Unnati Arya

I'm a Backend Software Engineer with 3+ years of experience building scalable backend systems, distributed applications, and cloud-native infrastructure. I specialize in Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, Docker, and AWS, with a strong focus on designing reliable, high-performance systems that operate at scale.

In my current role at Akamai Technologies, I develop backend services and infrastructure automation for distributed platforms. I've designed Kubernetes-native deployments, implemented PostgreSQL backup and disaster recovery workflows using CloudNativePG, built AI-powered infrastructure automation prototypes, and improved production observability with OpenTelemetry and Grafana. Previously, I developed backend services supporting over 20,000 concurrent users and improved API performance by 30% through database optimization, caching, and asynchronous processing.

I'm passionate about distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, developer platforms, and solving complex engineering problems. I enjoy taking projects from concept to production, optimizing system performance, and building software that is scalable, reliable, and easy to maintain. Outside of work, I continuously explore emerging technologies through hands-on projects, including real-time streaming systems, AI infrastructure, Kubernetes operators, and cloud-native platforms.

I'm looking to join an ambitious engineering team where I can contribute to building products at scale, work on challenging technical problems, and continue growing alongside talented engineers.