Leo Wong
@leowong
Senior Backend Engineer - Python | Django | IA | Salesfoce | Mulesoft
What I'm looking for
Senior Backend Engineer with 8+ years of experience designing, building, and scaling backend systems, cloud-native applications, and enterprise platforms.
My expertise centers on Python ecosystems, including Django, FastAPI, and Flask, combined with AWS cloud services, distributed architectures, asynchronous processing, and modern software engineering practices. I also have experience delivering enterprise integrations using Salesforce and MuleSoft platforms.
Throughout my career, I have worked across the full software lifecycle—from architecture and technical design to implementation, deployment, and production operations. I have contributed to projects ranging from startup products to large-scale enterprise systems, focusing on performance, maintainability, scalability, and business impact.
I enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, designing resilient APIs, optimizing backend performance, and leveraging AI technologies to build smarter products and workflows.
Core areas of expertise:
• Python (Django, FastAPI, Flask)
• REST APIs & Microservices
• IA Agents, MCP & Agentic development
• AWS Cloud Architecture
• Event-Driven Systems & Async Processing
• Salesforce & MuleSoft Integrations
• PostgreSQL, MySQL & Data Modeling
• Docker, CI/CD & DevOps Practices
• AI Integrations & Automation
• Software Architecture & System Design
I am passionate about building reliable systems, continuously learning emerging technologies, and helping organizations transform ideas into scalable software solutions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead Django Developer
Search Atlas (LinkGraph)
Jul 2024 - Present (2 years 3 months)
Led the development of new AI content generation modules using LLM & GANs to enhance SEO. Achieved a 100x performance optimization while reducing server usage and developed innovative backlinks and GBP modules that attracted new clients.
Salesforce & Mulesoft Developer
Oktana Corporation
Jan 2021 - Feb 2024 (3 years 1 month)
Architected and developed a microservice-based enterprise e-commerce platform on Salesforce. Conducted regression testing with Java JBehave and configured CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, achieving a 50x reduction in API response time.
Django & Vue.js Developer
bit2bit Americas
May 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 7 months)
Led the development of an enterprise-scale solution for B2B e-commerce, achieving over 85% code coverage and resolving all SonarQube issues in new projects. Tackled challenges like RPA and Chatbot development.
Java Web Developer (Internship)
Universidad de Lima
Feb 2017 - Jul 2018 (1 year 5 months)
Developed and maintained internal tools for staff and conducted training sessions for new interns, enhancing team productivity and tool usability.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Universidad de Lima
Bachelor's in System Engineering, Computer Science
2014 - 2018
Bachelor's in System Engineering with a focus on Computer Science. Achieved salutatorian honors and ranked tenth in the class.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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