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Hi, I'm Sourav

Senior Software Engineer | 5+ Years Experience | Innovator | Problem Solver

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About Me

Iā€™m a backend developer with 5+ years of experience building scalable, high-performance systems. Specializing in REST API development, database optimization, and backend automation, I work across monolithic and microservices architectures, leveraging the best tools and technologies to deliver clean, maintainable, and scalable solutions.
Driven by a passion for solving complex problems, I thrive on designing efficient systems, optimizing workflows, and delivering impactful results.

Skills

Technologies and tools I frequently use.

Programming & Web Development

Python Ruby on Rails REST API Java Spring Boot JavaScript HTML & CSS

Cloud & Infrastructure

AWS Docker Kubernetes Kafka Linux

Databases

PostgreSQL MySQL MongoDB

Experience

SDE II Ā· Oct 2022 ā€“ Present Ā· Hybrid
  • Built a QR code-based SKU tracking system, reducing order turnaround time by 1.3 hours and cutting QC manpower by 53%, saving Rs. 5 lakhs/month.
  • Developed real-time backend validation for QR codes, reducing errors by 25% and eliminating manual interventions.
  • Automated order assignments using Server-Sent Events (SSE), reducing picker idle time by 40%.
  • Engineered scalable REST APIs with Ruby on Rails and Python (Sanic), optimizing database performance.
Software Engineer Ā· Dec 2021 ā€“ Sep 2022 Ā· Remote
  • Created an idempotent database migration tool, reducing DevOps tickets by 70%.
  • Automated author tracking using Git commits, improving deployment reliability.
  • Developed a mental health module with rule-based flows, increasing user visits by 10%.
  • Optimized microservices and API performance for consumer and provider platforms.
Software Engineer Ā· Jun 2019 ā€“ Nov 2021 Ā· On-site
  • Built an internal profile configuration tool, reducing manual setup time by 80%.
  • Designed REST APIs with TDD, improving code reliability and workflow efficiency.
  • Developed a configuration-driven ETL tool, cutting development time by 60%.
  • Integrated Apache Kafka for real-time data processing, enhancing system scalability.

Certifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect ā€“ Associate

Nov 2024 ā€“ Nov 2027 | Amazon Web Services

Software Engineer

Jan 2025 | HackerRank

Problem Solving (Intermediate)

Jan 2025 | HackerRank

Algorithmic Toolbox

Feb 2025 | Coursera

Education

NSS College of Engineering, Palakkad

BTech, Computer Science
Aug 2015 ā€“ Mar 2019

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV)

High School
2008 ā€“ 2015

Bethany St.John's EHSS

Primary School
2003 ā€“ 2008

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