Headline

Software Engineer (Backend/AI) | .NET 8, ASP.NET Core | Azure | RAG (Azure AI Search, Vector DB) | C# | SQL | REST APIs

About

I’m Keshav Jha, a Software Developer at Accenture working across Backend Engineering + Applied AI. I build scalable .NET services/APIs and AI-powered RAG chatbots that answer questions grounded in private documents and knowledge sources. What I do best :RAG Chatbots (Applied GenAI): built a RAG assistant using OpenAI APIs, Vector DB, Azure AI Search, Azure App Services, and .NET 8 for web + APIs. Backend Engineering: design and build REST APIs, business logic layers, and data-driven systems using .NET 8 / ASP.NET Core, EF Core, SQL Server. Enterprise Products (Hospitality domain): contributed to a Rates & Inventory platform via design + implementation work on multiple enhancements/fixes. Internal Tools: developed an internal recognition platform using ASP.NET Core MVC (.NET 8), EF Core 8, Identity, SQL Server, EPPlus (Excel import/export)Tech I use: .NET 8, ASP.NET Core, C#, EF Core, SQL Server, Azure, Azure AI Search / Foundry, Cosmos DB (GenAI workloads), REST APIs, Git/Bitbucket, Jira.

Location

Greater Delhi Area

Work experience

Application Development Analyst at Accenture, Sep 2025 - Present · 9 mos, Built an AI-powered RAG assistant that answers queries using grounded enterprise documents, integrating OpenAI APIs, vector retrieval, Azure AI Search, Azure App Services, and .NET 8 (Web + API) to deliver context-aware responses. Developed backend foundations for the RAG pipeline including document ingestion + processing patterns and service layering to support scalable retrieval-driven responses. Implemented and enhanced a production-grade backend web platform using ASP.NET Core MVC (.NET 8), EF Core 8, SQL Server, and Identity, enabling streamlined workflows and admin operations. Delivered automation features such as Excel import/export workflows using EPPlus, reducing manual effort for bulk updates and standardizing data entry. Designed and shipped multiple enhancements in a Rates & Inventory enterprise product area, contributing to design/analysis deliverables and backend logic updates across releases. Authored solution design documentation and implemented targeted fixes/enhancements (e.g., mapping/logic changes and maintenance updates) to keep business rules consistent with evolving requirements. Collaborated cross-functionally (engineering + leads) to validate solution behavior and drive adoption of internal tools and AI prototypes. Tech keywords: .NET 8, ASP.NET Core, C#, REST APIs, EF Core 8, SQL Server, Azure App Services, Azure AI Search, RAG, Vector DB concepts, OpenAI APIs

Application Development Associate at Accenture, Feb 2024 - Sep 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos, Built and maintained backend features using .NET Core / C#, contributing to robust APIs and business logic for enterprise applications. Produced design/analysis deliverables and implemented enhancements for a Rates & Inventory domain module, supporting ongoing release work and functional updates. Developed rule/logic updates and maintenance enhancements aligned to release requirements, ensuring consistent behavior across impacted screens/modules. Contributed to documentation-driven delivery and iterative improvements, working closely with team members to stabilize and enhance core workflows.

Travel Coordinator at Easy connect travel, Jul 2023 - Aug 2023 · 2 mos, Delhi, India, Coordinated travel arrangements for clients, ensuring seamless experiences. Managed bookings and resolved issues promptly, enhancing customer satisfaction.

Internshala Student Partner at Internshala, Dec 2021 - Feb 2022 · 3 mos, Work from home, Assisted students in finding internships, resulting in a 15% increase in placements. Conducted workshops and webinars to guide students on career opportunities.

Education

Bachelor's of computer applications, Computer Science, St. Andrews Institute of Technology & Management