SHERIN SARA JOSE
Ontario,Canada
Summary
Dedicated Senior Software Engineer with 11+ years of experience in designing, developing, modernizing and delivering scalable enterprise applications across Financial Services, FinTech, Healthcare and enterprise technology domains. Expertise in C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET Core, Azure, Microservices, REST APIs, gRPC, SQL Server, PostgreSQL and cloud-based application development with strong knowledge of distributed systems, backend architecture and application modernization. Experienced in full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, performance optimization, secure software development and enterprise system integration. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and technical leadership skills with a proven ability to deliver reliable, high-quality software solutions and drive engineering excellence. Permanent Resident of Canada.
Overview
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Languages
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Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER
MORNINGSTAR
07.2023 - Current
- Developed Working on enterprise financial and investment management applications focused on portfolio management, holdings, and investment data processing.
- Developing and maintaining scalable backend services and enterprise applications using C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET, Java (Basics), SQL Server, and PostgreSQL.
- Designing and implementing REST APIs, gRPC services, and microservices for portfolio management solutions.
- Contributing to Proof of Concepts (POCs) and modernization initiatives involving distributed systems, backend optimization, and emerging technologies.
- Building gRPC-based streaming solutions to process and transfer high-volume financial datasets across distributed platforms.
- Optimizing backend performance through caching strategies, query optimization, and database performance tuning.
- Collaborating with engineering, product management, QA, architects, and business teams within Agile/Scrum environments.
- Participating in technical design discussions, code reviews, troubleshooting, and production support activities to ensure reliable application delivery.
- Implementing distributed caching, data synchronization, and enterprise integration solutions for large-scale financial platforms.
- Preparing technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and implementation support materials.
- Ensuring application reliability, scalability, security, and compliance with enterprise software engineering standards.
- Supporting CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, and release management activities using Harness, AWS, Git, and JIRA.
- Mentoring team members through knowledge sharing, peer reviews, and collaborative development practices.
- Designing and developing scalable web-based and backend applications using C#, .NET Core, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, REST APIs, and microservices.
FULL STACK .NET DEVELOPER (SENIOR ASSOCIATE)
ERNST & YOUNG (EY)
10.2019 - 05.2023
- Developed multiple microservices using .NET Core and deployed solutions on Azure cloud platforms.
- Worked with emerging technologies, quickly adapting to new tools and implementing hands-on solutions.
- Built Azure-based applications utilizing various Azure services, Entity Framework Core, and Azure SQL Server integrations.
- Managed application design, architecture, development, code reviews, and testing activities for key enterprise applications.
- Designed client-side and server-side architectures, developing efficient APIs and Azure Durable Functions.
- Developed scalable .NET applications and performed application reviews, debugging, and optimization.
- Collaborated with product management and design teams to define feature requirements and deliver impactful solutions.
- Worked with internal teams to create software designs, architecture solutions, and development strategies.
- Participated in code reviews to ensure adherence to user stories, coding standards, resource libraries, and architecture patterns.
- Created and maintained technical documentation, including specifications, implementation guides, architecture diagrams, and design documents.
- NITRO Team: NITRO (NextGen Innovation & Technology Research Organization) is an Innovation team within EY Client Technology Engineering. Accelerates innovation in Client Technology by incubating new business ideas through market intelligence, rapid prototyping, and technology experimentation, resulting in competitive advantage and market differentiation. The team transforms innovative ideas into working prototypes and MVPs (Minimum Viable Products).
SOFTWARE ENGINEER
TERASERV TECHNOLOGIES (TERANET INC.)
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Worked on web and Windows-based applications supporting accounting and recovery processes for Canadian banking systems.
- Analyzed user requirements, developed, tested, refined, and maintained application code in collaboration with development teams.
- Executed the complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process.
- Provided production support and resolved application issues within defined SLA timelines to ensure system availability.
- Created technical specifications based on business and system requirements.
- Prepared code documentation and performed manual testing activities.
- Managed production incidents and support requests while ensuring SLA compliance.
- Played the role of Scrum Master on a rotational basis to support Agile team activities.
- Troubleshot, debugged, and upgraded existing applications and systems.
- Collateral Management Services (CMS) team in Finastra, acquired by Teranet Inc.
SOFTWARE ENGINEER
FINASTRA
04.2017 - 04.2019
- Worked on web and Windows-based applications supporting accounting and recovery processes for Canadian banks while following the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Performed software analysis, code analysis, requirements analysis, system risk assessment, development, unit testing, and production support activities.
