SAMEER

Backend Engineer
Delhi, IN.

About

Highly skilled Backend Engineer specializing in Python, FastAPI, and Django, with a proven track record of designing and deploying scalable, high-performance APIs and distributed systems. Expert in optimizing database performance (PostgreSQL, Redis), implementing robust authentication, and automating complex data workflows, including web scraping and ETL pipelines. Adept at leveraging cloud technologies (AWS, Docker) to build reliable, efficient, and secure backend solutions that drive operational excellence.

Work

Freelance
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Senior Software Developer

Remote, N/A, India

Summary

Led the design and development of robust backend services, focusing on performance optimization and scalable architecture for diverse client projects.

Highlights

Designed and developed scalable backend services using FastAPI, PostgreSQL, and Redis, implementing caching, background job processing, and API rate limiting to significantly enhance system performance and reliability.

Engineered and deployed JWT authentication, asynchronous worker systems, scheduled tasks, and lightweight monitoring pipelines, improving system security and operational efficiency by streamlining task execution and real-time oversight.

Built automated web scraping modules, collecting and integrating critical data from multiple sources into client systems, streamlining data acquisition processes and reducing manual effort.

Optimized backend architecture through comprehensive query tuning and refined API logic, significantly enhancing system reliability, performance, and reducing response times.

Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
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Young Professional (Technology)

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Summary

Developed and maintained internal backend modules, streamlining data workflows and ensuring high API reliability for critical document processing.

Highlights

Developed and implemented internal backend modules using FastAPI/Flask, automating critical data workflows and document processing for enhanced operational efficiency.

Optimized PostgreSQL database performance by refactoring slow queries, implementing strategic indexing, and simplifying data operations, resulting in improved data retrieval speeds and system responsiveness.

Significantly enhanced API reliability by diagnosing and resolving complex issues in authentication, response handling, and database integration, reducing system downtime and improving overall service stability.

Managed and maintained critical document-processing pipelines, ensuring seamless data flow and operational continuity across interdependent services, supporting regulatory compliance.

Bhartiya Airways
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Software Developer Intern

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Summary

Contributed to core Django feature development and API enhancements, leading to improved system stability and a Pre-Placement Offer.

Highlights

Developed and integrated key Django features, including OAuth login, secure payment processing flows, and AWS S3-based file handling, enhancing user experience and system functionality.

Refined API structure and optimized endpoint logic, resolving recurring backend issues to improve system stability and performance.

Actively contributed to multiple stable software releases, demonstrating consistent high performance and earning a Pre-Placement Offer (PPO), validating exceptional technical contributions.

Education

SRM University
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Bachelor of Technology

Technology

Grade: CGPA: 7.36

Certificates

Software Engineer

Issued By

HackerRank

Python for DSA

Issued By

Coding Ninjas

Python

Issued By

Internshala

Skills

Languages

Python, JavaScript, SQL.

Frameworks

FastAPI, Flask, Django.

Databases

PostgreSQL, Redis.

Cloud / DevOps

AWS, Docker, GitHub Actions, CI/CD.

Systems

Caching, Queues, Concurrency, Distributed Systems.

Data / Automation

Web Scraping (BeautifulSoup, Requests), ETL Pipelines.

CS Fundamentals

Data Structures, Algorithms, OOP, System Design.

Projects

TaskFlow Cloud

Summary

An asynchronous job system built using Redis queues and FastAPI, designed for robust task management.

URL Shortener

Summary

A FastAPI-based URL shortener with Redis rate limiting and basic analytics for tracking link usage.

Booking API

Summary

A FastAPI booking system with caching, rate limiting, and IST-based scheduling logic for class/slot management.

Flight Booking Engine

Summary

A comprehensive flight booking engine with integrated payment flows and secure authentication.

Automated Web Scraping Pipeline

Summary

A robust pipeline built using BeautifulSoup/Requests to extract structured data and generate consumable CSV/JSON outputs.