I am a results-driven software engineer specializing in backend development. I excel at building scalable, high-performance applications and optimizing server-side processes to deliver robust, efficient solutions. Currently, I am focused on leveraging my technical expertise and problem-solving skills in a dynamic team environment to drive innovative solutions and contribute to impactful projects. Over the years, I have gained extensive experience working in industries such as pharmaceuticals, retail, and background verification, developing APIs, integrating CMS platforms, optimizing database performance, and mentoring peers. I thrive in agile workplaces and enjoy collaborating across teams for high-quality software delivery.

Shekhar

I am a results-driven software engineer specializing in backend development. I excel at building scalable, high-performance applications and optimizing server-side processes to deliver robust, efficient solutions. Currently, I am focused on leveraging my technical expertise and problem-solving skills in a dynamic team environment to drive innovative solutions and contribute to impactful projects. Over the years, I have gained extensive experience working in industries such as pharmaceuticals, retail, and background verification, developing APIs, integrating CMS platforms, optimizing database performance, and mentoring peers. I thrive in agile workplaces and enjoy collaborating across teams for high-quality software delivery.

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I am a results-driven software engineer specializing in backend development. I excel at building scalable, high-performance applications and optimizing server-side processes to deliver robust, efficient solutions. Currently, I am focused on leveraging my technical expertise and problem-solving skills in a dynamic team environment to drive innovative solutions and contribute to impactful projects.

Over the years, I have gained extensive experience working in industries such as pharmaceuticals, retail, and background verification, developing APIs, integrating CMS platforms, optimizing database performance, and mentoring peers. I thrive in agile workplaces and enjoy collaborating across teams for high-quality software delivery.

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Work Experience

Senior Engineer I at Eli Lilly And Company
January 1, 2025 - Present
Built and maintained a highly compliant, high-traffic B2C web application in the pharmaceutical industry. Developed and maintained scalable features using Next.js, React.js, Node.js, Express.js, and Hapi.js. Ensured high availability and resilience of a mission-critical B2C application with large user traffic. Integrated MongoDB and Redis for efficient data storage and caching. Collaborated across teams to ensure compliance with healthcare industry standards and regulatory requirements. Designed and implemented backend APIs optimized for performance and security. Worked with various CMS platforms to enable seamless content delivery across platforms. Operated in an Agile environment with CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployment best practices.
Software Engineer II at 7 Eleven
January 1, 2025 - September 2, 2025
Specialized in convenience retail and store systems by enhancing real-time inventory management and optimizing system performance. Worked primarily with serverless and microservice architecture to develop and optimize highly performant, reliable RESTful APIs. Integrated event-driven workflows using AWS Kinesis and EventBridge for real-time data processing and inter-service communication. Created an in-house test framework based on AAA unit testing pattern. Automated workflows with MS Teams integrations to enhance team collaboration. Architected and deployed scalable microservices handling high-volume transactions. Improved backend performance by tuning database queries and implementing caching, resulting in ~30% faster response times. Mentored associates on best practices and technical problem-solving. Developed dynamic user interfaces with React.js, Redux, Webpack, and React Hooks.
Software Development Engineer at Spring Works
April 1, 2023 - September 2, 2025
Developed a B2B background verification product focused on improving customer satisfaction and user experience. Built high-performance backend services using Node.js and Express and managed data using MySQL with optimization techniques. Owned, developed, and deployed customer-facing features, driving product innovation and enhanced user engagement. Integrated external services such as Razorpay, Zoho, and Exotel to expand system capabilities. Optimized API performance for improved responsiveness. Led an Agile Pod to facilitate project delivery, collaboration, and software quality.
Systems Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services
August 1, 2021 - September 2, 2025
Developed an internal tool for Bank of America to aggregate and validate addresses, reducing mailing costs by ensuring data accuracy and optimizing address management. Implemented RESTful APIs to enable frontend-backend communication. Assisted with database schema design, data management, queries, and optimization. Used version control with Git and wrote unit tests to validate backend services for reliable code deployment.

Education

B. Tech in Electrical Engineering at Netaji Subhash Engineering College, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, Kolkata
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Retail, Software & Internet, Financial Services

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