Seeking remote opportunities at the intersection of software engineering and cybersecurity, with an emphasis on backend systems and infrastructure.
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Shashwat Acharya
@shashwatacharya
Backend Software Engineer building clean, scalable Python REST APIs and production systems.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
Software engineer with experience in backend systems, infrastructure automation, and security-focused projects. Currently working in a remote environment and seeking opportunities in backend engineering, platform engineering, or cybersecurity where I can contribute to reliable systems, take ownership, and continue growing technically.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Current
Software QA Engineer
Jifjaff
Oct 2025 - Present (8 months)
Responsible for Testing the Latest build of the application and designing system to handle the throughput without making it feeling laggy
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Network Research Intern
SRM University India Internet Foundation
Aug 2024 - Nov 2024 (3 months)
Built Python automation for high-volume DNS data analysis and anomaly detection. Developed modular scripts for scalable packet inspection workflows using Scapy, dnspython, and socket-based DNS request/response handling.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Bachelors of Technology, Computer Science with Cybersecurity
2021 - 2025
Grade: 8.6
Graduated with Computer Science with specialization in Cybersecurity
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech), Computer Science Engineering (Cybersecurity)
Grade: CGPA: 8.7/10
Pursued a B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering with specialization in Cybersecurity, achieving a CGPA of 8.7/10.
SS
Shiv Vani Model Sr. Sec. School
Higher Secondary Education, Higher Secondary Education
Completed Higher Secondary Education in March 2021 in Delhi, India.
SS
Shiv Vani Model Sr. Sec. School
Secondary Education, Secondary Education
Completed Secondary Education in March 2019 in Delhi, India.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Looking for a job
Location
IndiaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
50k+ USD
Job categories
Skills
RemotePythonSQLCMakePenetration TestingLinux System AdministrationC#LinuxREST APIsRESTful APIsProduction SystemsWorkflow AutomationSystems DesignDebuggingPerformance OptimizationReliability EngineeringPostgreSQLRelational DatabasesObject Oriented ProgrammingAuthorization SystemsGithub WorkflowsCI CDPacket Inspection WorkflowsScapyDnspythonSocket ProgrammingEncryptionMicroservice ArchitectureData StructuresPython ProgrammingGitHubGmail
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