Dilshad Abdulla

Senior Python Developer specialising in backend development, web applications and REST APIs. Experienced with Django, Flask and FastAPI, with hands-on experience in PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, MongoDB, SQL, Pytest, Docker, Linux and Git/GitHub. Strong background in building and maintaining production web applications, SaaS platforms, e-commerce systems, CMS solutions and APIs.

Since 2019, I have continued developing software independently through real-world projects, maintaining and extending applications, learning new technologies and building Teach Cloud, a live technical platform focused on Python backend development, cloud architecture, DevOps and database engineering. Focused on writing maintainable code, testing thoroughly, solving complex technical problems and taking applications from development through deployment.

Independent Software Developer & Technical Projects - Independent Software Developer - UK

(2019-01)

• Continuously design, build, test, maintain and deploy Python applications while keeping skills current with modern backend and cloud technologies.
• Develop and maintain Teach Cloud, a live technical platform covering Python backend development, cloud architecture, DevOps, Kubernetes and database engineering.
• Build production-style features including authentication, CMS functionality, roles and permissions, blog/content management, REST APIs, testing and deployment workflows.
• Use Docker, Nginx, Linux, GitHub Actions and cloud infrastructure to practise complete application deployment and operational workflows.
• Develop an e-commerce platform using Django and Python, with ongoing framework and frontend upgrades.

Python Software Developer - Noisy Atom - Remote, London

(2021-06 - 2021-06)

• Developed and maintained Python applications using Django and Flask.
• Designed and implemented RESTful APIs for web services.
• Built automated test suites using Pytest to improve code reliability.
• Worked with PostgreSQL databases and improved backend performance.

Apps Developer & Tester (Contract) - MPC Ltd - London

(2018-06 - 2018-09)

• Migrated and upgraded applications using modern Django and Django REST Framework.
• Converted legacy PHP applications into Python-based systems.
• Performed code reviews, testing and API development.

Backend Developer (Contract) - Murphy Surveys - London

(2018-01 - 2018-04)

• Developed SaaS applications using Django and Django REST Framework.
• Built and tested APIs within Agile development cycles.
• Collaborated through GitLab and project tracking tools.

Python Full Stack Developer - Alfa Aesar (Thermo Fisher) - Cambridge

(2015-02 - 2017-11)

• Developed and maintained e-commerce platforms and backend systems.
• Built production applications including CMS, feedback and translation tools.
• Managed deployments, bug tracking and code reviews.
• Designed database systems and server environments.

Junior Web Developer - Britannic Technologies Ltd - Surrey

(2014-03 - 2014-11)

• Developed responsive web applications using HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Assisted with backend development and began working with Flask.
• Collaborated with teams to deliver client-facing web solutions.

BSc (Hons) - Computer Science (2012-01)