Shounak Das

About Shounak Das

I’m a backend-focused software engineer with ~3 years of experience designing and building scalable, high-performance systems. My core expertise lies in microservices architecture, distributed systems, and cloud infrastructure, with deep proficiency in Golang, SQL databases, AWS, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines. I also have brief exposure of Python, Javascript and Ruby on Rails.I thrive on tackling complex engineering challenges, especially in regulated and high-stakes environments. I enjoy taking ownership of projects end to end—whether it’s architecting new systems from the ground up, optimizing existing flows for performance or compliance, or collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions. My passion lies in building robust platforms that scale gracefully and remain maintainable as business needs to evolve.Beyond code, I’m driven by a mindset of continuous improvement—whether it’s refining engineering processes, enhancing system reliability, or mentoring peers. I’m always looking for opportunities to push both technical boundaries and team capabilities forward.

Experience

1. Software Engineer

   Grab

   Aug 2022 — Present · IN

   Platformization & Compliance IntegrationLed the design and development of a scalable payment system to tokenize payment methods, integrating the legacy OVO wallet as a pilot project. Ensured compliance with Bank of Indonesia guidelines, creating detailed API contracts, state machines, and database schemas.Payment Features DeliverySuccessfully delivered in-store and automatic wallet top-up features, significantly increasing user engagement and reducing payment failures. Integrated new payment rails in Malaysia, cutting transaction fees by over 70% and optimizing the overall user experience.System Optimization & Infrastructure ImprovementRefined platform performance through code refactoring, bug fixes, and infrastructure enhancements. Contributed to a more resilient and reliable system, improving operational efficiency and system uptime.

Education

• Jadavpur University

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE