Apoorva Gupta
Backend Developer
Gurgaon
There’s no shortage of remarkable ideas, what’s missing is the will to execute them.
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I am a dedicated Backend Engineer with 7 years of experience in startups, adept at designing and scaling distributed systems. My proficiency in Node.js, MySQL, MongoDB, Docker, and AWS, along with a solid understanding of REST APIs and microservices, has enabled me to optimize backend performance and reduce downtime for thousands of users
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
SDE-2 (Backend Developer)
Skeps
04.2023 - 03.2026
- Tech Stack: Node.js, Express.js, MySQL, MongoDB, JavaScript, AWS, Docker, Azure CLI, Blockchain, REST APIs, Microservices Architecture
- Spearheaded the development of CygnusOne, Skep's flagship lending product, built end-to-end from scratch, including lender integrations, loan workflows, and onboarding logic.
- Designed data lake pipelines and optimized API data flows for analytics, reporting, and lender compliance.
- Improved production observability by integrating detailed logging, error tracking, and alerting, reducing issue resolution time by ~40%
- Mentored junior developers and led feature squads, conducting design and code reviews to ensure best practices and maintainability
SDE-1
Skeps
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Built and maintained loan processing APIs, document submission modules, and lender integrations using Node.js, Express.js, MySQL, MongoDB, and AWS
- Architected and developed scalable microservices powering a multi-lender loan origination and management platform, ensuring high availability and resilience.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with Product, QA, and DevOps to deliver secure, high-performance financial APIs meeting strict SLAs
Software Developer
Winjit Technologies Pvt. Ltd
06.2019 - 01.2022
- Tech Stack: C#, ASP.NET Core, Angular, JavaScript, SQL Server, REST APIs, Git, Azure DevOps
- Developed and maintained end-to-end web applications using C#, ASP.NET Core, Angular, and JavaScript within Agile teams.
- Designed and implemented RESTful APIs integrating complex backend logic with scalable front-end components.
- Optimized SQL queries and application logic, improving response times by approximately 30% across multiple projects.
- Led data migration initiatives for onboarding enterprise clients with zero downtime and complete data accuracy.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams and participated in code reviews, sprint planning, and CI/CD pipelines.
Education
No Degree - Specialisation in Cloud Computing
07.2021 - 04.2022
B.Tech - Computer Science and Technology
06.2015 - 04.2019
GPA: 8.2 / 10
Skills
JavaScript
NodeJs
ExpressJs
NextJs
MySQL
Postgres
MongoDB
Redis
Azure
Docker
Co-pilot in VS code
Claude
Key Achievements
- Spot Award: Recognized for outstanding performance during an integration in legacy product. Provided critical technical support by navigating complex legacy systems and callback challenges, ensuring seamless project execution.
- Outstanding contribution in BU: Recognized for developing and integrating SQL Reporting Services and automation test cases, streamlining reporting workflows
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Interests
Musician
Algorithms
Timeline
SDE-2 (Backend Developer) - Skeps
04.2023 - 03.2026
SDE-1 - Skeps
02.2022 - 04.2023
IIT - Roorkee - No Degree, Specialisation in Cloud Computing
07.2021 - 04.2022
Software Developer - Winjit Technologies Pvt. Ltd
06.2019 - 01.2022
NIT, Bhopal (M.P) - B.Tech, Computer Science and Technology
06.2015 - 04.2019