Dasitha Tharinda
Open to Junior Software Engineer, Software Engineer & Senior Software Engineer roles
Nearly 5 years building scalable applications across fintech, cryptocurrency, and business-management platforms, including hands-on New Zealand project experience through Whitireia and WelTec. I own the full SDLC, integrate secure authentication and payment systems, and apply Agile and AI-assisted development practices.
Skills & Tooling
Tech I work with
Languages
- TypeScript
- JavaScript
- C#
- Go (Golang)
- PHP
Frontend Frameworks & Libraries
- React.js
- Next.js
- React Native
- Vue.js
Backend
- Node.js
- Nest.js
- ASP.NET Core (C#)
API Design
- OpenAPI
State Management
- Redux Toolkit
- TanStack Query
- Zustand
Styling & UI
- CSS
- Tailwind CSS
- Material UI
Databases & ORM
- MongoDB
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Firebase
- Redis
- TypeORM
Message Brokers
- RabbitMQ
Cloud & DevOps
- Azure
- DigitalOcean
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Terraform
- CI/CD
- Railway
Software Architecture
- Microservices
- Feature-based Architecture
- Clean Architecture
Authentication
- OAuth
- JWT
Testing
- Jest
AI-Assisted Development
- Claude
- Cursor
- Google Antigravity
Payment Gateways
- Stripe
- PayPal
- CoinPayments
- WebXPay
Practices
- Agile
- Scrum
- SDLC
- Code Review
Version Control
- Git
- GitHub
- GitHub Actions
About Me
Engineer. Architect. Team lead.
I'm a Senior Software Engineer with nearly 5 years of experience across fintech, cryptocurrency, and business-management platforms — owning the full software development lifecycle, integrating secure authentication and payment systems, and applying Agile and AI-assisted development practices.
I've contributed to international platforms including CoinBureau and Simplebooks, and bring hands-on New Zealand project experience through Whitireia and WelTec. I have a consistent track record of mentoring peers and driving cross-functional delivery. I'm open to Junior Software Engineer, Software Engineer, and Senior Software Engineer opportunities.
Featured Projects
Selected work
Production platforms I've architected, led, or shipped — across fintech, SaaS, education, and operations.
WelTec Hospitality Inventory System
Software Engineer Intern · Whitireia and WelTec
Scalable web application modernising ingredient ordering, inventory, and cost tracking for the School of Hospitality.
- ▸Delivered real-time stock tracking and automated cost analysis
- ▸Reduced manual processing time and improved data accuracy
Business Management System
Senior Software Engineer · Simplebooks
Unified platform integrating registration, invoicing, payroll, and accounting for the business.
- ▸Owned development priorities and delivery across the SDLC
- ▸Integrated WebXPay for local payment processing
Tax Tool
Senior Software Engineer · Simplebooks
A tax calculation tool delivering real-time calculations and compliance checks within the Business Management System.
- ▸Delivered real-time tax calculations and compliance checks
- ▸Applied rigorous testing and code review to reduce production bugs
CoinBureau
Software Engineer · Sonic Labs
One of the world's leading crypto education and analytics platforms. Built and maintained the platform, implementing OAuth/JWT-based authentication and automated CI/CD pipelines.
- ▸Implemented OAuth/JWT-based authentication
- ▸Automated CI/CD pipelines for reliable releases
CoinBureau Hub
Software Engineer · Sonic Labs
CoinBureau's trading marketplace and content-sharing platform, built on a microservices architecture.
- ▸Developed the trading marketplace and content-sharing features
- ▸Partnered with UX/UI designers, contributing to a 50% increase in user satisfaction scores
Experience
Professional journey
Software Engineer Intern · Whitireia and WelTec
Jul 2025 – Dec 2025- ▸Led end-to-end development of a scalable web application, applying Clean Architecture and Agile/SDLC practices, to modernise ingredient ordering, inventory and cost tracking for the School of Hospitality.
- ▸Applied unit testing with Jest to maintain code quality and reliability throughout development.
- ▸Delivered real-time stock tracking and automated cost analysis using Microsoft SQL Server, improving data accuracy and reducing manual processing time.
- ▸Mentored a fellow software engineer, driving collaboration and knowledge sharing within a small development team.
Senior Software Engineer · Simplebooks
Aug 2024 – May 2025- ▸Owned development priorities and delivery timelines across the SDLC for core product features.
- ▸Built the Business Management System, a unified platform integrating registration, invoicing, payroll and accounting.
- ▸Integrated WebXPay for local payment processing and delivered a Tax Tool with real-time calculations and compliance checks.
- ▸Applied rigorous testing and code review practices to maintain reliability, and led cross-functional/IT support across the business.
Software Engineer · Sonic Labs (Pvt) Ltd
Aug 2022 – Aug 2024- ▸Built and maintained CoinBureau and CoinBureau Hub, cryptocurrency/blockchain platforms, implementing OAuth/JWT authentication and automated CI/CD pipelines.
- ▸Developed CoinBureau Hub's trading marketplace and content-sharing features using a microservices architecture.
- ▸Partnered with UX/UI designers on feedback-driven improvements, contributing to a 50% increase in user satisfaction scores.
- ▸Coordinated Agile sprint delivery across a cross-functional team, consistently shipping on schedule and within budget.
Associate Software Engineer · Code94 Labs
Feb 2022 – Aug 2022- ▸Developed customer-facing web applications and optimised SQL database schemas for efficient data management.
- ▸Collaborated with senior engineers on requirements definition and sprint planning within an Agile/Scrum workflow.
- ▸Resolved bugs and conducted code reviews to uphold product quality and reliability standards.
Trainee Software Engineer · Future CX Lanka PVT LTD
Jul 2021 – Jan 2022- ▸Gained hands-on full-stack development experience across front-end and back-end components of live web applications.
- ▸Built an automated deployment system in Golang, using Terraform to provision and integrate DigitalOcean and Azure cloud infrastructure.
- ▸Worked with senior developers on code reviews and bug fixes, and participated in structured technical training.
Research & Publications
Published work
Pre-Interview Reviewer using Natural Language Processing for Software Engineers
Research applying NLP techniques to automate pre-interview technical screening and feedback for software engineering candidates.
Education
Academic background
Master of Information Technology
Whitireia and WelTec · New Zealand
2025 – 2026
BSc (Hons) Information Technology — Software Engineering
SLIIT · Sri Lanka
2019 – 2023
Let's Build Something Great Together
I'm open to Junior Software Engineer, Software Engineer, and Senior Software Engineer roles, plus contract work and collaborations. Reach out — I reply within 24 hours.