Suraj Arya

About Suraj Arya

Backend-focused Golang Developer with 4,5+ years of experience building scalable, high-performance, low-latency distributed systems. Currently working as a Senior Software Engineer at TekSystems, developing transaction processing systems that handle millions of requests daily with strict performance requirements.I specialise in microservices architecture, event-driven systems, and cloud-native development using Golang, Apache Kafka, and Docker. I have hands-on experience leading legacy data and system migrations to next-generation platforms, improving system performance, scalability, and long-term maintainability.My technical expertise includes working with Couchbase and Elasticsearch for low-latency data access and fast search, implementing observability and monitoring using Grafana, and building resilient services through clean architecture and SOLID principles. I actively collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to code reviews, production support, and root cause analysis to ensure system reliability.I am passionate about solving complex backend problems, optimising system performance, and building reliable, scalable platforms.

Experience

1. Senior Software Engineer Amex Project

   TEKsystems

   Mar 2026 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Build end-to-end technical design and delivery of global credit card redemption and loyalty platforms for US,Mexico, Japan, and India markets, ensuring PCI DSS compliance.• Orchestrated project tracking through Jira and architecture visualization via Lucidchart and Mermaid, ensuring timely, scalable, and reliable deliveries.• Design and develop high-performance Golang micro-services with gRPC and graphQL, improving inter-serviceeciency and system maintainability across distributed environments.• Optimised Couchbase and PostgreSQL databases through index tuning and performance analysis.• Developed integrations with Kafka, Splunk, Elasticsearch and event management platforms for real-timemonitoring and event-driven processing.• Automated deployments using Helm, Kubernetes, and GitHub Workflows, enhancing CI/CD eciency andreducing release turnaround time.• Developed robust unit tests and mocks ensuring high code coverage and production-grade reliability Implemented behavior-driven test suites using Godog (BDD framework) to validate end-to-end microservicebehavior and business workflows• Actively contributed to feature development, debugging, and optimization while managing system reliability andevent lifecycles.

Education

• CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY

  Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science

  2017 — 2021