Full Stack Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience building scalable production applications using TypeScript, Node.js, React, Next.js, Go and AWS. Experienced in REST APIs, distributed systems, event-driven architecture, PostgreSQL, cloud infrastructure, CI/CD and production reliability. Most recently worked at Deliveroo on high-volume Go and AWS services, and previously progressed into a Team Lead role while delivering large-scale web, e-commerce and payment systems. Interested in building reliable, high-performance products across AI, fintech and data-intensive platforms.

Samiksha Kad

Full Stack Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience building scalable production applications using TypeScript, Node.js, React, Next.js, Go and AWS. Experienced in REST APIs, distributed systems, event-driven architecture, PostgreSQL, cloud infrastructure, CI/CD and production reliability. Most recently worked at Deliveroo on high-volume Go and AWS services, and previously progressed into a Team Lead role while delivering large-scale web, e-commerce and payment systems. Interested in building reliable, high-performance products across AI, fintech and data-intensive platforms.

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Full Stack Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience building scalable production applications using TypeScript, Node.js, React, Next.js, Go and AWS. Experienced in REST APIs, distributed systems, event-driven architecture, PostgreSQL, cloud infrastructure, CI/CD and production reliability. Most recently worked at Deliveroo on high-volume Go and AWS services, and previously progressed into a Team Lead role while delivering large-scale web, e-commerce and payment systems. Interested in building reliable, high-performance products across AI, fintech and data-intensive platforms.

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Work Experience

Software Engineer (Backend / Data Platform) at Deliveroo UK
April 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026
Built Go-based event-driven services using AWS Lambda, PostgreSQL, SQS and S3 to support high-volume customer engagement workflows. Owned production features from design through deployment, collaborating with product managers and stakeholders. Improved observability using Datadog dashboards/monitors and worked on incident resolution during on-call rotations. Used AI-assisted development tools to accelerate implementation, automate testing, improve code quality, and speed up debugging. Key outcomes included stabilizing a postgres-to-S3 Braze data pipeline and unblocking additional users into email/push journeys with controlled, reversible rollouts.
Backend Software Developer at Iprogrammer Solutions
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Acted as technical anchor for a cloud-native microservice architecture using Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB on AWS. Guided architectural decisions, performed peer code reviews, and refined CI/CD pipelines for backend performance and scalability. Introduced automated testing with Jest and Postman within a Dockerized environment, linking pipeline triggers in GitHub Actions to Agile Jira boards for prompt PR feedback across the cross-functional squad. Provided mentorship to junior engineers, documented best practices in Confluence, and shaped onboarding materials in Notion to raise code quality. Collaborated on React frontend integration, refined RESTful API contracts, and coordinated cache strategies with Redis to ensure consistent data flow between client and server. Optimized database schemas (MongoDB/MySQL) with indexing, replication, and query profiling; liaised with DevOps to tune EC2/S3 resource allocation.
Backend Software Developer at Softdenist
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Headed a cross-functional backend team translating ambitious feature roadmaps into dependable cloud services on AWS. Built Node.js micro-services, RESTful endpoints, and expressive unit tests to sustain Jira-driven product flow through CI/CD pipelines. Introduced environment-agnostic configuration, multi-region disaster recovery, and database sharding across MongoDB, MySQL, and SQL repositories. Implemented Docker-based containerisation and GitHub Actions for automated security scans, reproducible builds, and frictionless rollbacks; documented release notes for stakeholders on Confluence and Trello. Cohorted interns and conducted fortnightly retrospectives to nurture psychological safety and growth.
Backend Software Developer at Iprogrammer Solutions
October 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Led backend development for cloud-native microservices using Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB and AWS. Implemented automated testing with Jest and Postman in Docker-based development environments and integrated GitHub Actions CI pipelines. Mentored junior developers via pair programming, code reviews, and documentation. Optimised MongoDB and MySQL performance using indexing, query profiling, and AWS infrastructure tuning. Delivered multiple systems including checkout/payment performance improvements, AWS CI/CD automation pipelines, rewards management, RBAC security layer, and a multilingual customer feedback portal.
Backend Software Developer at Softdenist
October 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024
Led a cross-functional backend team, translating ambitious feature roadmaps into dependable cloud services supported by AWS primitives and container automation. Focused on structuring Node.js micro-services, constructing RESTful endpoints, and writing expressive unit tests so that user stories flowed from Jira through continuous delivery pipelines into production. Docker containers and GitHub Actions were chained into a progressive integration pipeline delivering reproducible builds, automated security scans, and frictionless rollbacks, while Trello and Confluence kept stakeholders informed through plain-language release notes. Responsibilities included coaching junior engineers and negotiating solution trade-offs with product owners.
MERN Stack Developer at NeoSoft Technologies
October 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
Architected and delivered MERN-stack applications balancing server-side logic with responsive front-ends. Advocated secure RESTful patterns and clear code layering across Node.js, Express, React, and MongoDB. Used Docker containers and AWS orchestration to support frequent releases; built repeatable deployment pipelines with GitHub Actions and Terraform, ensuring dependency isolation and reproducible builds. Led agile sprints in Jira/Trello, refined backlog, estimated stories, and facilitated code reviews to raise code confidence across teams. Established environment-aware configuration, multi-region disaster recovery patterns, and data migrations; implemented backups and monitoring via CloudWatch. Authored release notes and nurtured a coaching culture.
MERN Stack Developer at Neo Soft Technologies
July 1, 2021 - October 31, 2023
Developed MERN-stack applications using Node.js, Express, React and MongoDB. Designed secure REST APIs and scalable backend services. Built Docker-based deployment workflows and AWS infrastructure automation using GitHub Actions and Terraform. Supported Agile delivery via sprint planning, backlog refinement and release coordination. Promoted code quality through peer reviews with collaboration across frontend and backend teams. Built solutions such as a digital services portal and an internal finance analytics dashboard with role-based access and data-driven visualizations.
MERN Stack Developer at NeoSoft Technologies
July 1, 2021 - October 31, 2023
Architected and delivered MERN-stack applications balancing robust server-side logic with responsive user interfaces, advocating secure RESTful patterns and clear code layering across Node.js, Express, React, and MongoDB. Supervised agile sprints within Jira and Trello, coordinating backlog refinement, story estimation, and release sequencing, while nurturing a constructive peer-review culture that raised code confidence across front-end and back-end contributors. Key projects included service-request portals, data migrations, and automated backups, with emphasis on security and scalable design.

Education

MSc in Software Engineering with Management Studies at Kingston University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
MSc in Software Engineering with Management Studies at Kingston University
December 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
MSc in Software Engineering with Management Studies at Kingston University
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
at PRINCE2 Foundation
January 1, 2025 - August 14, 2026

Qualifications

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025
PRINCE2 Foundation
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
AWS Certified AI Practitioner
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026
PRINCE2 Foundation
January 1, 2025 - January 25, 2026
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
January 1, 2025 - January 25, 2026
AWS Certified AI Practitioner
January 1, 2025 - January 25, 2026
Project Management Foundations
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026
Complete Guide to Python for Data Engineering: From Beginner to Advanced
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science Project Management Foundations
January 1, 2025 - August 14, 2026
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
January 1, 2025 - August 14, 2026
AWS Certified AI Practitioner
January 1, 2025 - August 14, 2026
PRINCE2 Foundation
January 1, 2025 - August 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Education