Deshan Wickramaarachchi
@deshanwickramaarachchi
Software engineer specializing in secure, scalable backend systems and cloud-native architectures.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-oriented software engineer with strong experience building secure, scalable backend solutions for global and remote teams. I specialize in Java and Python and have delivered mission-critical features for enterprise cloud platforms.
My work emphasizes modern cloud-native architecture and DevOps practices ā including Docker, AWS, CI/CD, and microservices ā and I consistently apply test-driven and secure development approaches using Spring Boot, Django, and associated tooling.
I have led onboarding and mentored engineering hires, driven adoption of AI-assisted developer tools to improve productivity and code quality, and delivered cross-functional projects on time and within budget while fostering inclusive remote cultures.
Notable projects include enterprise backend services for an IFS Cloud platform, computer-vision speed detection and assistive robotics using OpenCV, and security automation enhancements using Spring Security that reduced risk exposure.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Software Engineer
IFS R&D International (Pvt) Ltd
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Delivered mission-critical features for IFS Cloud and Maintenix in global teams, led onboarding and mentoring for 5+ hires, and drove adoption of AI-assisted tools to improve productivity and code quality.
Software Engineer
AryaLabs
Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)
Led delivery of 7 cross-functional projects on time and within budget, boosted team efficiency by 50% through mentorship and process improvements, and improved project quality via collaboration with PMs and BAs.
Associate Software Engineer
S.P. Solutions (Pvt) Limited
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 (11 months)
Implemented backend security improvements that reduced fraudulent risk exposure and delivered productivity-enhancing workflow automations.
Trainee Software Engineer
Mexxar (Pvt) Ltd
Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)
Built and deployed internal platforms using Java Spring Boot from scratch and supported research and technical training to accelerate delivery for Java projects.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Bachelor of Science (Hons), Software Engineering
Completed a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Software Engineering with focus on backend development, cloud-native architectures, and AI-enabled solutions.
International College of Business and Technology
Higher Diploma, Software Engineering
Completed a Higher Diploma in Software Engineering covering software development fundamentals and practical project work.
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