Dhanya Raghunath

Summary

Software engineer with expertise in frontend technologies like React.js and Next.js, alongside backend development in Node.js and .NET. Experienced in cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices, utilising AWS and Azure. Adept at optimising performance and accessibility in applications while mentoring junior developers.

Overview

years of professional experience

years of post-secondary education

Certification

Work history

Frontend Software Developer

Onefamily

Brighton, UK

2023.02 - 2026.02

Developed core features for the Life Journey Application using Next.js and TypeScript, delivering a responsive, high-performance customer experience.
Built and maintained a scalable component library with Storybook, improving UI consistency and reducing development time across teams.
Implemented accessibility enhancements (WCAG) and optimised page performance, reducing drop-offs and improving user flow.
Designed and provisioned AWS cloud infrastructure using AWS CDK for frontend and backend deployments.
Created and maintained CI/CD pipeline templates, integrating Snyk, automated testing, and secure deployment workflows.
Monitored production logs and resolved critical issues, contributing to a 364% increase in late-hour insurance conversions.
Mentored two junior developers on AWS CDK, CI/CD, and frontend best practices.
Developed backend APIs in .NET for the document generator service, including AWS CDK infrastructure setup.

Application Engineer I

DXC Technologies (PayPal)

Chennai, India

2019.07 - 2022.09

Implemented comprehensive development for GRIP - Global Regulatory Platform throughout all SDLC phases.
Developed responsive frontend features using React.js, employing REST APIs with Node.js and MongoDB.
Created intuitive user dashboards and streamlined CRUD workflows for efficient data handling.
Designed complex search interfaces and dynamic reporting modules to enhance functionality.
Constructed a query builder for SQL-based audit report generation.
Migrated outdated email templates to React.js for ECAT project, enhancing performance.
Optimised email template migration through automation tools, increasing efficiency.

Application Development Analyst

Accenture Solutions Pvt. Ltd

Bangalore, India

2014.06 - 2019.06

Implemented email/push notifications while designing database schema for learning application.
Executed image validation with resemble.js and performed URL validation for CAIRA content.
Developed RESTful services using Node.js, MySQL, and Bookshelf.js to support backend operations.
Managed IIS deployments ensuring optimal application performance.
Created UI mockups with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript tailored for ARMA mobile application.
Constructed spell-check and content comparison tools enhancing overall user experience.
Provided support for frontend development through React.js framework.
Developed REST APIs leveraging Node.js and MongoDB for mobile functionality enhancement.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Engineering

PSG College of Technology

Tamil Nadu, India

2010.07 - 2014.04

Skills

Frontend: Reactjs, Nextjs, TypeScript, Storybook, Playwright, Jest
Backend: Nodejs, Expressjs, NET (API development), MongoDB, MySQL
Cloud & DevOps: AWS (CDK, Lambda, S3, CloudFront), CI/CD pipelines, Snyk, Jenkins, Azure DevOps

Architecture: Component-driven development, microservices, REST APIs
Tools: Git, JIRA, Azure Devops, VS Code, Visual Studio
Practices: Agile/Scrum, TDD, accessibility (WCAG), performance optimisation, mentoring