I am a backend architect and problem solver with over 8.5 years of experience designing and building scalable systems in diverse domains such as web crawling, marketing technology, supply chain, e-commerce, ad tracking, and enterprise VMS. As a technical lead, I have led teams, hired talent, and built engineering teams from scratch to drive impactful and scalable engineering solutions. I am passionate about writing clean, well-structured, efficient, and maintainable code, always focusing on both the how and the why behind every line. I am proficient in several programming languages including Node.js, TypeScript, PHP, and Python, with a good understanding of Java and others. My expertise spans cloud computing, primarily AWS, where I design resilient and scalable microservices architectures. I am deeply invested in mentoring teams, driving innovation, and continuously improving system performance and security.

Meraj Ahmad Siddiqui

I am a backend architect and problem solver with over 8.5 years of experience designing and building scalable systems in diverse domains such as web crawling, marketing technology, supply chain, e-commerce, ad tracking, and enterprise VMS. As a technical lead, I have led teams, hired talent, and built engineering teams from scratch to drive impactful and scalable engineering solutions. I am passionate about writing clean, well-structured, efficient, and maintainable code, always focusing on both the how and the why behind every line. I am proficient in several programming languages including Node.js, TypeScript, PHP, and Python, with a good understanding of Java and others. My expertise spans cloud computing, primarily AWS, where I design resilient and scalable microservices architectures. I am deeply invested in mentoring teams, driving innovation, and continuously improving system performance and security.

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I am a backend architect and problem solver with over 8.5 years of experience designing and building scalable systems in diverse domains such as web crawling, marketing technology, supply chain, e-commerce, ad tracking, and enterprise VMS. As a technical lead, I have led teams, hired talent, and built engineering teams from scratch to drive impactful and scalable engineering solutions. I am passionate about writing clean, well-structured, efficient, and maintainable code, always focusing on both the how and the why behind every line.

I am proficient in several programming languages including Node.js, TypeScript, PHP, and Python, with a good understanding of Java and others. My expertise spans cloud computing, primarily AWS, where I design resilient and scalable microservices architectures. I am deeply invested in mentoring teams, driving innovation, and continuously improving system performance and security.

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Work Experience

Lead Software Engineer at Prosperix
June 1, 2021 - Present
Designed and built a Node.js based microservices architecture on AWS, transforming a monolithic system into over 15 scalable services managed with Kubernetes. Developed key microservices such as Authentication, API Gateway, Spend Management, Billing, and Invoicing. Mentored and guided the engineering team on architecture and development best practices. Led security testing efforts to strengthen platform resilience and compliance. Collaborated to implement data privacy measures for handling sensitive PII and PCI data. Conducted interviews, hiring, and onboarding to grow the engineering team. Consulted senior engineers for prototyping and refining solutions to drive innovation and efficiency.
Founding Software Engineer at Cartlow
April 1, 2021 - September 3, 2025
Built and managed Cartlow’s e-commerce platform, scaling daily order value from $70K to $600K. Developed multiple products including Storefront (Laravel), Administration (CakePHP), Inventory (Laravel Nova), and Support Panel (Laravel). Led design and optimization of the product catalog using EAV model and advanced search for improved performance and scalability. Developed core e-commerce and marketplace features such as buyback programs, inventory management, and administrative tools. Scaled and optimized backend services for rapid business growth and high transaction volumes. Designed and implemented key marketplace, logistics, and operational features ensuring seamless functionality end-to-end.
Senior Product Engineer at O4S (Original4Sure)
January 1, 2020 - September 3, 2025
Built software solutions for supply chain automation to enable seamless tracking of items from manufacturing to retail through distributors and vendors. Developed an offline application in Node.js and Electron, deploying it at manufacturing plants and packaging for Windows using PowerShell. Implemented bi-directional synchronization between on-premise services and cloud services to ensure seamless data flow. Led and mentored a team of 5 developers building an inventory management system and mobile application integrated with the Honeywell ecosystem for warehouse operations. Worked extensively with TypeScript, Node.js, Koa, Docker, and Windows, optimizing performance and scalability.
Platform Software Engineer at Lucid LLC
July 1, 2019 - September 3, 2025
Developed internal tools to automate repetitive business tasks, improving efficiency and performance. Created a Chrome extension for customer support to automate client surveys and test setups, streamlining issue resolution. Automated the update of key business metrics using Golang and Salesforce, reducing manual effort and improving data accuracy. Developed scripts and automation tools to enhance business operations and workflow efficiency. Worked with Python, Golang, JavaScript, Chrome Extensions, and AWS to build scalable and reliable internal solutions.
Software Engineer at RankWatch
September 1, 2018 - September 3, 2025
Developed a Web Analyzer tool for SEO performance and ranking insights. Built web scrapers to extract search results from Google, Bing, Yandex, and other search engines to analyze keyword ranking performance. Engineered a fleet of 50+ Raspberry Pi bots with a small team to crawl search engines and track website rankings across countries, cities, and locales. Analyzed competitor strategies, identifying non-organic keywords and paid ads to help clients optimize search visibility. Identified high-value, low-competition keywords to improve campaign targeting and ad performance. Worked with PHP, Node.js, Python, Raspberry Pi, proxies, and network hardware to build an offline bot network with monitoring and alert systems.

Education

Masters of Business Administration at Jaipur National University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor of Engineering & Technology at Guru Govind Singh Indraprastha University
June 1, 2012 - July 1, 2016

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Retail, Transportation & Logistics, Financial Services

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