Praveen Kumar

About Praveen Kumar

Results-oriented technology-agnostic Software Engineering Manager with a proven track record of leading successful teams and delivering impactful cloud based software solutions. I have nearly 8 years of experience in a Fintech SaaS product company, currently working as a Software Development Manager. I specialize in defining product vision, building high-performing engineering teams, managing stakeholders, and delivering cloud-based enterprise products. My experience also includes leading teams through agile methodologies and executing product launches.In my current role, I’ve led a team of engineers, envisioned roadmap, created an in-house framework from scratch, and collaborated with stakeholders for its implementation followed by a major product launch, monitoring the adoption and revenue recognition for the same. I’m passionate about creating great products that add value and leading teams to success, and I’m seeking new opportunities to grow in a dynamic environment. A strategic thinker and mentor, skilled at fostering a collaborative work environment and aligning engineering goals with company-wide objectives.A Software engineer currently having close to 8 years of experience on Java (Spring-hibernate) platform Experience of working on Spring and Hibernate. Strong knowledge in Java. Additional knowledge of ReactJS, JavaScript, ExtJS, HTML and SQL. Ability to quickly understand and requirements & code as per the design. Seed Infotech trained on Core Java, J2EE and SQL. Knowledge of Spring boot and Spring MVC Self-motivated, hardworking and goal-oriented with a high degree of flexibility. Good communication skills and presentation skills. An effective team player with planning, execution skills and adaptability.

Experience

1. Engineering Manager

   Backbase

   May 2025 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Successfully launched the HDFC NetBanking product on Backbase, enabling a modern, scalable digital banking experience for millions of users.• Managed and mentored cross-functional engineering teams (frontend, backend, API, QA, DevOps).• Owned delivery of functional product capabilities- Digital banking journeys including accounts, transactions, payments, beneficiaries, and self-service features- Secure authentication, authorization, and personalization- API-first integrations with core banking and third-party systems• Drove non-functional product qualities (NFRs) as first-class product requirements- Performance, scalability, reliability, and high availability- Security, compliance, and data protection aligned with banking regulations- Observability, monitoring, and operational readiness• Led and mentored cross-functional product engineering teams, fostering ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.• Established product engineering best practices including CI/CD, automated testing, feature readiness, and release governance.• Delivered a high-performance, resilient product, consistently meeting strict SLAs and production stability benchmarks.• Embedded security and compliance by design, passing regulatory and audit requirements without launch delays.• Improved product delivery predictability and time-to-market through agile product development and engineering excellence.• Enabled extensible product architecture, supporting future feature rollouts and rapid customization.• Achieved high product quality at launch, with strong test coverage and smooth post-production stabilization.• Built a strong product engineering culture, improving team ownership, collaboration with product, and delivery outcomes.

Education

• DAV Public School Bistupur Jamshedpur

  Intermediate

  2010 — 2012

• Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar

  Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science& Engineering

  2013 — 2017

Skills

• Product Development
• C
• Social Media
• Database Development
• Css
• Operating Systems
• Html5
• Web Development
• C++
• Team Leadership
• Public Speaking
• Google Analytics
• Photoshop
• Google App Engine
• Cascading Style Sheets (Css)
• Jquery UI
• Project Management
• Responsive Web Design
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Freemarker
• Social Media Marketing
• Web Application Development
• Oracle Database
• Web Design
• Java
• Javascript
• Xml
• Python
• Bootstrap
• Customer Service
• Html
• Jquery