CHAITANYA AKULA
Principal Engineer
Jakarta
Summary
Dynamic Principal Engineer with over 6+ years of specialized experience in Golang, GCP, Docker, and scalable cloud-native systems. Expertise in architecting high-performance payment platforms, event-driven microservices, and enterprise-grade APIs serving millions of users. Strong foundation in system design and distributed architecture, complemented by a proven track record of technical leadership that fosters engineering excellence, scalability, and reliability within complex fintech ecosystems. Committed to mentoring teams, establishing best practices, and aligning architectural strategies with business objectives in Agile environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
Languages
Work History
Principal Engineer
Ayoconnect
06.2025 - Current
- Independently migrated the API Gateway from Apigee to Kong, developing and deploying 5+ custom Kong plugins on Kubernetes, resulting in improved observability, scalability, and operational control.
- Designed and developed an in-house Fraud Detection System end-to-end, with a modular architecture to support future ML-based anomaly detection and real-time transaction risk scoring.
- Exhibited strong technical aptitude and application expertise resulting in optimized performance, continuous improvement recommendations and product innovation.
Software Engineer IV (Tech Lead)
Ayoconnect
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Architected and developed the Instant Transfer product, enabling seamless fund transfers to 130 banks across Indonesia with scalability to handle up to 1000+ TPS
- Designed and implemented a Recurring Payments system from scratch, and currently leading the development of its next version (v2)
- Led the migration and scaling of legacy systems by re-architecting the Direct Debit product into an event-driven microservices architecture, reducing downtime by 40% and significantly improving system performance, reliability, and maintainability
- Managed 15 bank integrations, enabling secure transaction processing for millions of users monthly
- Built robust APIs adhering to SNAP standards to ensure scalability, security, and reliability
- Mentored 15 junior developers in Golang best practices and system design
- Led sprint planning, code reviews, and architectural decisions across cross-functional teams
- Ayoconnect is a financial technology company focusing on digital payment systems
- Independently migrated the API Gateway from Apigee to Kong, developing and deploying 5+ custom Kong plugins on Kubernetes, resulting in improved observability, scalability, and operational control.
- Designed and developed an in-house Fraud Detection System end-to-end, with a modular architecture to support f uture ML-based anomaly detection and real-time transaction risk scoring.
Software Engineer III (Team Lead)
Ayoconnect
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with DevOps and infrastructure teams to optimize CI/CD pipelines using Bitbucket Pipelines, automate infrastructure with Docker and GCP, implement robust monitoring solutions, and enhance system scalability and reliability.
- Created and managed reverse proxies using Apigee to ensure efficient routing and security for API traffic
- Maintained comprehensive API documentation for all products using Swagger, improving accessibility for developers and stakeholders
- Contributed to the development of a White-label E-wallet solution, empowering clients to manage internal wallets and facilitate payments within their ecosystem
- Ayoconnect is a financial technology company focusing on digital payment systems
Software Engineer II
Ayoconnect
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Involved in the design and development of APIs and databases for various products
- Assisted in building data storage solutions, optimizing application performance, and ensuring maximum scalability
- Developed and launched 4 data insight products, resulting in a 25% improvement in user data accuracy and enhanced decision-making capabilities
- Ayoconnect is a financial technology company focusing on digital payment systems
Software Engineer
Gitty Inc
04.2019 - 05.2021
- Integrated user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server-side logic
- Developed reusable code and libraries for future use, ensuring consistency and optimization
- Designed and implemented data storage solutions and integrated multiple data sources and databases into one system
- Managed hosting environments, database administration, and application scaling to support load changes
- Created and developed REST APIs and designed database schemas to support business processes
Education
B.Tech -
Bapatla Engineering College
Bapatla, India05.2017
Skills
Golang
JavaScript
SQL
HTML
CSS
Docker
Apigee
Swagger
ServiceNow
GCP
AWS
MySQL
PostgreSQL
CI/CD
Bitbucket Pipelines
REST APIs
Timeline
Principal Engineer
Ayoconnect
06.2025 - Current
Software Engineer IV (Tech Lead)
Ayoconnect
06.2024 - 06.2025
Software Engineer III (Team Lead)
Ayoconnect
01.2022 - 06.2024
Software Engineer II
Ayoconnect
05.2021 - 12.2021
Software Engineer
Gitty Inc
04.2019 - 05.2021
B.Tech -
Bapatla Engineering College
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Telugu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Indonesian
Beginner (A1)
Open To Remote
True
Open To Global Opportunities
Yes
Personal Information
Availability: Open to remote and global opportunities, Jakarta, Indonesia
Phone
+62, 87840055436
Open To Remote
Yes
Open To Global Opportunities
Yes
Personal Information
Name: Chaitanya Akula
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
Email: krishchaituakula@gmail.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chaitanya-akula
Availability: Open to remote and global opportunities, Jakarta, Indonesia