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Rakesh Loka

@rakeshloka

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Python backend developer specializing in scalable APIs, microservices, and test-driven delivery.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek backend roles building scalable API-driven systems in Agile teams, with opportunities for technical ownership, mentorship, and cloud-native deployment.

I am a results-driven Python backend developer with over four years of experience building scalable backend systems and RESTful APIs for enterprise insurance and education technology products.

I have strong expertise in Django, Flask, FastAPI, microservices, event-driven architectures with Kafka, and relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and Redis.

I deliver high-quality, well-tested code (90%+ coverage at prior roles), automate deployments with Docker and CI/CD practices, and work effectively in Agile/Scrum teams across multiple sprint cycles.

I mentor junior developers, design robust API-driven solutions, and have a track record of reducing processing times, lowering production bugs, and delivering systems with high uptime and low incident rates.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Software Developer

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Wipro

Sep 2025 - Present (6 months)

Architected and developed RESTful APIs using Python and Django for the Class Cover application, reducing booking time by 75% and lowering administrative overhead by 40%. Delivered production-ready code with 95%+ unit test coverage across 12+ sprint cycles.

Python Django REST APIs PostgreSQL Unit Testing Agile CI CD Docker Git

Software Engineer

Tavant Technologies

Jan 2022 - Sep 2025 (3 years 8 months)

Developed microservices-based insurance policy system using Python, Flask, and Apache Kafka handling 10,000+ transactions daily and achieving 99.9% uptime; engineered APIs that reduced processing time by 50% and improved customer satisfaction by 35%.