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Dhananjay Takalkar

@dhananjaytakalkar

Backend focused Software Engineer with nearly 5 years of experience delivering scalable, low-latency systems across the fintech, gaming, and.

United Arab Emirates

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, where I can leverage my backend expertise to drive impactful projects and contribute to team success.

I am a backend-focused Software Engineer with over 4 years of experience in developing scalable systems, real-time applications, and high-performance APIs. My expertise lies in Node.js, TypeScript, and various database technologies including PostgreSQL and MongoDB. I have a strong understanding of asynchronous programming and system optimization, which has allowed me to deliver robust solutions that enhance user experiences.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led teams and managed projects that require a high level of technical proficiency and collaboration. At Soul Trading, I designed and developed scalable APIs for a Payment Gateway, significantly reducing payment failure rates and ensuring high transaction success. My work on various projects, including the Health Wealth Safe and Stockly, showcases my ability to improve backend performance and implement secure, efficient data flows.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Software Engineer

Current

Soul Trading

May 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Designed and developed scalable APIs for a Payment Gateway, enabling UPI, bank transfers, and third-party payment methods with robust transaction workflows. Built secure, real-time multiplayer game backend using ECDSA encryption and MQTT for instant data sync and low-latency communication, handling over 50K concurrent users.

TypeScript PostgreSQL MongoDB Redis TronWeb MQTT ECDSA Encryption API Development

Backend Developer

Woyce Technologies

Dec 2021 - Present (3 years 10 months)

Migrated the backend of Stockly from Express.js to Nest.js, enhancing maintainability and modularity across services. Boosted backend performance by 40% in Stockly, reducing average response time from 1.2s to under 300ms, using precalculated data logic and Prisma ORM.

Nest GraphQL Prisma PostgreSQL Firebase Microservices RSA Encryption ORM

Backend Developer

Geexu Technologies

Feb 2021 - Present (4 years 8 months)

Built backend for a real estate Booking Portal, enabling builders to list properties through an admin panel and manage property listings, plans, and timelines. Designed and developed backend services for Milkers, a subscription-based milk delivery platform.

MongoDB Razorpay Flutter API Development Real Time Updates

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Modern College of Arts, Commerce, and Science, Pune

Bachelor of Computer Applications, Computer Applications

2015 - 2020

Grade: 55%

Completed a Bachelor of Computer Applications, focusing on core computer science principles and applications. Gained foundational knowledge in various programming paradigms and software development methodologies.