I am a Senior Software Engineer / Backend Architect with 10+ years of experience designing and delivering scalable, reliable, and cloud-native backend platforms. I have strong proficiency in object-oriented programming, Python and PHP ecosystems, algorithms, and distributed systems. I have designed backup/restore workflows, built cloud-native features, and shipped high-availability products through GA release cycles. I am adept in DevOps-driven development across planning, implementation, testing, CI/CD, deployment, monitoring, and ongoing operational excellence. I focus on identifying code smells, applying design patterns, and maintaining clean, maintainable code. I am hands-on with Linux systems, TCP/IP, HTTP protocols, API-first development, observability, and automated testing. I have a proven track record of owning complex engineering initiatives, leading POCs, and mentoring teams while aligning with cross-functional stakeholders. I thrive in collaborative environments across product, DevOps, and engineering teams. I enjoy driving architectural decisions, improving system reliability, and delivering secure, scalable features that meet business goals.

Mohd Saquib Siddiqui

I am a Senior Software Engineer / Backend Architect with 10+ years of experience designing and delivering scalable, reliable, and cloud-native backend platforms. I have strong proficiency in object-oriented programming, Python and PHP ecosystems, algorithms, and distributed systems. I have designed backup/restore workflows, built cloud-native features, and shipped high-availability products through GA release cycles. I am adept in DevOps-driven development across planning, implementation, testing, CI/CD, deployment, monitoring, and ongoing operational excellence. I focus on identifying code smells, applying design patterns, and maintaining clean, maintainable code. I am hands-on with Linux systems, TCP/IP, HTTP protocols, API-first development, observability, and automated testing. I have a proven track record of owning complex engineering initiatives, leading POCs, and mentoring teams while aligning with cross-functional stakeholders. I thrive in collaborative environments across product, DevOps, and engineering teams. I enjoy driving architectural decisions, improving system reliability, and delivering secure, scalable features that meet business goals.

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I am a Senior Software Engineer / Backend Architect with 10+ years of experience designing and delivering scalable, reliable, and cloud-native backend platforms. I have strong proficiency in object-oriented programming, Python and PHP ecosystems, algorithms, and distributed systems. I have designed backup/restore workflows, built cloud-native features, and shipped high-availability products through GA release cycles. I am adept in DevOps-driven development across planning, implementation, testing, CI/CD, deployment, monitoring, and ongoing operational excellence. I focus on identifying code smells, applying design patterns, and maintaining clean, maintainable code. I am hands-on with Linux systems, TCP/IP, HTTP protocols, API-first development, observability, and automated testing. I have a proven track record of owning complex engineering initiatives, leading POCs, and mentoring teams while aligning with cross-functional stakeholders.

I thrive in collaborative environments across product, DevOps, and engineering teams. I enjoy driving architectural decisions, improving system reliability, and delivering secure, scalable features that meet business goals.

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Work Experience

MERN Lead at Mindtel Global (Client: Endegene)
September 1, 2024 - Present
Leading design of a cloud-native GenAI-powered healthcare super-app, ensuring reliability, security, and scalability. Architecting microservices-based MERN modules with optimized deployments and robust API-first integration. Overseeing monitoring, outage management, root cause analysis, and overall application reliability. Designing backup and recovery strategies for content workflows and sensitive healthcare data. Driving sprints, estimations, and stakeholder alignment across product, DevOps, and engineering teams. Mentoring developers on architecture, code quality, testing, and observability practices.
Sr Software Engg at Critical River Technologies
April 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024
Designed and delivered enterprise-grade, cloud-ready applications using Python, PHP (Laravel, Symfony, Zend, CodeIgniter), and MySQL. Implemented modular architecture to improve maintainability and reduce coupling. Developed high-reliability backup/restore logic for product catalog and metadata services. Optimized SQL queries and caching mechanisms, achieving ~40% performance improvements. Introduced automated testing and integrated quality checks into CI pipelines. Collaborated with DevOps to add monitoring dashboards, logs, alerts, and health checks. Led POCs and provided architectural guidance to ensure secure, scalable feature releases.
Module Lead PHP at Happiest Minds Tech. Pvt. Ltd.
October 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023
Architected secure and scalable eCommerce inventory modules in Symfony + Pimcore. Built robust REST APIs with emphasis on observability, performance, and security. Conducted code reviews, refactoring sessions, and mentored junior engineers. Collaborated with PMs and QA to deliver GA-ready, high-quality modules.
Technology Specialist at Stelling Technologies
August 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022
Led architecture for high-scale Redis/ PHP applications, ensuring uptime and reliability. Implemented error monitoring, logging pipelines, and reduced downtime by 25%. Worked on API reliability, rate limiting, and scalable feature rollouts. Designed data models with scalability and maintainability in mind.
Sr Software Engg at ZH HealthCare
November 1, 2020 - June 1, 2021
Enhanced multilingual healthcare platform using Zend Framework 2/3, MySQL, and Node.js. Integrated Google Translator API to support multilingual functionality.
Software Engg at Appy Pie LLP
August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2020
Developed secure backend modules in Zend Framework. Improved reliability of the core builder platform. Handled complex platform upgrades and migration scenarios.
Sr. PHP Consultant at Sidkes Consultant Pvt Ltd
January 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019
Architected Micromax Cinema System with encrypted content workflows in Laravel. Led a team delivering secure, scalable modules under tight deadlines. Implemented CI, automation, and secure delivery pipelines.
Web Developer at Haqs & Company
August 1, 2014 - November 1, 2017
Built e-commerce and custom business solutions using Core PHP + MySQL. Defined architecture for scalable, responsive web applications.

Education

B.Tech. EEE at LDC Institute of Technical Studies, UPTU, Allahabad
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
Class XII at Bishop Johnson School, ISC, Allahabad
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008
Class X at Bishop Johnson School, ISC, Allahabad
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Healthcare, Professional Services

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