Headline

Senior Backend Developer | Node.js • Microservices • AWS | Building scalable, low-latency, production-ready systems.

About

Senior Backend Engineer with 10+ years of experience designing and building scalable backend systems, REST APIs, microservices, and cloud-based applications using Node.js and TypeScript. I specialize in high-performance backend architecture, distributed systems, API development, database optimization, and production-grade applications. Core Expertise: • Node.js • TypeScript • Express.js • Microservices Architecture • REST APIs • MongoDB / MySQL / PostgreSQL • Redis & Caching • Kafka / Event-Driven Systems • Docker & Kubernetes • AWS Cloud Services • CI/CD Pipelines • System Design & Scalability Throughout my career, I have worked on enterprise platforms including insurance systems, ERP products, employee management platforms, and large-scale business applications. Key Achievements: • Built scalable backend systems handling high concurrent traffic • Improved API response performance and database efficiency • Developed reusable microservice architectures • Integrated secure authentication and payment systems • Optimized production deployments and CI/CD workflows I enjoy solving complex backend challenges, improving system reliability, and building clean, maintainable architectures. Open to: • Senior Backend Developer Roles • Node.js Architect Opportunities • Remote Backend Engineering Positions • Product-Based Companies & Scalable SaaS Platforms Portfolio: https://rakesh-gajjar-backend-jdr5724.gamma.site/ GitHub: https://github.com/rgajjar1991

Location

Mahesana

Work experience

TECHVED Consulting (Sr Node.js Developer) at TECHVED Consulting, Aug 2023 - Mar 2026 · 2 yrs 8 mos, Remote, • Developed scalable backend services using Node.js and TypeScript • Designed REST APIs and microservices architecture for enterprise applications • Improved API performance and database query optimization • Integrated Redis caching for faster response times • Worked on authentication, authorization, and secure API development • Built CI/CD deployment pipelines and production automation • Collaborated with frontend, DevOps, and QA teams in agile environments • Maintained production-grade applications with high availability and reliability Tech Stack: Node.js, TypeScript, Express.js, MongoDB, MySQL, Redis, Docker, AWS, Git

Artoon Solutions (Node.js Developer) at Artoon Solutions Private Limited, Jul 2021 - Aug 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos, Remote, • Contributed to Diamond Connect, a multi-module SaaS platform (Scheduling, Analytics, Team Management) • Built real-time features using Socket.io for live collaboration across 5+ modules • Integrated MongoDB for flexible data modeling across dynamic product modules • Collaborated with frontend teams to design clean, versioned REST APIs

PHP Developer at Samaj Infotech, Dec 2018 - Jun 2021 · 2 yrs 7 mos, gandhinagar, This is a product base company they develop own game platform for US customer played. they create ERP system to generate user, purchase, sales, inventory, etc details generate in ERP. and also employee punching generate data store in database and display date wise all employee punch data

PHP Developer at Technomeet Solutions Pvt. Ltd, May 2016 - Oct 2018 · 2 yrs 6 mos

php developer at JSTECHNO, Nov 2015 - Apr 2016 · 6 mos

Education

Master's degree, Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya (KSV), Gandhinagar