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JIT Saha

JIT Saha

Lead Software Engineer
Kolkata

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Lead Backend Engineer | Python Specialist | AI-Driven Solutions | Scalable Backend Systems 

Summary

Experienced Backend Engineer specializing in Python, Django, and scalable API development. Passionate about system architecture, performance optimization, and cloud-based solutions. Skilled in designing high-performance REST APIs, microservices, and real-time communication systems.

  • Analytical problem-solver with a data-driven approach to tackling complex challenges.
  • Proficient in Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS for building and deploying scalable backend infrastructures.
  • Highly organized & detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple projects efficiently.
  • Thrives in collaborative team environments, developing robust, high-quality software solutions.
  • Constantly seeking opportunities to innovate, optimize, and contribute to cutting-edge backend systems.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
5
5

Years of software engineer experience

2
2
Certificates
5
5
Languages

Work History

Backend Software Engineer

Ticket Edge LLC
Springfield, Virginia
08.2023 - Current

At Ticket Edge, I have played a pivotal role in designing, developing, and optimizing high-performance backend systems. My work spans scalable API architecture, AI-driven automation, real-time systems, and cloud infrastructure. I thrive in solving complex engineering challenges, building efficient, resilient, and scalable backend solutions that power mission-critical applications.

With expertise in Python, Django, and distributed systems, I have successfully:

  • Optimized system performance, reducing API response times by 40% and ensuring 99% uptime.
  • Developed and Enhanced REST API response time by up to 40% through caching and query optimization.
  • Built a marketplace backend, handling 500,000+ transactions/month with PostgreSQL & MongoDB.
  • Developed real-time chat applications, improving customer response rates by upto 30%.
  • Integrated AI models (GPT-4), enhancing automation efficiency by as much as 25%.
  • Architected cloud-based solutions, managing deployments on AWS & Heroku while cutting infrastructure costs on average by 20%.
  • Implemented error monitoring & CI/CD, reducing bug resolution time from 4 hours to 30 minutes and increasing test coverage to 95%.

I am passionate about performance optimization, scalable architectures, and automation, with a deep focus on building robust backend systems that drive business growth.

Software Engineer Developer

Discover My Franchise
Vancouver
05.2022 - 06.2023

At Discover My Franchise, I worked as a Software Engineer, leading the development of scalable API architectures, optimizing database performance, and ensuring efficient cloud deployments. My contributions helped enhance system performance by 30%, while also reducing cloud infrastructure costs by 20%. I was responsible for end-to-end backend development, including API design, real-time communication handling, and database optimizations. Additionally, I collaborated closely with frontend teams, ensuring seamless integration between client applications and backend services. My expertise in Django, AWS, Docker, and PostgreSQL played a key role in improving system reliability and scalability.

Key Achievements & Responsibilities:

  • Built & optimized scalable APIs using Django Rest Framework, improving API response time by 30%.
  • Designed and implemented server architecture on AWS & Digital Ocean, reducing cloud costs by up to 20%.
  • Developed WebSocket-based (Socket.io) real-time messaging system, reducing server response time by as much as 25% and boosting user engagement by around 30%.
  • Optimized PostgreSQL queries, cutting down database load by 25%.
  • Led Docker & Ubuntu OS environment management, ensuring smooth deployments.
  • Integrated third-party services & payment gateways, streamlining business operations.
  • Conducted code reviews & performance testing, improving code maintainability.

Software Engineer

Algoson Software
Kolkata
07.2021 - 05.2022

At Algoson Software, I worked as a Software Engineer, leading backend and full-stack development for international projects across multiple domains. I was responsible for API development, system design, frontend integration, and cloud deployments. My expertise in Django, Vue.js, JavaScript, and AWS helped improve system performance by 25%, and I played a crucial role in payment gateway integrations for seamless transactions. Additionally, I collaborated with international clients, ensuring smooth project execution and meeting business requirements with scalable solutions.

Key Achievements & Responsibilities:

  • Developed & optimized APIs using Django Rest Framework, improving API efficiency by 25%.
  • Designed scalable system architectures for international projects, ensuring high availability.
  • Integrated PayPal & Stripe payment gateways, streamlining online transactions.
  • Built interactive dashboards using Plotly, enhancing data visualization for clients.
  • Worked with Vue.js, react.js, jQuery, and Bootstrap to develop dynamic UI components.
  • Managed AWS deployments, optimizing cloud infrastructure for cost efficiency.
  • Led client communication & project demos, ensuring smooth stakeholder alignment.
  • Conducted testing & debugging to improve software reliability and maintainability.

