# Saugat Pahari

> Software Engineer Python, FastAPI, JavaScript, Java, Spring Boot, AI, Microservices

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/saugat

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
▪	Python Developer with 6 years of experience designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend services and RESTful APIs.
▪	Strong expertise in Python and Java frameworks such as Springboot, Flask, and FastAPI for developing modular, maintainable backend architectures.
▪	Extensive experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs with proper versioning, validation, error handling, and documentation.
▪	Proven ability to develop microservices-based backend solutions, enabling independent deployments and improved system resilience.
▪	Solid understanding of backend system design principles, including loose coupling, separation of concerns, and service scalability.
▪	Hands-on experience working with relational and NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB.
▪	Skilled in database design, query optimization, and data modeling to support high-volume transactional systems.
▪	Strong background in backend performance optimization, including profiling Python code, optimizing memory usage, and improving response times.
▪	Experienced in implementing authentication and authorization mechanisms, ensuring secure access to backend services and APIs.
▪	Proficient in writing clean, reusable, testable, and well-documented code following Python and industry best practices.
▪	Actively involved in code reviews, technical discussions, and architecture planning, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
▪	Experienced in debugging and troubleshooting complex production issues, performing root-cause analysis and implementing permanent fixes.
▪	Hands-on experience with Git-based version control systems, following structured branching and collaborative development workflows.
▪	Familiar with CI/CD pipelines, deployment workflows, and cloud platforms, supporting automated builds and reliable releases.
▪	Strong communicator and team player with experience collaborating across QA, DevOps, product, and frontend teams in Agile environments.

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ Paychex
Jan 2024 – Jan 2026 | Rochester, NY
▪	Design and development of scalable backend services using FastAPI and Springboot, supporting high-availability enterprise applications.
▪	Design and development of RAG based chat application for retrieving frequently asked questions and company’s policy. 
▪	Architected and implemented RESTful APIs with proper versioning, validation, and error handling to support multiple frontend and third-party integrations.
▪	Designed backend components following microservices architecture, enabling independent deployments and improved system resilience.
▪	Developed backend services for financial workflows, including transaction processing, account management, and reporting, ensuring high accuracy, consistency, and auditability of data.
▪	Implemented strict data validation, encryption, and secure data handling practices to meet financial regulatory standards such as PCI DSS, SOX, and data privacy requirements.
▪	Implemented authentication and authorization mechanisms (JWT, role-based access control) to ensure 
application security.
▪	Optimized application performance by profiling Python code, improving database queries, and implementing caching strategies.
▪	Worked closely with DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines, containerized deployments, and environment-specific configurations.
▪	Participated in architecture reviews, sprint planning, and technical design discussions, influencing long-term backend strategy.
▪	Collaborated with QA and product teams to ensure reliable releases and rapid issue resolution in production environments.
Environment:
Python, FastAPI, Django, REST APIs, Microservices Architecture, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, SQLAlchemy, Pydantic, JWT Authentication, Git, GitHub, CI/CD Pipelines, Docker, AWS (EC2, S3, RDS), Linux, Postman, Agile/Scrum.

### Software Engineer @ Verisk
Jan 2020 – Jan 2023
▪	Worked on microservices built with Node, React, Docker and Kubernetes, used Redux, Redux toolkit and Context for state management and worked on Database Modeling of React and Node.js apps. Improved the client and server response time, reduced server load by 30% and network response by 25%.
▪	Designed dynamic and multi-browser compatible web pages, built progressive web apps using JavaScript and single page application using Angular, performed test driven development using Jest and worked on Java Spring framework for backend processing of the microservices. Improved web performance by 50%.
▪	Designed and developed scalable backend modules and RESTful APIs using Python, Flask, and Django, supporting enterprise-grade applications.
▪	Assisted in architecting service-oriented backend components, enabling modular, reusable, and maintainable application design.
▪	Implemented backend business logic for data processing, validation, and seamless integration with UI and external services.
▪	Wrote and optimized SQL queries and worked with NoSQL databases to efficiently handle structured and unstructured data.
▪	Implemented authentication, authorization, and secure data handling to protect application data and services.
▪	Supported CI/CD workflows and deployment activities across development and QA environments, improving release reliability.
▪	Debugged, troubleshot, and resolved application defects, contributing to enhanced system stability and performance.
▪	Collaborated within Agile/Scrum teams, actively participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to ensure timely delivery.
Environment:
Python, Flask,React,NodeJS, Django, REST APIs, SQL, MySQL, MongoDB, JSON, HTML, CSS, Git, GitHub, CI/CD (Basic), Linux, Postman, Agile Methodology.

### Software Engineer @ ComplianceQuest
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020
▪	Developed and maintained backend applications using Django and Flask, supporting data-intensive business workflows.
▪	Built and enhanced REST APIs for CRUD operations, reporting, and integrations with external systems.
▪	Designed and maintained relational and NoSQL database schemas using PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB.
▪	Implemented data validation, transformation, and error-handling logic to improve data integrity and reliability.
▪	Collaborated with frontend teams to ensure seamless API integration and consistent application behavior.
▪	Actively contributed to code reviews, ensuring adherence to Python best practices, clean code, and maintainable architecture.
▪	Troubleshot complex backend issues, identified root causes, and implemented permanent fixes.
▪	Used Git-based version control with branching strategies to support collaborative development.
Environment:
Python, Django, Flask, RESTful APIs, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, ORM (Django ORM), SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript (Basic), Git, GitHub/GitLab, CI/CD Workflows, Docker (Basic), Cloud (AWS / Azure), Postman, Agile/Scrum


## Education
### Master's degree in Computer Science
The University of Texas Permian Basin


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/saugatpahari
- Portfolio: https://leetcode.com/u/saugat188/

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Last updated: 2026-03-29