Ajay babu patel — Software Engineer

As a Unified Software Engineer at UKG, I specialize in the development and end-to-end deployment of resilient distributed systems and microservices. I possess a deep commitment to not just writing code, but shipping and owning it from concept to production. My technical expertise is centered on high-performance backend development using Java, Python, and Go, complemented by a strong foundation in C/C++ and full-stack capabilities with Node.js and JavaScript. I take deep ownership over the entire software development lifecycle, including DevOps, Infrastructure, and Observability. I manage reliable CI/CD pipelines leveraging Docker, Kubernetes, and Kafka to ensure seamless, scalable deployments. I thrive in cross-functional environments, applying engineering best practices to enhance system performance, security (AuthN/AuthZ), and reliability across complex enterprise systems. My passion is applying technical leadership to solve challenging problems and deliver scalable value that directly impacts the user experience. ⚙️ Technologies I work with: Python, SQL, Java | GCP | Apache Airflow, Apache Spark | React.js, FAST API, Django | MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB 🏆 Some Wins: - Finalist at Future Fonts 2023 (among 500+ teams), conducted by Woxen University. - Solved 700+ Leetcode problems – always up for a good challenge! - Acheived 673 rank in biweekly leetcode contest among 25000 participants. Whether it's building performant backend systems, diving deep into cloud architecture, or solving interesting product problems, I love the process of learning and shipping value. Reach out to me at ajaybabupatel2000@gmail.com for opportunities, projects, or any guidance. #BackendEngineering #SoftwareEngineer #GolangDeveloper #PythonDeveloper #CloudEngineering #DevOps #DistributedSystems #Golang #Go #Python #MicroservicesArchitecture #AWS #GCP #Kafka #Kubernetes #OpenToWork #PlatformEngineering #Observability #SystemDesign

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Backend-focused Software Engineer with expertise in SaaS and AI/ML solutions.

Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Experience: 1 yr 11 mos

Skills

Distributed Systems
Backend Development
Frontend Development
Deep Learning
Full-stack Development
System Design

Career Highlights

Finalist at Future Fonts 2023 among 500+ teams.
Solved 700+ Leetcode problems, showcasing problem-solving skills.
Achieved 673 rank in biweekly Leetcode contest among 25000 participants.

Work Experience

UKG

Software Engineer (1 yr 11 mos)

Maximl

Software Development Engineer (3 mos)

House of couton Private limited

Software Development Engineer (5 mos)

Education

Bachelor's degree at Indian Institute of Information Technology, SriCity

12th at Govt H.S.S. Martand no.1 Sxhool.of excellence, rewa,(M.P.)

Ajay babu patel

Software Engineer

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India1 yr 11 mos experience

Key Highlights

Finalist at Future Fonts 2023 among 500+ teams.
Solved 700+ Leetcode problems, showcasing problem-solving skills.
Achieved 673 rank in biweekly Leetcode contest among 25000 participants.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Backend-focused Software Engineer with expertise in SaaS and AI/ML solutions.

Contact

ajaybabupatel2000@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Distributed SystemsBackend DevelopmentFrontend DevelopmentDeep LearningFull-stack DevelopmentSystem Design

Other Skills

AWSAmazon Web Services (AWS)Apache KafkaApache PhoenixBack-End Web DevelopmentC (Programming Language)C++Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)CsvData AnalysisData StructuresDocker SwarmEDAElixirEntrepreneurship Development

About

Experience

1 yr 11 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 11 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 11 mos

Current Experience

Ukg

Software Engineer

Jul 2024 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

Architected and scaled the Great Place to Work (GPTW) distributed system to provide seamless support for multipod environments (e.g., across multiple Kubernetes clusters or regions), significantly enhancing system redundancy and scaling capability.
Enhanced backend API performance by 40% through targeted batch processing and advanced SQL optimizations in PostgreSQL.
Proactive Observability & Incident Response: Drove a 23% reduction in system downtime by integrating Kafka Pub/Sub notifications for system alerting and configuring PagerDuty for rapid incident management.
Enhanced system observability and accelerated debugging by implementing MDC logging (Mapped Diagnostic Context) across all services and utilizing custom Grafana dashboards for comprehensive monitoring and alerting.
Spearheaded the automation of critical operational workflows and implemented LaunchDarkly flag-driven feature toggling to control microservice processing and enable safe, Beta feature activation.

PythonJavaDistributed SystemsBackend Development

Maximl

Software Development Engineer

Jan 2024 – Apr 2024 · 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

> Worked on Deep learning based Project, Trained Text-based model, NLP.
> Built Frontend using React.js, Javascript, REST API, Deployment on AWS.
> Integrated and wrote APIs for Better Interaction and Enhancing performance.
> Setup CI/CD Pipeline and seamless deployment over hugging face reducing overhead by 30%.

PythonNatural Language Processing (NLP)Frontend DevelopmentDeep Learning

House of couton private limited

Software Development Engineer

Feb 2023 – Jul 2023 · 5 mos · Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India · Hybrid

> Worked on software of Live monitoring of patients Using MERN stack and Websocket Library.
> Wrote REST APIs to connect backend and React Components for Frontend.
> Connected with Cloud base later for more scalability.
> Engineered The architecture for scope of further scaling and extra feature using System Design principle.

MongoDBExpress.jsFull-Stack DevelopmentSystem Design