Headline

Principal Backend Engineer | Software Architect | Node.js, AWS, OpenStack

About

I’m a Principal Technical Consultant with 10+ years of experience building scalable backend systems, leading high-impact projects, and mentoring engineering teams. Over the past decade, I’ve architected and delivered 20+ full-stack and backend-heavy projects across fintech, SaaS, infra tooling, and developer platforms using technologies like Node.js, NestJS, PostgreSQL, AWS, OpenStack, and Microservices. I’ve also built internal tools and bootstrapped initiatives, from CLI tools and DevOps automation to internal education programs and backend certifications. I love solving complex engineering problems with clean architecture, clear communication, and a pragmatic mindset. Recently, I’ve started exploring freelance consulting and product building, helping teams design and scale their backend systems with confidence. What I bring to the table: • Backend & Infra Architecture (Monolith to Microservices, Multi-Tenant Design) • Cloud-Native Development (AWS/GCP), CI/CD & Infrastructure as Code • API Gateways, Secure Auth (JWT/PASETO, OAuth2, Lambda Authorizers) • Developer Tooling & Education (Docs, Courses, Internal Enablement) • Leadership & Mentorship at scale Open to: • Freelance or contract-based consulting • Remote-first tech teams solving hard backend problems • Collaborations on open-source, devtools, or teaching initiatives Let’s connect if you're building something exciting, need help with your architecture, or just want to nerd out about clean systems.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

claude code

claude

cursor

github copilot

notebooklm

githubcopilot

Work experience

(Consultant) Lead Software Engineer at Talendy Holdings, Jun 2026 - Present · 3 mos, Bengaluru, (A) Technical Leadership & Strategy 1. Lead technical decision-making across multiple teams, ensuring that the direction aligns with the product roadmap and company values. 2. Gradual transition into a Tech Lead or Architect role within 6–12 months, taking responsibility for high-level decision-making that ensures overall system optimization. (B) Development & Quality 1. Collaborate with team members to develop new features, enhance existing functionalities, and drive continuous improvements. 2. Participate in the entire development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, release, and operations. 3. Perform daily refactoring and lead projects to streamline and automate the development process. 4. Ensure quality assurance for the code in your team's domain and establish high standards for code quality across teams. (C) Modeling & Process 1. Lead modeling and design based on real customer feedback and requirements. 2. Improve cross-team development processes.

Principal Technical Consultant at GeekyAnts, Sep 2015 - May 2026 · 10 y 8 mo, Bengaluru, My role bridges the gap between business objectives and technical execution, ensuring seamless project delivery and sustained client satisfaction. My key responsibilities include: Client Engagement: Analyzing and overseeing incoming client requirements to ensure tailored solutions align with business goals. Project Estimations: Preparing detailed project estimations to aid in resource planning and cost management. Technical Leadership: Designing and setting up robust infrastructure and architecture to establish a strong foundation for projects. Project Enablement: Developing scalable and efficient project boilerplates to streamline workflows for technical leads. Account Management: Strategically overseeing company account growth by fostering client relationships and identifying opportunities for expansion.

Global Certification in .Net Fundamentals with C# at Microsoft, Apr 2014 - Nov 2014 · 8 mos, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, Branded with ASP. NET with C#, ADO.NET and Microsoft SQL Server.

Education

Engineer’s Degree, Computer Science and Engineering, Raj Kumar Goel Engineering College

Intermediate, Science with Mathematics, gulmohar public school

Public links

github: https://github.com/faizahmedfarooqui

faizahmed.in: https://faizahmed.in/