Basavaraj Kumbar
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BASAVARAJ KUMBAR
Software Development Engineer - II
Frontend & React Native Developer with over 11 years of experience building scalable, performance-oriented applications across multiple domains including gaming, healthcare, and finance. Adept at leading teams, optimizing front ends, and delivering reusable micro front ends for enhanced development speed and quality.
Work Experiences
Merge Fintech Pvt. Ltd. | Jul 2025 – Present
Frontend Engineer
- Owned frontend development as the sole frontend engineer across 5 web applications (2 client-facing, 3 internal portals).
- Built and shipped a modern client-facing app using React, TypeScript, Vite, and MUI, improving build performance and developer velocity.
- Designed and implemented micro-frontend architecture using Webpack Module Federation, delivering reusable auth, onboarding, and RBAC modules shared across portals.
- Led requirements gathering and frontend system design, translating business needs into scalable, production-ready solutions.
Play Games24x7 | Sep 2021 – Jun 2025
Software Development Engineer - II
- Led a team to scale My11Circle, India's 2nd largest fantasy sports platform
- Integrated Sentry for real-time monitoring; achieved 99.87% crash-free sessions
- Engineered micro frontends for Deposit, Withdrawal, KYC modules
- Reduced load times by 60% using WebView caching strategy
- Used FlashList & shimmer placeholders for smoother UX
Nineleaps Technologies | Apr 2019 – Sep 2021
Software Development Engineer - III
- Led development for Wadhwani Foundation's digital platforms
- Managed team of 5–7 developers across full project lifecycle
- Implemented internationalization, performance optimizations
- Reduced infrastructure cost by 30% via lazy loading techniques
PwC SDC | Jun 2017 – Mar 2019
Senior Software Engineer
- Delivered web/mobile apps for Fortune 500 clients (Healthcare & BFSI)
- Worked on platforms like Vivas-Tx, Northwestern Medicine, Suncorp
- Implemented atomic design, Redux state architecture
Infosys | Jun 2014 – Jun 2017
Senior Systems Engineer
- Worked with global clients: British Petroleum, DirecTV, SkyBrazil
- Developed pixel-perfect responsive UIs for enterprise apps
- Collaborated with business stakeholders to deliver key projects
Featured Projects
My11Circle - Fantasy Gaming App
Client: Play Games24x7
Developed core features for a fantasy sports platform supporting Cricket, Football, and Kabaddi. Designed and implemented the Loot Zone, shimmer loading UI, data caching, real-time monitoring, and analytics.
Tech Stack: React Native, ReactJS, Redux, Redux-Saga, Firebase, Axios, DraftJS, i18next
Advantage - Entrepreneur Support Platform
Client: Wadhwani Foundation
Built a responsive web app connecting entrepreneurs with consultants and mentors. Delivered dynamic modules, localization, and video embedding across micro-frontends.
Tech Stack: ReactJs, JavaScript, HTML5, SASS, Redux -Saga, Firebase, Axios
Ventures Fast Track - Educational Mobile App
Client: Wadhwani Foundation
Created mobile learning platform for early-stage entrepreneurs with optimized performance on low-end devices, using WebView and progressive rendering.
Tech Stack: React Native, WebView, Async Storage, Redux -Saga, Firebase, Axios
Northwestern Medicine
Client: PwC SDC
Built web portals for patient appointment booking and medical services with enterprise-grade reliability.
Tech Stack: ReactJs, JavaScript, HTML5, SASS, Redux -Saga, Firebase, Axios, Firebase
FSTP - Field Services Tech Passport
Client: DirecTV (USA)
Developed B2B field service tool for technicians to manage work orders and schedules.
Tech Stack: Android, Java, Retrofit, RxJava, Dagger2, Firebase
Skills
- Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, XML
- Frameworks & Libraries: ReactJS, React Native, NextJS, Redux, Redux-Toolkit, Axios, Jest, React Reanimated, ChartJs
- Integrations: Firebase analytics, FCM, Stripe, PayU, Juspay, Sentry, SonarQube
- Internationalization:i18n, i18next
- Testing: Enzyme, Jest, React Testing Library
- Tools: Android Studio, Xcode, Jenkins, VS Code, Cursor, Git, Jira, Jenkins, Copilot, Swagger
Core Competencies
- Team Leadership & Management
- Performance Optimization & Scalability
- Agile & Scrum Methodologies
- Code Review & Quality Assurance
- Project Execution & Delivery
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Technical Mentorship & Training
- Component-Based Development
- Continuous Integration/Deployment
- Project Management
Education
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science
M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India
2011 - 2014
Awards
Feather on the Hat (2025)
For excellence in execution of project.
My11Circle Champion (2024)
Honored for leading the engineering and successful delivery of high-impact projects.
Extra Mile Award (2024)
Recognized for optimizing micro front-end page load time, resulting in a 40% increase in conversion rate.