AJESH VYAS
Senior Software Developer
Bangalore
Summary
Accomplished Technical Lead at HCL Technologies with expertise in Python and Django, driving backend architecture and performance optimization. Proven track record in mentoring teams and enhancing application security, significantly improving user experience. Adept at delivering scalable solutions and fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams.
Meticulous Technical Lead strictly adheres to both client-provided technical requirements and internal business goals. Balances project prioritization to fulfill both contractual obligations and internal revenue requirements. Provides foresight and management designed to grow satisfied customer bases and revenue figures.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Technical Lead (Contractor for LinkedIn)
HCL Technologies
07.2025 - Current
- Working as a Technical Lead contributing to backend systems for LinkedIn through HCL Technologies.
- Leading code reviews and enforcing engineering best practices around performance, reliability, and security.
- Participating in design reviews, architecture discussions, and implementation of scalable backend services.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver features used by millions of end users.
Senior Software Engineer
eSthenos Technologies
06.2023 - 07.2025
- Owned backend architecture, API design, and database modeling using Django and Django REST Framework to support scalable application development.
- Led backend development for a microbanking platform serving financial institutions and field agents.
- Managed and mentored a team of 3-4 backend engineers, conducting regular code reviews and technical guidance.
- Designed and maintained reusable Django-based PyPI package for authentication, payments, messaging, logging, and profile management, enhancing integration across multiple projects.
- Handled AWS infrastructure including EC2 provisioning, Docker-based deployments, security hardening, and CI/CD pipelines using Bitbucket.
- Refactored legacy codebases, improving maintainability and scalability, which streamlined onboarding process for new engineers.
Senior Solution Engineer
Deqode Technologies
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Led backend teams across fintech, edtech, and healthcare projects using Python and Django.
- Designed RESTful APIs and optimized database queries to reduce latency and system bottlenecks.
- Enhanced Swiggy's finance dashboard through implementation of approval workflows, direct database access, and performance optimizations, improving user experience.
- Bolstered application security by identifying vulnerabilities and implementing targeted mitigation strategies, safeguarding sensitive data.
- Guided junior developers through mentorship and contributed to hiring and technical evaluations, fostering team growth and skill development.
Software Engineer
Webllisto Technologies
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Developed backend services and REST APIs using Python and Django, enabling multiple client projects to meet specific requirements.
- Collaborated with frontend, QA, and product teams to deliver features on schedule, ensuring alignment with project timelines.
- Integrated payment processing services, streamlining transaction workflows and reducing delays.
Software Development Engineer I (Associate)
Edyoda Technologies (formerly Zekelabs Technologies)
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Developed e-learning Learning Management System (LMS) features, enhancing course management, assignments, and API integrations.
- Constructed backend modules with Python and Django, collaborating with frontend teams to ensure cohesive application functionality.
- Started as an intern (Oct 2020 - Dec 2020) and converted to full-time (Jan 2021 - Apr 2021).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
- Led backend system contributions for LinkedIn through HCL Technologies.
- Participated in design reviews, architecture discussions, and implemented scalable backend services.
- Leading code reviews and enforcing engineering best practices around performance, reliability, and security.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver features impacting millions of end users.
- 8.5 GPA
Timeline
Technical Lead (Contractor for LinkedIn) - HCL Technologies
07.2025 - Current
Senior Software Engineer - eSthenos Technologies
06.2023 - 07.2025
Senior Solution Engineer - Deqode Technologies
06.2022 - 04.2023
Software Engineer - Webllisto Technologies
05.2021 - 07.2022
Software Development Engineer I (Associate) - Edyoda Technologies (formerly Zekelabs Technologies)
10.2020 - 04.2021
Rabindra Nath Tagore University (Formerly AISECT) - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science