdraft Eligibility- Independently designed the Rules Library that determines whether an account can act as a protecting account for overdraft setups- Supports teller workflows across the bank and improves accuracy in customer service.Team Collaboration & Engineering Practices- Partner closely with engineering teammates, contributing to design discussions, development, and code reviews.

Education

• Maharashtra Institute of Technology

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE

• Sikkim Manipal University - Distance Education

  Master's Degree

Skills

• Production Support
• Sql
• Tibco Businessworks
• Oracle
• C++
• Sdlc
• Solution Architecture
• C
• T-Sql
• Object Oriented Perl
• Sybase
• Shell Scripting
• Software Project Management
• Pl/Sql