Hi, I'm Shvetam Kumar Gumber Lead Backend Developer
11+ years of experience in architecting and scaling high-performance applications and micro-services. Expertise in designing and optimizing back-end systems, including database architecture, API development, and performance tuning. Passionate about leading teams and delivering scalable solutions.
About Me
I'm a passionate Lead Backend Developer with 11+ years of experience building robust, scalable systems. Currently based in Bengaluru, India, I specialize in backend architecture, API development, and team leadership.
My expertise spans across modern backend technologies including Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Redis, and AWS tools. I have a proven track record of architecting systems that scale from 0 to 4M+ users, with strong proficiency in micro-services architecture and event-driven design patterns.
Backend Technologies
- Node.js
- TypeScript
- JavaScript
- Express.js
- GraphQL
- WebSocket & SSE
Databases & Tools
- PostgreSQL
- Redis
- Hasura GraphQL
- Firebase
- Knex.js & Prisma ORM
Cloud & DevOps
- AWS Tools
- Datadog
- GitHub & CI/CD
- Performance Testing
- System Architecture
Leadership & Collaboration
- Team Leadership
- Project Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Technical Mentorship
- Process Innovation
Work Experience
11+ years of backend development expertise across diverse domains
Lead Backend Developer
2019 - Present CurrentLeading the in-house back-end team of 6 engineers, driving architecture and scalability initiatives to handle 10X traffic growth. Scaled system from 0 to 4M+ users including 300K+ DAUs.
Senior Developer
Sept 2016 - Dec 2018Migrated cron jobs from .NET C# to NodeJs, transitioned databases from MSSQL to PostgreSQL, and developed micro-service APIs with robust security measures.
Junior Developer
Jun 2014 - Aug 2016Diagnosed and resolved technical issues, implemented monitoring tools like Pingdom, and strengthened security with Basic Auth and JWT-based authentication.
Recent Projects
Sixer Game
Visit LinkedInSixer is a revolutionary fantasy game where you can buy and sell fantasy stocks in cricket players. Built with modern backend architecture to handle real-time gaming and financial transactions.
YouFirst
Visit LinkedInYouFirst is a banking and financial domain project that provides reloadable cards, gift cards, and vouchers. Built with scalable architecture to handle financial transactions securely.
MyFundBucket
Visit SiteMyFundBucket helps you apply loans to many different money lending institutes and get the best interest rate from the market. Designed with robust backend systems for financial data processing.
Let's Work Together
I'm always interested in hearing about new opportunities and challenges. Whether you're looking for a lead developer, need consultation on backend architecture, or just want to chat about technology, I'd love to hear from you.