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Backend Engineer | API Design & Automation | Cloud & AI Integration | Software Engineer @ Cognizant

About

Backend Engineer | Scalable Systems Architect | Cloud & AI Enthusiast Hi, I’m Nidhish Kumar Singh, a dedicated Backend Engineer with a passion for architecting scalable systems and driving technological innovation. My journey in tech has equipped me with a robust skill set in backend development, cloud solutions, and system architecture. 💡 What I bring to the table: - Expertise in Backend Development: Proficient in designing and implementing scalable systems that enhance performance and reliability. - Cloud Solutions: Experienced in leveraging cloud technologies to optimize system architecture and improve operational efficiency. - AI & Automation: Passionate about integrating AI solutions to streamline processes and drive innovation. - Collaboration & Leadership: Strong ability to work cross-functionally with teams to deliver impactful solutions. Let’s connect if you’re interested in discussing scalable system architecture, cloud technologies, or innovative tech solutions!

Location

Bengaluru

Work experience

Junior Software Engineer at Cognizant, Dec 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, As a Backend Engineer, I focus on building robust automation tools, scalable APIs, and AI-integrated solutions that drive operational efficiency. Key Contributions & Achievements: • AI-Powered Automation: Engineered an autonomous data extraction engine using AI models. Designed a self-healing retry logic that auto-generates and validates XPath/JSON paths, eliminating the need for site-specific code and manual HTML parsing. • Scalable API Development: Developed modular RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot for enterprise-level organization and user management modules, ensuring high availability and secure data handling. • System Efficiency: Architected and deployed an internal automation platform to monitor 250+ databases, reducing manual operational overhead by 30% and eliminating reporting errors. • Infrastructure & DevOps: Integrated Azure DevOps APIs to synchronize TFS tasks in real-time, successfully reducing operational bottlenecks and task turnaround time by 50%. • Performance Monitoring: Designed a React + Spring Boot dashboard to track real-time SLAs, resulting in a 25% increase in compliance and a 40% reduction in operational friction. • Recognition: Awarded "Best Junior Developer" (March 2025) for excellence in driving database workflow automation and "Project Key Contributor" (Sept 2025) for AI innovations.

Education

B.tech, Electronics and communication engineering, GL bajaj institute of technology and management

12 pass, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management, dav public school