Sanjay Mahajan

Backend Engineer

Kalyan, Maharashtra, India1 yr 7 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Over five years of backend development experience.
  • Expert in designing scalable RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
  • Strong focus on performance, maintainability, and security.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Backend Developer specializing in Fintech and SaaS solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Backend TechnologiesApi Engineering

Other Skills

Node.jsPythonRESTful APIsPostgreSQLMongoDBJWTOAuthAWSDockerCI/CDExpress.jsDjangoRedisGitNginx

About

I am a backend developer with over five years of hands-on experience designing, building, and scaling reliable server-side systems for real-world products. My work focuses on creating clean architectures, efficient data flows, and secure APIs that can scale seamlessly as business needs evolve. I have collaborated with startups, small businesses, and distributed engineering teams to deliver backend solutions that prioritize performance, maintainability, and security. From early-stage MVPs to production-grade platforms, I take ownership of backend systems across the entire development lifecycle. What I specialize in: API Engineering: Designing and implementing scalable RESTful and GraphQL APIs with a strong emphasis on performance, versioning, and maintainability. Backend Technologies: Node.js and Python for building robust, production-ready services. Database Architecture: Data modeling, query optimization, and schema design using PostgreSQL and MongoDB. Cloud & DevOps: Deploying and managing applications on AWS, containerization with Docker, and setting up CI/CD pipelines for reliable and automated releases. Authentication & Security: Implementing secure authentication and authorization mechanisms using JWT, OAuth, and industry best practices for backend security. Scalable System Design: Experience with microservices, event-driven systems, and serverless architectures to support high availability and growth. I believe strong backend systems are the foundation of great products. I value clear communication, thoughtful system design, and writing code that is easy to understand, test, and scale. I am always open to connecting with engineers, founders, and teams who are passionate about building high-performance, secure, and scalable backend systems.

Experience

Fiserv

Back End Developer

Sep 2025Present · 6 mos · Remote

  • Designed and developed scalable backend services using Node.js and Python to support high-volume financial transactions and payment workflows.
  • Built and maintained RESTful APIs with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and backward compatibility for enterprise clients.
  • Worked extensively with PostgreSQL and MongoDB, optimizing queries and data models to handle large-scale transactional data.
  • Implemented secure authentication and authorization mechanisms using JWT and OAuth, ensuring compliance with financial security standards.
  • Deployed and managed services on AWS, leveraging Docker and CI/CD pipelines to enable faster, reliable releases.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams (product, frontend, QA, DevOps) to deliver production-ready features in an agile environment.
  • Contributed to system scalability and resilience, following best practices in microservices architecture and fault-tolerant design.
  • Participated in code reviews and technical discussions to improve code quality, maintainability, and overall system design.
Node.jsPythonRESTful APIsPostgreSQLMongoDBJWT+6

Freelancer.com

Back End Developer

Aug 2024Sep 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • As a full-time Back End Developer on Freelancer.com, I have successfully delivered a variety of backend development projects for clients across multiple industries. My role focuses on designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable, and secure server-side systems. Key responsibilities and achievements include:
  • ✅ Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborated directly with clients to gather technical requirements, provide estimates, and deliver tailored backend solutions.
  • Designed and implemented RESTful and GraphQL APIs for mobile and web applications using frameworks like Node.js (Express) and Django.
  • Developed and managed relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB), ensuring data integrity and high performance.
  • Integrated third-party APIs (e.g., Stripe, Twilio, Firebase, AWS services) for payment processing, communication, and cloud functionality.
  • Implemented authentication/authorization systems (JWT, OAuth 2.0) and followed industry-standard security practices (e.g., OWASP top 10).
  • Wrote unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure code quality and reduce regression using Jest, Mocha, and PyTest.
  • Deployed and maintained applications on cloud platforms such as AWS, Heroku, and DigitalOcean using Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and Nginx.
  • 🌟 Notable Projects:
  • E-commerce Backend: Built a fully functional backend for an online store, supporting product catalogs, shopping carts, and secure payments.
  • SaaS Admin Dashboard: Developed API endpoints for a real-time dashboard tracking user analytics and system performance.
  • Booking System: Created a scalable booking and scheduling backend for a healthcare provider with calendar integration and notifications.
  • 💡 Technologies Used:
  • Node.js · Express.js · Python · Django · PostgreSQL · MongoDB · Redis · Docker · AWS (EC2, S3, RDS) · Git · GitHub Actions · Nginx · REST APIs · GraphQL · JWT · OAuth 2.0
Node.jsExpress.jsPythonDjangoPostgreSQLMongoDB+11

Education

Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

Bachelor of Technology — Computer Science

Jan 2019Jan 2024

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