Senior Software Engineer - SaaS & Microservices Expert

SHAZIYA AKHTAR

Software Engineer

Email- ***********@*****.*** Github - https://github.com/shaziya21 LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaziya-akhtar-a22235190/ Phone - +91-738******* Skills

Python Microservices Postgres MYSQL Fast-API Azure Jenkins Docker Django Git MongoDB Postman DRF ElasticSearch Flask Sockets AWS CI/CD Rest Api Java Script Bootstrap CSS HTML Architecture Jira Webhooks Databases Geo-Fencing Experiences

Sr. Software Developer STUPA SPORTS ANALYTICS, Gurugram 01/2023 – Current

● Designed and developed a scalable, multi-tenant, multi-sport SaaS platform for tournament management and live streaming, capable of handling simultaneous tournaments across multiple federations.

● Asynchronous Architecture: Architected a distributed task queue system using Celery with Redis as the message broker to handle non-blocking, long-running processes, ensuring 99.9% API responsiveness during peak tournament hours.

● Integrated Celery Beat for scheduled maintenance tasks (e.g., daily ranking updates, automated league standings) and utilized monitoring tools to track task health, retries, and failure rates.

● Queue Prioritization: Designed a multi-queue system to prioritize "Live Scoring Updates" over "Static Reports," ensuring time-sensitive data reached fans with sub-second latency.

● Architected microservices using Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines via Jenkins, ensuring modular, maintainable deployments with efficient tenant isolation and auto-scaling support.

● Created core backend services for:

Authentication & Authorization

User & Role Management

Tournament Configuration & Fixtures

Asset & Notification Management

Payments & Refund Handling

● Implemented a Gateway Service to enable service discovery, request routing, and abstraction, ensuring a decoupled and resilient system.

● Payment Integration:

Integrated multiple global payment gateways with end-to-end encryption for secure and smooth transactions.

Developed a streamlined refund and reconciliation system, improving user trust and transaction transparency.

● Developed advanced functionalities for seamless User onboarding & registration modules with robust logic for handling complex hierarchies across clubs, federations, and players.

● Developed a scalable Self-Registration Module allowing Players, Clubs, Federations to self-onboard, featuring multi-tenant data isolation and role-based access control (RBAC).

● Built fixture generation algorithms to support various formats (Round Robin, Knockout, Double Round Robin).

● Developed a Dynamic Match Point System and advanced match scheduling engine using planner-based logic for efficient court/table utilization.

● Worked on the OTT platform, integrating YouTube and Mux for live and on-demand streaming of matches and events.

● Enabled federations to schedule, manage, and broadcast matches, delivering a seamless viewing experience for fans and media.

● Implemented Geo-fencing controls to restrict OTT content streaming based on regional access rules and broadcasting rights.

● ETTU(Europe) - Spearheaded a customized Tenant organising system with modules including role based system,cart creation, registration, fixtures, Orders, Export,Invoice System and multi layer Verification system..

● RFETM(Spain) - Spearheaded the development of tournament configuration system,Authentication, Players, clubs and federation onboarding process, user hierarchy system, registration, Fixture generation with multiple formats and Winner logics(Win, loss, walkover etc)

● STTA(Sweden) - Build Admin platform to manage Ott Management, Tournaments, Banner creation, payment settings, User flow hierarchy creation. Spearheaded Ranking and Rating module, Fixture Format to manage multiple winner separations.

● NBTF(Norway) - Implemented League Management System end to end, new fixtures formats for Double Round Robin, Dynamic Match Point System, Advance Scheduling of matches, Scheduler and Planner to streamline match scheduling system.

● UTT

Enabled live scoring integration using WebSockets and AI-based stat streaming, powering real-time data for live broadcasts (EMS integration).

Developed a Live Scoring System from scratch and Powered data feeds and analytics for enhanced viewing via Event Management System (EMS) Software Developer MOMSPRESSO, Gurugram 06/2022 – 01/2023

● Website Optimization & Feature Development:

Improved performance and responsiveness of the core Momspresso website.

Designed and developed a new Series Module from scratch to enhance user engagement and content organization.