- Supported, maintained, and documented software functionality to ensure application reliability and performance.
- Applied software development best practices, coding standards, and standard operating procedures.
- Collateral Management Services (CMS) team in D+H, acquired by Finastra.
.NET DEVELOPER
INFORICH TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
08.2016 - 03.2017
- Developed applications using .NET technologies including C# and WPF.
- Worked on Windows-based healthcare applications enabling interaction between patients and hospital staff while maintaining patient records, including medication details.
- Converted application storyboards into functional applications, resolved bottlenecks, fixed bugs, and ensured optimal performance, quality, and responsiveness.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to gather and clarify application requirements.
- Created and maintained technical documentation for developed code.
- Joined as a Developer and progressed to the role of Team Lead, managing and guiding the quality team to ensure timely delivery and QA sign-off.
ENGINEER L1
ENVESTNET
03.2012 - 08.2013
- The web portals supported clients in managing trading activities, including portfolio management, account monitoring, trade execution, and trade report generation.
- The solutions streamlined trading processes while meeting customer requirements and strategies.
- The web portals were developed using C#.NET, ASP.NET, MSSQL, LINQ, JavaScript, and jQuery.
INSTRUCTOR
TIME INSTITUTE, KOLLAM
06.2011 - 09.2011
Education
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA - IT MANAGEMENT
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning
Pune, India01-2020
B. TECH - ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
Marian Engineering College
Trivandrum, India01-2010
Skills
- C# & NET Development
- NET Core / ASPNET Core
- Enterprise Application Development
- Microservices Architecture
- REST API Development
- GRPC Services
- Azure Cloud Services
- AWS Cloud Development
- Backend Development
- Distributed Systems
- SQL Server & PostgreSQL
- Database Design & Optimization
- Entity Framework Core
- Software Architecture & Design
- CI/CD Pipeline Management
- Azure DevOps & Git
- Agile / Scrum Methodologies
- Analytical Thinking
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
- AWS Certified Developer – Associate
- Microsoft Specialist – C# Programming
- Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) – Database Fundamentals
- NCFM – Banking Fundamentals International
- Software Testing Training – ISTP
Languages
English
French (Beginner)
Technical Competencies
.NET Framework (3.5, 4.5, 4.7), .NET 6.0, .NET 8.0, ASP.NET Core, C#, XML, LINQ, KQL, JavaScript, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, Azure, RabbitMQ, REST APIs, JSON, HTML, jQuery, Angular (Basic), Power Apps (Beginner), Azure Data Factory (Beginner), Visual Studio, Git, Azure DevOps, TFS, JIRA, Windows 7, Windows 10, SQL Server (2008, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018), PostgreSQL, SSRS, Crystal Reports, Power BI
Honors Awards
- EY SPOT Award, 05/01/23
- Multiple Client Appreciation Awards for outstanding project contributions and delivery excellence
Notable Accountabilities
Extensive experience designing & developing scalable APIs, microservices, and enterprise web, batch, and business intelligence applications using ASP.NET Core, C#, .NET, Azure, SQL Server, gRPC, Azure DevOps, and JIRA., Strong industry background across Financial Services, FinTech & Healthcare domains, covering the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) from system architecture & secure coding to deployment & production support., Hands-on expertise in enterprise integrations, distributed application development, CI/CD pipelines, relational database management, and application modernization within Agile environments., Proven capability as a technical leader and mentor, guiding engineering teams, promoting best practices, and collaborating effectively with product, QA, infrastructure, and business stakeholders., Detail-oriented professional skilled in building secure, high-quality software solutions through strong analytical, troubleshooting, and cross-functional communication abilities.
Timeline
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER
MORNINGSTAR
07.2023 - Current
FULL STACK .NET DEVELOPER (SENIOR ASSOCIATE)
ERNST & YOUNG (EY)
10.2019 - 05.2023
SOFTWARE ENGINEER
TERASERV TECHNOLOGIES (TERANET INC.)
04.2019 - 10.2019
SOFTWARE ENGINEER
FINASTRA
04.2017 - 04.2019
.NET DEVELOPER
INFORICH TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
08.2016 - 03.2017
ENGINEER L1
ENVESTNET
03.2012 - 08.2013
INSTRUCTOR
TIME INSTITUTE, KOLLAM
06.2011 - 09.2011
B. TECH - ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
Marian Engineering College
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA - IT MANAGEMENT
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning