Rizwan Hameed
Senior Software Engineer
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Senior Software Engineer with 8+ years of experience in designing, developing, and scaling backend systems, APIs,
and microservices using Python (Django, Flask, FastAPI) and Node.js. Experienced in building and deploying cloud
native applications on AWS and Kubernetes, with strong expertise in RESTful API architecture, data processing
workflows, and CI/CD automation. Proven track record of leading full software development lifecycles, mentoring
engineering teams, and delivering high performance, scalable solutions in Agile/Scrum environments.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Software Engineer
April 2025 – Present
360Solutions. Dev
Architected and developed scalable backend systems using Django, FastAPI, Flask, and Node.js, adhering to clean
code standards and modular, maintainable design principles.
Led the design and implementation of secure, high performance RESTful APIs to support internal microservices
and third party integrations.
Produced high quality, production ready code by applying object oriented programming, SOLID principles, and
expert level understanding of data structures and algorithms.
Oversaw deployment and lifecycle management of cloud native applications on AWS, utilizing Docker, Kubernetes,
and automated CI/CD pipelines for seamless delivery.
Designed and optimized scalable data models and queries in PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis, ensuring
consistency, indexing, and performance in high traffic systems.
Contributed to Agile/Scrum delivery processes while leading code reviews, mentoring engineers, and participating
in architectural decisions to drive system evolution.
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Senior Software Engineer
August 2024 – July 2025
Automatal
Led the development and maintenance of backend components for web applications using Python, with a focus on
Django and FastAPI, adhering to clean code and scalable software design principles.
Diagnosed and resolved complex issues across distributed backend systems, improving system performance,
stability, and long term maintainability.
Fostered team growth by conducting code reviews, mentoring junior engineers, and promoting best practices
through knowledge sharing.
Designed, deployed, and optimized cloud native backend services on AWS, ensuring reliability, scalability, and cost
efficiency.
Streamlined build and release processes by implementing Docker based workflows and fully automated CI/CD
pipelines, reducing deployment time and increasing release consistency.
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Software Engineer
October 2016 – July 2024
Five Rivers Technologies
Developed and maintained backend web applications using Python, primarily with Django and Flask, adhering to
coding standards and best practices.
Implemented and supported RESTful APIs to enable seamless communication between backend services and
frontend systems.
Worked collaboratively with senior engineers and business analysts on feature development, bug resolution, and
backend enhancements.
Wrote and executed unit tests to validate functionality and contributed to continuous integration processes.
Participated in Agile sprint cycles, actively debugging issues, researching tools, and contributing to sprint planning
and delivery.
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TECHNICAL SKILLS
Languages & Frameworks
Python, Django, FastAPI, Flask, React.js, Node.js, Next.js, TypeScript
Cloud & DevOps
AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda), Docker, Kubernetes, Git, GitHub, GitLab, CI/CD (Jenkins, CircleCI), Infrastructure as
Code (IaC), Nginx
Backend & API Development
RESTful APIs, Microservices Architecture, GraphQL, API Authentication & Authorization (JWT, OAuth), Express
Middleware, Error Handling, Web Scraping, Automation
Databases & Data Tools
PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Apache Kafka, ETL Pipelines, Data Modeling, Query Optimization, Mongoose
Testing & Quality Assurance
Unit Testing, Pytest, Postman, Swagger/OpenAPI, Logging & Debugging, Monitoring (CloudWatch, Sentry)
Development Practices
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), SOLID Principles, Data Structures & Algorithms, Agile/Scrum Methodologies
Tools & Collaboration
Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence, Slack, VS Code
PROJECTS
Elevate Security
Django, Flask, FastAPI, Luigi, PostgreSQL, Redis, AWS, Kubernetes, CircleCI
Built & maintained backend microservices for user risk scoring, integrations, and event driven automation.
Developed a rule based query engine to detect risky users and trigger security workflows.
Implemented scalable APIs and optimized data pipelines deployed in Kubernetes clusters on AWS.
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DeepArmor - Cognitive Threat Protection Platform
Django REST, PostgreSQL, Redis, React.js, Jenkins, GCP, Kubernetes
Led backend & frontend efforts to build an intelligent malware detection platform using Python and React.
Migrated the frontend from Django templates to React.js, enhancing UI performance and maintainability.
Managed backend development, CI/CD pipelines, and deployments on Google Cloud Kubernetes clusters.
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Backoffice for DeepArmor - Admin Console
Django REST, PostgreSQL, Redis, Jenkins, GCP, Kubernetes
Developed backend logic for subscription, client versioning, and instance management tools.
Designed internal APIs and dashboards for enterprise level admin workflows.
Managed deployment pipelines and infrastructure provisioning with Jenkins and Kubernetes on GCP.
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AI Studio - No-Code Workflow IDE
Python (Core), ElectronJS, PostgreSQL
Built a backend engine to execute drag and drop data processing workflows with step based failure recovery.
Engineered the workflow execution logic in core Python, ensuring stability and extensibility.
Participated in feature planning, ticketing, and integration between ElectronJS frontend and Python backend.
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EDUCATION
Bachelor's in Information Technology
University of the Punjab