Built custom search engine endpoints to boost content discoverability and user satisfaction.

● Campaign Management Platform – MyMoney:

Scaled the platform to support 500K+ active users and large volumes of campaign data.

Developed features for influencer-brand interactions such as campaign participation, payment, and analytics.

Integrated Payment Gateways to securely process transactions and streamline cashback workflows.

Deployed containerized microservices using Kubernetes to ensure high availability and scalability.

● Influencer Cashback System – MyMo Card:

Engineered backend systems for 100% cashback logic, allowing influencers to earn while amplifying brand reach.

Helped brands reduce marketing costs by 25–50% through tech-driven influencer engagement.

Ensured accurate reward tracking and influencer-brand data handling through robust APIs and validation logic.

● Infrastructure & Data Management:

Leveraged Elasticsearch, MongoDB, Redis, and PostgreSQL for optimized campaign storage, fast queries, and real-time data access.

Managed CI/CD pipelines and participated in deployments with Docker and Kubernetes.

Diagnosed and resolved critical bugs and system stability issues, ensuring minimal downtime. Backend Intern VIGA Entertainment Technology, Gwalior 01/2022 –06/2022

● Developed and maintained RESTful APIs using Django for MovieColab, a cloud-based collaborative movie production pipeline.

● Built key features including milestone creation, tagging system, and automated notifications using Django signals, enhancing task tracking and workflow automation.

● Ensured reliable API performance by thoroughly testing endpoints via Postman and validating integration across modules.

● Contributed to a centralized dashboard enabling real-time collaboration through automated status updates and seamless communication between teams

● Worked closely with cross-functional teams to deliver features aligned with the platform’s goals of AI-driven automation, global accessibility, and creative scalability.

● Added features for milestones and tags so every shot can be filtered by stage (modeling, texturing, etc.) and priority. Backend Intern Rombits PVT Ltd, Finland(Remote)08/2021 –01/2022

● Developed the official company website using Django, showcasing Rombits’ services and capabilities in web customization solutions.

● Contributed to a live web application that enables users to build and customize their own user interfaces without needing to write code.

● Built and integrated dynamic UI components that allow drag-and-drop design, layout editing, and modular customization.

● Focused on backend logic and API development, connecting front-end interactions with database-driven features.

● Collaborated with designers and front-end developers to ensure a smooth, real-time user experience for custom UI generation. Software Developer Intern ChefAtHome FoodTech LLP 05/2021 –08/2021

● Worked on ChefAtHome’s live food delivery and cooking assistance platform, aimed at helping users cook healthy, traditional meals using DIY meal kits and instructional videos.

● Created a responsive food delivery website, enabling users to browse kits, place orders, and follow instructional content for traditional and healthy recipes.

● Built and maintained multiple role-based dashboards: Admin Dashboard – for managing orders, users, inventory, and system-wide analytics. Consumer Dashboard – for order history, saved recipes, and video-based cooking assistance. Supplier/Inventory Dashboard – to manage stock levels, ingredients, and delivery timelines.

● Implemented inventory management logic, including real-time stock updates, alerts for low stock, and ingredient tracking for recipe kits.

● Integrated role-based access control (RBAC) to ensure secure access across admin, supplier, and consumer roles.

● Created and tested RESTful APIs using Django REST Framework for seamless communication between front-end components and the backend database.

● Supported video instruction integration by enabling content upload and playback features within consumer dashboards. Java Backend Trainee Steel Authority Of India Limited, Bhilai 03/2020 – 08/2020

● Created a small Blogging website using JSP and Servlets, where senior authorities can share their orders, suggestions and ideas to their juniors. Handed over the project to lead.

Education

Bachelors of Technology ITM University Gwalior 2018-2022 Majors in Computer Science and Engineering

Senior Secondary Sr. Sec. School Sec - 4, Bhilai 2016-2018 CBSE BOARDS in PCM + IP

Achievements

Performer of The Year Stupa Sports Technology 2024

● Awarded Performer of the Year for delivering a full-featured Registration Module, including advance cart integration, multi-layer verification workflows, and dynamic participant management ahead of schedule, streamlining operations and improving platform reliability.

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