Backend-focused software engineer with experience building scalable, secure systems using Python and modern web technologies, with a strong interest in solving complex, real-world problems.

AZMEEN KAUSAR

Backend-focused software engineer with experience building scalable, secure systems using Python and modern web technologies, with a strong interest in solving complex, real-world problems.

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Backend-focused software engineer with experience building scalable, secure systems using Python and modern web technologies, with a strong interest in solving complex, real-world problems.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Software Engineer at Police Federal Credit Union
November 1, 2015 - Present
Led backend performance and financial reconciliation optimization during a core banking system migration, improving processing throughput by 30% across regulated financial APIs. Designed and maintained core backend services using Python (Django, DRF) and Node.js to process financial records, interest calculations, amortization schedules, and secure member data. Built RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints to support financial reporting, reconciliation, and internal dashboards. Implemented reusable React component architecture with RBAC-based UI to support secure access for operations, audit and compliance. Developed Flask-based internal tools for audit preparation and health monitoring. Integrated Kafka pipelines for asynchronous processing of high-volume financial transactions. Deployed patterns on AWS (EC2, RDS, S3) with IAM, encryption, and CloudWatch. Optimized PostgreSQL and MongoDB schemas for auditability. Containerized with Docker and orchestrated with Kubernetes. Implemented CI/CD
Software Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services – Citi Bank
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023
Contributed to enterprise banking platforms supporting large-scale payment and transaction processing, reducing production incidents by 25% via improved validation and observability. Designed and implemented RESTful APIs using Python (Django, DRF) and Node.js; built GraphQL services to optimize data retrieval for internal banking applications and reporting tools. Implemented RBAC and used Django ORM to manage transactional data models, audit trails, and reporting datasets. Dockerized banking microservices for consistent environments across development, QA, and production, enabling safer releases for payment and reconciliation workflows. Supported AWS-based deployments (EC2, S3, CloudWatch) and integrated Kafka for asynchronous event processing. Developed React-based internal tools to visualize transaction status and reconciliation metrics. Deployed containers with Kubernetes and implemented CI/CD workflows.
Software Engineer at BMC Software
June 1, 2020 - August 1, 2021
Supported internal enterprise platforms and workflow automation tools, improving engineering productivity and reducing turnaround time. Built backend services using Python (Django, Flask) and Node.js, applying object-oriented design and automated testing. Provisioned and maintained AWS-based environments (EC2, S3) for internal platforms, configuring IAM roles and CloudWatch logs to support reliable deployments. Designed RESTful APIs, created and maintained Docker images for internal tooling, and worked with Django ORM for configuration data and operational records. Assisted in building React-based interfaces and supported Jenkins-driven CI/CD pipelines.

Education

Master of Science in Computer Science and Software Engineering at University of Washington
September 1, 2023 - June 1, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, India
August 1, 2017 - December 1, 2021
Master of Science in Computer Science and Software Engineering at University of Washington
September 1, 2023 - June 1, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, India
August 1, 2017 - December 1, 2021

Qualifications

ISTQB Certified Tester and Agile Extension
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
Python Programming Certification – Udemy
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
UWB Hacks AI – Student Favorite & Track Winner
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
ISTQB Certified Tester and Agile Extension
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
WiCyS Conference Scholarship Awardee
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
UWB Hacks AI – Student Favorite & Track Winner
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
Python Programming Certification – Udemy
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
Academic Excellence Award – JNTUK
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other