Headline

Software Engineer | SDE-1 | Backend Development | Python | Django | REST APIs | SQL | AWS | Immediate Joiner

About

Backend Software Engineer with hands-on production experience building scalable REST APIs and backend systems using Python, Django, and Django REST Framework. Contributed to backend systems at Pepperfry, powering internal CRM and order management tools used by 200+ users. Experienced in designing event-driven workflows using AWS (Lambda, SQS, S3) and optimizing database performance for high-volume applications. Key achievements: • Improved workflow efficiency by 60% through SDLC automation at Fiserv • Optimized backend APIs and SQL queries to enhance performance and reduce system load • Built and deployed a production-ready AI-powered expense tracking system (Spendwise) Core expertise: • Backend: Python, Django, DRF, REST APIs • Databases: MySQL, Query Optimization, Data Modeling • Cloud: AWS (Lambda, SQS, S3, API Gateway) • Systems: Async workflows, API design, debugging production systems • AI: LLM integration (LLaMA via Groq API) I focus on building clean, scalable backend systems and continuously improving performance, reliability, and developer experience. Open to Backend Engineer roles in product-based companies.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

claude

codex

openai

perplexity

railway

ChatGPT

Work experience

Software Engineer at Pepperfry, Oct 2024 - Jul 2025 · 10 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, • Designed and enhanced REST APIs powering internal CRM and order management systems used by 200+ users — ensuring high availability and performance. • Migrated legacy PHP modules to Django REST Framework — reducing technical debt and improving maintainability of backend systems. • Built and integrated third-party logistics APIs for real-time shipment tracking with retry logic and fault tolerance. • Optimized SQL queries and database interactions — improving API response performance and reducing load on production systems. • Implemented asynchronous workflows using AWS Lambda, SQS, and S3 — enabling scalable, event-driven backend processing. • Diagnosed and resolved production issues using structured debugging and monitoring tools — maintaining system reliability.

Technology Intern at Fiserv, Feb 2024 - May 2024 · 4 mos, Pune District, Maharashtra, India, • Built SDLC automation PoC using Python and Selenium — improving engineering workflow efficiency by 60%. • Integrated JIRA and GitLab APIs to automate issue tracking and deployment workflows. • Delivered detailed documentation and feasibility analysis for production adoption.

Highlights Commitee Head-Aaruush at Aaruush, SRM University, Jan 2022 - Oct 2022 · 10 mos, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Education

SRM IST Chennai

Public links

github: https://github.com/Khushboo2525

leetcode: https://leetcode.com/Khushboo__25