Maneesha Padavala
Software Engineer
Hyderabad,TG
Summary
Backend Software Engineer with 8+ years of progressive experience spanning QA and software development roles. Strong expertise in Node.js, RESTful API design and cloud integration. Proven leadership in backend team management, with a focus on scalable architecture, secure authentication, and quality assurance automation. Highly adaptable, quick learner, and committed to delivering reliable, high-performance systems.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Engineer
Ahex Technologies Private Limited
Hyderabad
02.2023 - Current
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js, TypeScript, NestJS, and Express.
- Build secure REST and gRPC APIs for communication between distributed microservices.
- Work with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and Redis for data storage, caching, and performance optimization.
- Design service boundaries, API contracts, database models, and integration workflows.
- Implement authentication and authorization using JWT, role-based access control, tenant-level validation, and secure credential handling.
- Develop reliable payment, accounting, and third-party integration workflows with appropriate error handling, retries, and idempotency.
- Containerize and manage backend services using Docker and support CI/CD-based deployments across multiple environments.
- Write unit and integration tests, perform code reviews, troubleshoot production issues, and resolve security vulnerabilities.
- Participate in requirement analysis, technical planning, effort estimation, architectural discussions, and sprint delivery.
- Collaborate directly with clients, product teams, QA engineers, frontend developers, and DevOps teams to deliver solutions on time.
- Mentor team members, support technical decision-making, and take ownership of features from development through deployment.
Software Engineer
CSCC Labs Private Limited
Hyderabad
12.2021 - 01.2023
- I was responsible for building RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express, supported by a MongoDB backend.
- I conducted extensive API testing using Postman to ensure stability, identify edge cases, and prevent circular dependencies.
- Additionally, I was involved in debugging and resolving production issues to maintain platform reliability.
- During my time at CSCC Labs, I contributed to the development of 'X360 View,' a cybersecurity tool offering real-time visibility and control over multi-cloud environments.
QA Engineer
CSCC Labs Private Limited
Hyderabad
08.2021 - 12.2023
- As a QA Engineer, I focused on automating both frontend and backend features for the X360 View product.
- Using Selenium and Robot Framework for UI automation, and Python for backend sensor tests, I wrote robust test scripts leveraging libraries like Selenium Library and HTTP Requests Library.
- My testing scope included ensuring cross-browser compatibility, platform consistency, and comprehensive regression coverage, all contributing to system quality and stability.
Assistant Managing Editor
Crimson Publishers
Hyderabad, Telangana
06.2017 - 08.2021
- Oversaw compliance with style guide, editorial guidelines and brand identity throughout entire publication portfolio.
- Inspected physical production and manuscript design, maintaining continuity across print and digital products.
- Incorporated SEO techniques into digital publications, optimizing page ranks to improve traffic.
- Maintained advanced social media presence to promote deliverables and solicit new contributors.
Education
B.Tech - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Malineni Lakshmaiah Women’s Engineering College
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh01.2016
Intermediate - MPC
Vignan Girls Junior College
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh01.2012
SSC -
SGNKMCGH School
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh01.2010
Skills
- JavaScript
- Typescript
- Nodejs
- Expressjs
- SQL
- GraphQL
- MongoDB
- Azure Cosmos DB
- Azure App Functions
- Azure Services
- Auth0
- Postman
Awards
- Employee of the Year, Ahex Technologies, 07/01/25, Recognized for consistent on-time delivery and effective collaboration with senior engineering teams.
- Consistent Excellence, Ahex Technologies, 07/01/24, Awarded for maintaining outstanding performance and reliability throughout consecutive project cycles.
- Star Performer, Ahex Technologies, 07/01/23, Honoured for exceptional contribution to backend development and exceeding sprint deliverables.
- Employee of the Year, Crimson Publishers, 07/01/21, Recognized for dedication to quality assurance and outstanding support in publishing operations.
- Employee of the Year, Crimson Publishers, 07/01/19, Recognized for dedication to quality assurance and outstanding support in publishing operations.
Timeline
Software Engineer
Ahex Technologies Private Limited
02.2023 - Current
Software Engineer
CSCC Labs Private Limited
12.2021 - 01.2023
QA Engineer
CSCC Labs Private Limited
08.2021 - 12.2023
Assistant Managing Editor
Crimson Publishers
06.2017 - 08.2021
B.Tech - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Malineni Lakshmaiah Women’s Engineering College
Intermediate - MPC
Vignan Girls Junior College
SSC -
SGNKMCGH School