Sayantan Sarkar — Software Engineer

🚀 About Me I’m a Software Engineer at Optum, passionate about building scalable, high-performance backend systems using Golang, Python, and Java. With experience leading critical infrastructure projects, I specialize in transforming legacy systems, optimizing backend architectures, and shipping robust, production-grade services. Currently, I’m leading initiatives like: • Migrating monolithic systems to Golang microservices, reducing latency by up to 90% • Implementing gRPC, concurrency patterns (goroutines, channels, mutexes), and connection pooling to improve throughput and resilience • Building cross-platform CLI tools and backend APIs from scratch, designed for performance, scalability, and maintainability 🛠️ Tech Stack & Tools: • Languages: Golang, Python, Java • API Design: REST, gRPC, Protocol Buffers • Databases: MongoDB, PostgreSQL, SQLite • DevOps & Tools: Docker/Podman, GitHub Actions, Makefile, Bash, Postman • Platforms: Linux (RHEL 9), Railway, Apache 🧩 What I Bring to the Table: • Experience working in agile teams delivering real-world, production-level systems • Strong background in system design, clean architecture, and automation • Proven ability to take ownership of critical systems and lead development from planning to deployment 💡 Looking Forward: I’m always open to connect with fellow engineers, product thinkers, and recruiters exploring backend-focused roles in high-impact tech environments.

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Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Experience: 2 yrs 5 mos