Shariq Fayaz – Senior Software Engineer with experience at McKinsey and Syndigo, building scalable microservices, cloud solutions, and enterprise systems using Java, Spring Boot, AWS, Kubernetes, and modern DevOps tools.

Clean Code Scalable Systems Cloud Ready Solutions

I’m a Senior Software Engineer specializing in scalable microservices, cloud-native architectures, and high-performance backend solutions using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS.

Clients/Companies I Worked With

Projects

Curation Cockpit

A centralized workflow platform improving engagement planning and cross-team collaboration by 25%. Built and deployed scalable Spring Boot microservices with Kubernetes and automated CI/CD using GitHub Actions, Terraform, and Argo CD.

Java · Spring Boot · Kubernetes · AWS · GitHub Actions · Terraform

Starter Engagement Kit

A feature suite that enables teams to schedule notifications, share curated information, and collaborate efficiently. Adopted by 70% of engagement teams in the first release.

Spring Boot · Microservices · AWS Secrets Manager · Glue · PostgreSQL

AutoApps ETL Pipeline

Led a production-grade ETL pipeline handling XML ingestion with Java and Python. Improved system reliability, securing a $5M contract renewal. Reduced approval delays by 40% with workflow automation.

Java · Python · MySQL · AWS EC2/S3/RDS · EKS · API Gateway · SQS

GRC Rank Tracker

Led a team of three developers to build a rank-tracking platform using Java, Spring Boot, and React.js. Implemented clean architecture and optimized cloud costs using Docker and AWS auto-scaling.

Java · Spring Boot · React.js · Docker · AWS

ROIMaximize

Engineered scalable Spring Boot APIs with secure authentication to optimize revenue workflows for hospitality businesses, with real-time performance insights.

Spring Boot · Redis · Elasticsearch · Kubernetes · Jenkins

Upstore Billing System

Developed a dynamic billing and ledger tracking system with real-time balance updates and secure backend functionality. Built responsive UI for seamless interaction.

Java · Spring Boot · MySQL · React.js · Redux

Senior Software Engineer delivering scalable microservices, workflow automation, and cloud-native solutions for global teams at McKinsey, Syndigo, and Red Stag Labs. Skilled in Java, Spring Boot, AWS (Lambda, EKS, S3, RDS), CI/CD, Kubernetes, and high-performance backend systems.

Where I’ve Built, Led, and Delivered Impact.

Experience across microservices, automation, data pipelines, and cloud platforms.

My Professional

A timeline of my roles at McKinsey, Syndigo, and Red Stag Labs each shaping my expertise in backend engineering, microservices, and cloud platforms.

Software Engineer III — McKinsey & Company (Apr 2025 – Present)

Focused on delivering scalable microservices and workflow automation for global engagement teams. Contributed to the Curation Cockpit platform and Starter Engagement Kit, improving collaboration and adoption. Built Spring Boot microservices, automated CI/CD pipelines, and developed AWS Glue jobs for data syncing across Snowflake and PostgreSQL.

Software Engineer — Syndigo (Feb 2023 – Mar 2025)

Stabilized mission-critical production systems, directly contributing to a $5M contract renewal. Led the AutoApps ETL pipeline using Java, Python, and MySQL, built workflow automation alerts reducing delays by 40%, and improved processing efficiency through early-exit logic. Worked across AWS services including EC2, RDS, S3, API Gateway, SQS, and EKS.

Software Developer — Red Stag Labs (May 2020 – Feb 2023)

Developed a rank-tracking platform using Java, Spring Boot, MySQL, and React.js while optimizing cloud infrastructure with Docker and AWS autoscaling, reducing costs by 30%. Built the ROIMaximize revenue system using Elasticsearch, Redis, and Kubernetes, and developed secure authentication using Spring Security and JWT=.

Skills & Technologies

Technologies I use to build scalable microservices and cloud-native systems.

What People Say About Me.

Feedback from those I’ve worked with – clients, collaborators, and mentors who’ve seen my code, communication, and consistency in action.

“Shariq is one of the most reliable backend engineers I’ve worked with. He consistently delivered scalable, production-ready microservices and played a key role in improving our overall architecture. His problem-solving ability is exceptional.”

— Aalim Aslam Senior Backend Developer

“Our ETL pipeline was struggling with stability until Shariq took ownership. He rebuilt critical components, optimized performance, and helped us secure a multi-million contract renewal. His technical depth and ownership mindset stand out.”

— Chaitanya Kandala Associate Software Architect, Syndigo

“Shariq led the development of our rank-tracking platform, handling both backend and frontend challenges with ease. His clean architecture approach reduced costs and improved reliability. A true full-stack problem solver.”

— Ahmad Firdous Founder & CEO, Red Stag Labs

“Shariq brings a rare combination of system design expertise, cloud experience, and attention to detail. Every feature he built reached production smoothly because he thinks long-term, not just quick fixes. Highly recommended.”

— Sunil Kumar Software Architect, McKinsey & Company

“Shariq strengthened our ETL platform with scalable, reliable engineering. His contributions directly impacted key enterprise renewals. A dependable and highly skilled backend engineer.”

— Vinod Nair VP Software Engineering, Syndigo

“Shariq brought structure, speed, and reliability to our backend systems. His ability to solve complex problems and ship features quickly made a measurable impact on our platform’s performance.”