Headline

Senior Backend Engineer (SDE-3) | Python · Django · Kafka · Distributed Systems | Ex-TCS, Haptik | SDE-3 / Staff / EM Senior Backend & GenAI Engineer | MCP · LLM · RAG

About

Senior Backend Engineer with 7+ years of experience building and scaling distributed systems that power real business outcomes. I specialize in Python, Django, FastAPI, Kafka, and microservices architecture — designing high-throughput, multi-tenant platforms across supply chain SaaS, AI-driven products, and conversational systems. Impact highlights: • Architected systems processing 1M+ DFUs with 99.9% uptime • Improved platform performance by 70% through query optimization and async pipelines • Led end-to-end system design and delivery as Engineering Manager at 3SC Core Stack: Python | Django | FastAPI | Apache Kafka | PostgreSQL | Redis | Microsoft Azure | Docker | Microservices | REST APIs | Event-Driven Architecture | LLM Integration Currently exploring: LangChain, RAG systems, LLM-powered backends, and Agentic AI architectures. Open to: SDE-3 | Staff Engineer | Engineering Manager roles at product-first companies (Bengaluru / Remote) Let's connect: open to conversations with recruiters, engineering leaders, and fellow builders.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

antigravity

claude

langsmith

mcp

ollama

opencode

Work experience

SDE-3 | Engineering Manager at 3SC, Nov 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 10 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Leading backend engineering and system design at 3SC, a B2B supply chain SaaS platform serving enterprise clients globally. • Architected and scaled distributed microservices (IAM, CDC, integrations) • Improved platform performance by 70% through async processing, query optimization, and caching strategies • Designed multi-tenant event-driven data pipelines using Kafka, Django, and PostgreSQL • Led a cross-functional team of engineers as Engineering Manager, driving delivery and code quality • Built and maintained integrations with Azure services, Auth0, Okta, and third-party supply chain APIs • Established engineering best practices: code reviews, system design docs, and on-call processes Stack: Python, Django, FastAPI, Apache Kafka, PostgreSQL, RabbitmQ, Celery, Redis, Microsoft Azure, Docker, REST APIs, Auth0, Okta, GitHub

Senior Software Engineer at Tarams, Jul 2021 - Jan 2024 · 2 yrs 7 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Senior Software Engineer at Tarams, building full-stack web applications and REST APIs for enterprise clients across diverse domains. • Designed and developed scalable RESTful APIs and backend services handling thousands of concurrent requests • Built microservice components and integrated third-party services via well-defined API contracts • Collaborated with cross-functional teams (frontend, QA, product) to deliver high-quality software on schedule • Improved code quality and reduced bug rate by introducing systematic code review practices • Delivered end-to-end features from requirements gathering through deployment and production support • Mentored junior engineers and contributed to technical documentation and SOW creation Stack: Python, Django, REST APIs, PostgreSQL, JavaScript, Docker, Git

Software Developer at UST BlueConch Technologies, Feb 2021 - Jul 2021 · 6 mos, Software Developer at UST BlueConch Technologies, working on enterprise web applications and backend services for global clients. • Developed and maintained Python-based backend services and REST APIs integrated with enterprise systems • Contributed to end-to-end delivery of client projects including requirement analysis, development, and QA • Collaborated in agile teams delivering features iteratively with consistent quality • Built and tested API integrations with third-party platforms and internal microservices • Identified and resolved performance bottlenecks in existing backend services Stack: Python, REST APIs, Web Services, Application Programming Interfaces, Git

Integration Engineer at Haptik, Feb 2020 - Feb 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo, Integration Engineer at Haptik (now a Jio company), one of India's leading conversational AI platforms powering chatbots for major enterprise brands. • Designed and implemented chatbot integrations for enterprise clients using Haptik's platform and REST APIs • Built backend webhook handlers and API bridges connecting Haptik bots with client CRM and ERP systems • Worked closely with NLP/AI teams to improve bot response flows and reduce fallback rates • Delivered multi-channel chatbot integrations (WhatsApp, Web, App) for Fortune 500 clients • Debugged and optimized API response pipelines to improve bot response latency by 30% • Created technical integration documentation and onboarding guides for client engineering teams Stack: Python, REST APIs, Webhooks, JSON, Web Services, Postman, Git

Python Developer at Tata Consultancy Services, Jul 2017 - Jan 2020 · 2 yrs 7 mos, India, Python Developer at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), one of India's largest IT services companies, working across enterprise client projects in diverse industries. • Developed Python-based automation scripts and backend tools that reduced manual processing time by 40% • Built and maintained data pipelines for ETL workflows, processing large datasets for analytics and reporting • Worked on client-facing web applications using Python and Django, delivering features on tight deadlines • Collaborated with global client teams across time zones to understand requirements and deliver solutions • Contributed to code reviews and quality assurance processes, maintaining high code standards • Gained experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies, sprint planning, and iterative development practices • Onboarded and trained 2 junior developers on Python best practices and codebase conventions Stack: Python, Django, SQL, REST APIs, Data Pipelines, ETL, Git, Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor of Technology, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering, SRM IST Chennai