Back End Developer

Freelance Fiverr
02.2020 - 08.2020
  • Developed server-side logic in Python and JavaScript.
  • Troubleshot and tested software and debugged to clean up code and improve efficiency.
  • Built flexible, reusable code and libraries for future use.
  • Built APIs and data clients to consume APIs.
  • Managed efficient SQL queries and data transport.
  • Wrote unit tests to evaluate high code coverage.
  • Created enhancements to resolve client problems and meet operational standards.
  • Balanced design principles and technology standards with product timelines and customer-specific requirements
  • Defined and maintained databases to deliver responsiveness to data client requests.
  • Configured servers and managed provisioning.
  • Resolved scalability problems and addressed security concerns.
  • Designed client-side and server-side architecture and implemented cloud-based back end solutions.

Backend Developer

Freelance Up work
04.2020 - 10.2020
  • Coordinated with other engineers to evaluate and improve software and hardware interfaces.
  • Reviewed project specifications and designed technology solutions that met or exceeded performance expectations.
  • Identified and documented project changes with proactive budget oversight.
  • Analyzed proposed technical solutions based on customer requirements.
  • Participated in architecture, design and implementation of back-end features using Python.
  • Offered experience with Javascript and Python.
  • Delivered unit-tested systems within customer-prescribed timeframes.

Customer Support Associate

STARTEK
Kolkata
12.2020 - 06.2021

I have worked at Startek as a customer service associate.

My Responsibilities were as follows:

  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
  • Manage customer handing web application software along with coordinating with clients.
  • Answered product and service questions, suggesting other offerings to attract potential customers.
  • Demonstrated computer skills for data entry and answered broad variety of inquiries.
  • Assisted sellers with platform requirements for renewals and upgrades.
  • Provided seller support on refunds, posted feedback and policy changes.
  • Assisted customers with questions
  • Kept records of customer complaints.
  • Handled emails, inbound calls, and outbound calls.
  • Performed data entry for shipments, customer information and orders.
  • Assisted customers with a warm and professional attitude.
  • Assisted with technical support duties.
  • Interacted with customers through live chat.
  • Managing the Customer Assistance web application software.
  • Updating data in databases.
  • Issued credits for contested returns, shipping fees and damaged merchandise.

Travel Website

Personal Project
12.2020 - 02.2021

Summery:

  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • It's a website about traveling.
  • User can book flights & hotel to international destination for tourism purposes.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • They will have the choice to plan their journey and book tickets directly through paypal & card.

VFX Artist

Free lancing
08.2018 - 03.2020
  • Created artistic designs for technical personnel to use in final effects.
  • Used Adobe Illustrator & Unreal Engine to create over 10 realistic characters with full range of emotions and movement.
  • Created lifelike characters with appropriate textures, shadows and features.
  • Played key role in facilitating projects and contributing to every stage of film and video production.
  • Organized assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video, and audio files and managing file backup to digital asset management system.
  • Created short-form videos, animated gifs and motion graphics for social media posts.
  • Worked with graphic templates and seamlessly inserted into videos.
  • Conceived, crafted and executed dynamic video edits to captivate target audiences and accomplish project objectives.
  • Participated in creative brainstorms for new content and series, social media campaigns and sponsorship initiatives.
  • Partnered with colorists and sound artists to develop look and feel of each asset.
  • Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio, and special effects.

Skills

Python

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Certification

MySQL Training at IIT Bombay

Education

Bachelor of Computer Applications - Computer Engineering Technology

Techno India Institute Of Technology
Kolkata
08.2016 - 2019.12

Higher Secondary - Commerce & Computer

Techno Model School
Kolkata
07.2014 - 2016.07

Work Availability

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Timeline

Backend Software Engineer

Ticket Edge LLC
08.2023 - Current

Software Engineer Developer

Discover My Franchise
05.2022 - 06.2023

Software Engineer

Algoson Software
07.2021 - 05.2022

Customer Support Associate

STARTEK
12.2020 - 06.2021

Travel Website

Personal Project
12.2020 - 02.2021

Backend Developer

Freelance Up work
04.2020 - 10.2020

Back End Developer

Freelance Fiverr
02.2020 - 08.2020

MySQL Training at IIT Bombay

09-2018

PHP Training at IIT Bombay

09-2018

VFX Artist

Free lancing
08.2018 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Computer Applications - Computer Engineering Technology

Techno India Institute Of Technology
08.2016 - 2019.12

Higher Secondary - Commerce & Computer

Techno Model School
07.2014 - 2016.07

Github

My GitHub Profile: https://github.com/JIT100

Interests

Technology

Science

Space

Games

Travelling

Learning new languages

Living in different city

Hobby

  • Photography
  • AI Models
  • Gaming
  • Travelling
  • Learning new stuff ( e.g: Language , new Computer technology, )
  • Cooking
  • Discussing about new technology
  • Improving my existing sets of skill
  • Football
  • Music
JIT SahaLead Software Engineer