Python Backend Developer (FastAPI, Django, AWS)

SURAJ KUMAR

Python Backend Developer FastAPI & Django REST APIs AWS Cloud

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India +91-888******* *************@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/suraj-kumar-b8986552 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Backend Python Developer with 7+ years of professional experience designing and delivering scalable, microservices-style REST APIs and cloud-native backend systems using Django and FastAPI. Skilled in asynchronous I/O, serverless architecture (AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, CloudWatch), containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Git. Strong foundation in object-oriented design, JWT-based API security, modular and reusable code, and relational/NoSQL database integration. Experienced in leading support teams, mentoring engineers, and collaborating in Agile environments to ship reliable, business-critical software.

CORE TECHNICAL SKILLS

Languages & Frameworks: Python, Django, FastAPI, Flask, Pydantic, async/await, REST API Design, Microservices, JWT Authentication, OOP & SOLID Principles

Cloud & DevOps: AWS (Lambda, EC2, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, CloudWatch), Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins (CI/CD), Ansible, Git/GitHub Databases: MySQL, SQL, DynamoDB (NoSQL)

Libraries & Tools: NumPy, Pandas, Celery, asyncio, Requests, Regex, Xlrd/XlsxWriter, unittest, Pexpect, MySQL-Connector Web & Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, JavaScript Methodologies & Testing: Agile/Scrum, Unit Testing (unittest), REST API Development Monitoring & Other: Splunk, GitHub Copilot, Windows, Linux PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Associate Consultant — GlobalLogic India, Noida Jan 2024 – Jun 2026

• Designed and deployed serverless, microservices-style AWS Lambda functions in Python to power scalable backend services for the Verizon Smart Family and Smart Family+ platforms, used by customers across the United States.

• Built reusable, modular custom Python components adopted across multiple Lambda services, improving code reusability, maintainability, and development velocity.

• Monitored Lambda function health, errors, and performance using AWS CloudWatch logs and alarms, and secured REST endpoints with JWT-based authentication.

• Enhanced and automated backend workflows, resolving high-priority production bugs and delivering feature improvements tracked through Jira in an Agile delivery model.

• Extended and maintained REST APIs supporting an employee lifecycle management platform spanning onboarding through offboarding.

Senior Software Engineer — Infinite Computer Solutions, Noida Jan 2023 – Jan 2024

• Led and mentored a 20+ member technical support team, driving timely issue resolution, task coordination, and continuous process improvement.

• Designed, developed, and maintained scalable RESTful APIs enabling seamless integration between engineering teams and backend services.

• Conducted code reviews and provided technical guidance to engineers, reinforcing OOP best practices and consistent coding standards.

Software Engineer — Accolite Digital India Pvt Ltd, Gurgaon Jun 2021 – Dec 2022 Client: British Telecom, London

• Built and maintained REST APIs on Flask to handle asynchronous network-stream requests using Celery, supporting a Network Automation platform.

• Developed Python scripts and custom Ansible modules to configure and automate network devices and ports at scale.

• Containerized services with Docker and deployed on cloud servers, working within an Agile/Scrum delivery environment using Git for version control.

• Handled server configuration, module installation, and deployment of production scripts across cloud infrastructure. Software Engineer — Niscom Tele Infra Pvt Ltd, New Delhi Oct 2018 – Jun 2021 Client: NOKIA Solutions & Networks India Pvt Ltd, Noida

• Developed and maintained scalable internal web applications using Django, with front-end delivery in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap.

• Built a Tkinter-based desktop application integrated with a MySQL database to insert, update, delete, and log records.

• Automated data processing workflows using Pandas, NumPy, and XlsxWriter across CSV/Excel data sources feeding Power BI dashboards.

• Independently owned end-to-end delivery of multiple internal automation projects and trained incoming engineers on tools and processes.

KEY PROJECTS

Verizon Smart Family & Smart Family+ — Python, AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, AWS Bedrock, Jenkins, Splunk Developed and enhanced a customer-facing platform used by multiple clients across the United States, focused on parental control, child activity monitoring, and digital access management. The application enables parents to monitor, track, and manage their child's online activities and device usage through subscription-based services. Contributed to designing scalable backend functionalities, improving system performance, and implementing a reliable and user-friendly experience. Workday Employee Lifecycle Platform — Python, Async, Jenkins Built optimized REST APIs automating employee onboarding, profile management, role assignment, and offboarding workflows, improving reliability and integration across HR systems.

NGAE – Next Generation Activation Engine (BT) — Python, Flask, Ansible, Docker, Linux Automated network device activation and configuration workflows via Ansible and custom Python modules; containerized services with Docker for deployment on Oracle Linux servers.

KPI Automated Interface & Site Strategy (Nokia) — Python, Tkinter, MySQL Built desktop automation tools for Excel/CSV data ingestion, database CRUD operations, and activity logging to support KPI tracking and reporting.

EDUCATION

Master of Computer Applications — Dr. Virendra Swarup Institute of Computer Studies, Kanpur (AKTU, Lucknow) Aug 2015 – Jun 2018

Bachelor of Computer Applications — University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Kanpur (AKTU, Lucknow) Aug 2012 – Jun 2015

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