Akshay Saxena — Backend Engineer

Innovative Senior Backend Engineer (SDE-3) and Backend Team Lead with 7+ years of experience in designing and delivering distributed, high-availability systems for high-growth tech companies. I specialize in architecting resilient microservices and cloud-native solutions on AWS and Kubernetes, consistently achieving 99.9% uptime on platforms that process 1M+ TPM. As a proactive leader, I drive backend teams to adopt best practices in microservices, performance optimization, and CI/CD automation. My approach blends technical excellence with strong team mentorship, resulting in significant reductions in production bugs, measurable improvements in system resilience, and the seamless launch of numerous high-impact features. Key highlights: Leadership & Impact: Led team reorganization and service architecture initiatives—cutting production bugs by 75%, improving feature delivery speed, and raising user satisfaction by 20%. Microservices & Cloud: Architected cloud-native, auto-scaling services using Kubernetes on AWS, leveraging robust observability (Grafana, Datadog, APM) to ensure high performance and fast troubleshooting. Process Excellence: Championed robust CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and ArgoCD, enabling zero-downtime deployments and optimized resource usage for peak efficiency under high loads. Full-Stack Versatility: Extensive experience from building RESTful APIs and event-driven systems (Kafka) to integrating across frontend technologies and leveraging databases like MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and Redis. Project Ownership: Delivered end-to-end backend solutions across diverse environments—taking projects from architecture and development to deployment and production. Recognition: Winner of PW’s Tech Hackathon, boosting student engagement by 35% with an XP-based system, and awarded Employee of the Quarter for leadership in microservices adoption and backend excellence. Continuous Learning: Passionate about mentoring developers, driving innovation, and implementing cost-optimized, highly observable systems with a focus on real business outcomes.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Backend-focused engineer in the EdTech industry, specializing in scalable microservices and cloud-native solutions.

Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Experience: 7 yrs 9 mos

Skills

Microservices
Cloud-native Solutions
Backend Development
Api Development
Web Development

Career Highlights

Achieved 99.9% uptime on high-traffic platforms.
Reduced production bugs by 75% through leadership.
Championed CI/CD practices for zero-downtime deployments.

Work Experience

PW (PhysicsWallah)

Software Developer 3 (3 yrs 3 mos)

Backend Team Lead (1 yr)

Senior Software Engineer (10 mos)

CRAFTS

Software Engineer (1 yr 11 mos)

ClixLogix Technologies

Junior Software Developer (9 mos)

HANSOM CABS PVT LTD

Information Technology Intern (6 mos)

Education

Bachelor of Technology at Uttrakhand Technical University, Dehradun

Akshay Saxena

Backend Engineer

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India7 yrs 9 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Achieved 99.9% uptime on high-traffic platforms.
Reduced production bugs by 75% through leadership.
Championed CI/CD practices for zero-downtime deployments.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Backend-focused engineer in the EdTech industry, specializing in scalable microservices and cloud-native solutions.

Contact

akshay@pw.live +917275430913 LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

MicroservicesCloud-native SolutionsBackend DevelopmentApi DevelopmentWeb Development

Other Skills

AWSAlgorithmsAngularApache KafkaArgoCDBack-End Web DevelopmentCCI/CDComputer ScienceContinuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)DatabasesDatadogDjangoExpress.jsFlask

About

Experience

7 yrs 9 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 7 mos

Average Tenure

5 yrs 1 mo

Current Experience

Pw (physicswallah)

3 roles

Software Developer 3

Mar 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

Spearheaded process re-engineering and on-call restructuring across four critical services, reducing production bugs by 75% and improving overall system resilience.
Architected and deployed scalable microservices, boosting data processing speed by 50% and achieving 99.9% system uptime, leading to a 20% increase in user satisfaction.
Designed high-throughput modules (Doubt, Polls, PDF-Stats, Batches, Orders, Payments), ensuring smooth feature rollouts for web and mobile platforms.
Implemented robust observability using Grafana, Datadog, and APM; optimized cloud-native deployments with Kubernetes on AWS for auto-scaling and high availability.
Championed CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and ArgoCD, enabling faster, zero-downtime deployments.
Established and enforced best practices for production readiness, including incident response playbooks, postmortems, and cost-optimized cloud resource usage, ensuring high availability and smooth scaling under peak load.
Mentored and led backend teams on microservices architecture, performance tuning, and distributed system best practices.
Related
Led process re-engineering and on-call restructuring for multiple critical services, significantly reducing bugs
Designed and deployed scalable microservices to enhance data processing speed and system uptime
Developed high-throughput modules for various features ensuring seamless web and mobile experience
Implemented observability tools like Grafana, Datadog, and APM to monitor system health and performance
Optimized cloud-native deployments using Kubernetes on AWS for auto-scaling and high availability

MicroservicesAWSKubernetesGrafanaDatadogCI/CD+3

Backend Team Lead

Promoted

Mar 2022 – Mar 2023 · 1 yr

Led a high-performing backend team in architecting and delivering distributed, scalable microservices for large-scale, high-traffic systems.
Oversaw process re-engineering and improved on-call operations across multiple critical services, reducing production incidents by 75% and enhancing system robustness.
Mentored and guided backend engineers on microservices architecture, performance optimization, and production readiness, fostering skill development and team growth.
Defined and implemented best practices for CI/CD, observability, and cost-efficient cloud deployments using AWS, Kubernetes, Grafana, and Datadog.
Took ownership of end-to-end backend project delivery: from system design and development to testing, deployment, and monitoring in production.
Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders—including Product, DevOps, and QA—to ensure quality, timely feature rollouts and seamless integrations.
Drove the adoption and automation of incident response protocols, postmortems, and resource optimization, ensuring 99.9% uptime and smooth scaling during peak loads.
Recognized for team leadership—winning internal hackathons, earning employee recognition, and delivering measurable improvements in user satisfaction and system throughput.

MicroservicesAWSKubernetesGrafanaDatadogCI/CD+1

Senior Software Engineer

May 2021 – Mar 2022 · 10 mos

Working as a senior full stack developer. developed and managed project modules and team management

Crafts

Software Engineer

Jun 2019 – May 2021 · 1 yr 11 mos · Japan

Developed robust backend services using Node.js and Python (Django, Flask), delivering seamless integrations with frontend frameworks for comprehensive web solutions.
Engineered high-quality RESTful APIs with extensive testing, ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient cross-system communication.
Designed and implemented a batch file processing system with Django and Python, significantly improving data automation and handling efficiency.
Drove project success by proactively identifying workflow bottlenecks, optimizing development processes, and ensuring on-time delivery of multiple end-to-end full-stack applications.
Adapted rapidly to new frameworks and libraries, facilitating continuous performance improvements and alignment with evolving project requirements.
Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to guarantee robust backend functionality, responsive frontend design, and smooth deployment cycles across diverse environments.

Node.jsPythonDjangoFlaskRESTful APIsBackend Development+1

Clixlogix technologies

Junior Software Developer

Jun 2018 – Mar 2019 · 9 mos · Noida Area, India

Developed and maintained web applications using Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB, focusing on clean architecture and high performance.
Built interactive front-end modules with Angular for responsive, user-friendly interfaces and seamless integration with backend services.
Executed comprehensive API testing with Postman and Insomnia, ensuring reliable endpoints and optimal application performance.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, maintainable code and enhance overall user experience on tight project timelines.

Node.jsExpress.jsMongoDBAngularWeb DevelopmentBackend Development