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Akshat Shah

@akshatshah5

Backend Engineer with 6.8 years building production-grade Python/Django APIs and scalable systems on AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes.

India

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What I'm looking for

I want to own backend services end-to-end—building production-grade REST APIs, async pipelines, and scalable cloud deployments—while collaborating in Agile teams. I’m excited to apply RAG/LLM workflows to develop AI-powered features.

I’m a Backend Engineer with 6.8 years of experience designing and shipping production-grade APIs and backend systems. I’ve led continuous enhancements and owned end-to-end modules in fast-paced Agile environments, including production responsibilities for Agent Dashboard and Account Management.

I build scalable REST APIs with Django and Django REST Framework, including RBAC and multi-tenant access control, and I integrate third-party APIs with webhook implementations. I also bring hands-on async task processing with Celery/Redis, PostgreSQL performance tuning, and cloud deployments on AWS using Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD. I’m actively upskilling in RAG Architecture, LangChain, and agentic AI/LLM workflows to drive AI-powered application development.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Associate Software Engineer

AppFolio

Nov 2022 - Jun 2026 (3 years 7 months)

Led development and ongoing enhancements of the Agent Dashboard and independently owned production modules from design through deployment. Built Django REST Framework APIs with role-based, multi-tenant access control and integrated third-party webhook-based connectors.

Django Django REST Framework REST APIs RBAC Webhooks API Integration Data Processing Snowflake Python Performance Optimization Agile Scrum Account Management

Software Engineer

Digitrix Software LLP

Apr 2022 - Nov 2022 (7 months)

Architected and developed Django REST Framework API endpoints to improve application performance. Implemented backend solutions with Django Wagtail CMS and integrated JasperReports to generate dynamic PDF/Excel reports from PostgreSQL.

Django REST Framework REST APIs Performance Optimization Wagtail Jasper Reports Excel reporting PostgreSQL Python Django Reporting

Software Engineer

PySquad Informatics LLP

Nov 2020 - Jan 2022 (1 year 2 months)

Built high-performance Django REST Framework REST APIs that improved data retrieval efficiency and reduced response time. Developed scalable backend content management solutions using Django Wagtail across multiple client deployments.

Django REST Framework REST APIs Performance Optimization Wagtail Content Management Python Django

Python/Django Developer

I-verve Infoweb Pvt. Ltd

Oct 2019 - Oct 2020 (1 year)

Delivered responsive front-end components and backend features for US-based clients, contributing to increased user engagement. Designed and developed modern, fully responsive web applications with a focus on UI/UX and usability optimization.

Python Django Responsive Design UI UX UX Optimization Frontend Development