Prashant Sharma

Backend Engineer

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India8 yrs 10 mos experience

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Key Highlights

8+ years of experience in backend engineering.
Expert in Laravel and AWS for scalable solutions.
Proven track record in optimizing high-frequency trading systems.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Backend Engineer specializing in Fintech and SaaS solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Backend ArchitectureDatabase Management

Other Skills

Strategic PlanningDesign PatternsMongoDBLaravelAPI IntegrationREST APIsWorkbenchCodeIgniterJWTAPI DevelopmentgRPCWebRTCMySQLPHPWeb Application Development

About

I am a Senior Backend Engineer with 8+ years of experience specializing in architecting and building robust, high-performance web applications. My focus is on engineering systems that scale securely, handle complex data loads, and are easy to maintain long-term. Throughout my career spanning sectors like power trading, e-commerce, and media, I have transitioned from legacy PHP systems to modern, scalable architectures. While I have deep roots in various PHP frameworks, my current focus is squarely on leveraging Laravel within microservices environments and utilizing AWS infrastructure to solve complex business challenges. Core Competencies: 🛠 Backend Architecture: Modern PHP (Laravel 10+), Microservices design, RESTful APIs & GraphQL. 🗄️ Database Management: Optimization and design in both SQL (MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB). ☁️ DevOps & Cloud: Deployed scalable solutions using AWS (EC2, S3, RDS), Dockerization, and CI/CD pipelines via GitHub Actions. Project Highlights: Engineered complex trading modules with robust API integrations for major power exchanges (HPX, PXIL, and IEX) using Laravel. Developed secure, scalable mobile APIs using JWT authentication for Samarth.org serving high user loads. Built real-time media infrastructure (AWS Elemental & Firebase) for live streaming platforms like Built ExamView. I am always looking for challenging backend problems to solve. Feel free to connect or send a message.

Experience

8 yrs 10 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 9 mos

Average Tenure

2 yrs 2 mos

Current Experience

Mercados energy markets india

Analyst- Enterprise SaaS

Apr 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 2 mos · Delhi, India

Optimized backend logic to handle high-frequency power trading (RTM & DAM) with low-latency response, improving system performance by 25%.
Designed scalable MongoDB schemas for transactional logs, user profiles, forecasts, and bid history, improving data retrieval and analytics.
Integrated HPX, PXIL, and IEX APIs into Laravel-based services for seamless real-time bidding, validation, and settlement workflows.
Automated 15-minute data pipelines via Laravel CronJobs, syncing live data from NRLDC, UPSLDC, IBM Weather APIs, and internal forecasting models.
Followed DevOps principles using Bitbucket SCM, feature branching, and modular coding structure to enable parallel team collaboration and CI-ready delivery.

Strategic PlanningDesign PatternsBackend ArchitectureDatabase Management

Innobit systems llc

Senior PHP Developer

Apr 2022 – Sep 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

Developed scalable REST APIs for the Samarth Mobile App using the CodeIgniter PHP framework, enabling secure and efficient server-client communication
Designed and implemented secure authentication using JWT (JSON Web Tokens), improving user data protection and session management
Utilized CodeIgniter’s MVC architecture to maintain clean code structure and ensure future scalability
Integrated third-party libraries to extend app capabilities and streamline backend development workflows
Conducted rigorous testing and debugging, ensuring high API reliability and compliance with app performance standards
Delivered well-documented API references for seamless integration by mobile developers developed in CakePHP.
Collaborated cross-functionally with app developers to align on requirements and deliver optimized user experiences.

REST APIsWorkbenchBackend ArchitectureDatabase Management

Rukmini prakashan pvt. ltd.

PHP Developer

Jul 2019 – Feb 2022 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Patna Area, India · On-site

Developed and maintained multiple web applications and APIs using PHP frameworks like Laravel
Created robust RESTful APIs for the Samarth Mobile Application, enabling secure and efficient communication between client and server using JWT-based authentication
Built scalable and optimized backend systems to handle high-volume trading data with low latency, improving performance by up to 25%
Designed and implemented MySQL schemas and optimized queries, achieving up to 40% faster load times for complex data operations
Spearheaded the development of an online education platform (Examview) with features like live classes via WebRTC, real-time chat, and online assessments
Developed news and media portals (Trending Bihar, The Full Volume) supporting multimedia content, user engagement, SEO optimization, and monetization modules
Implemented secure authentication/authorization systems and followed best practices for performance, scalability, and security
Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams including product owners, frontend/mobile developers, and stakeholders in Agile environments
Maintained high code quality through code reviews, testing, and proper documentation for seamless team collaboration and maintainability

LaravelgRPCBackend ArchitectureDatabase Management