Arish Shaikh

Results-oriented Senior Backend Engineer with 9+ years of hands-on experience designing and operating high-scale Node.js and AWS serverless platforms. Expert in building secure APIs, optimizing DynamoDB access patterns, and implementing fault-tolerant event-driven architectures in TypeScript. Proven record of reducing API latency by ~40%, architecting systems handling 500,000+ daily requests, and delivering production-grade solutions across healthcare, insurtech, and public sector domains.

Open to Senior, Lead, or Staff Engineer roles.

Senior Software Developer at Mastek (2023-07 – Present)

Built and maintained scalable backend services for the NHS Volunteering platform using Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS serverless technologies.

• Built and maintained scalable backend services for the NHS Volunteering platform using Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS serverless technologies.
• Implemented REST APIs with proper validation, versioning, error handling, and JWT/OAuth security across production environments.
• Ensured compliance with NHS accessibility standards (WCAG) and delivered secure, production-grade frontend features.
• Configured CloudWatch logs, metrics, and alarms for full production observability and incident response.
• Maintained local development environments using LocalStack and Docker for environment parity.
• Collaborated with cross-functional Agile teams using Jira and Confluence for sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.

Senior Backend Engineer at NeoSoft Technologies (2022-05 – 2023-07)

Led backend development of an advanced chronic care management platform using Node.js, TypeScript, AWS, and GraphQL.

• Led backend development of an advanced chronic care management platform using Node.js, TypeScript, AWS, and GraphQL.
• Designed secure, high-availability APIs for exercise tracking and online doctor consultation features serving patients with chronic conditions.
• Built event-driven workflows with SQS/SNS for asynchronous processing, improving system resilience and service decoupling.
• Optimized DynamoDB table design using query-first principles and GSIs, improving read performance and reducing costs.
• Contributed to CI/CD pipeline automation for streamlined, repeatable production deployments.

Senior Software Engineer at IorTa Technology Solutions (2021-04 – 2022-05)

Led development of a Node.js-based insurtech platform handling policy management, claims processing, and customer engagement.

• Led development of a Node.js-based insurtech platform handling policy management, claims processing, and customer engagement.
• Built and integrated REST APIs across multiple insurance verticals including life, vehicle, and vessel insurance.
• Designed scalable backend modules with proper validation, error handling, and production monitoring.
• Collaborated closely with business stakeholders in Agile sprints to deliver insurance automation features on schedule.

Software Engineer at Webuzo – Softaculous (2019-10 – 2021-04)

Lead developer on Webuzo, a cPanel-like control panel enabling deployment of web and system apps on VMs and cloud infrastructure.

• Lead developer on Webuzo, a cPanel-like control panel enabling deployment of web and system apps on VMs and cloud infrastructure.
• Owned both frontend and backend development with strong Linux/Bash expertise for server-side operations.
• Managed and automated deployment of apps including Apache, NGINX, PHP, MongoDB, MySQL, and Node.js.
• Maintained high-uptime server infrastructure and implemented automated scripts for provisioning and monitoring.

Founder at Huzari Software Solutions (2019-01 – 2019-10)

Founded a software consultancy delivering productivity-focused web applications for SMEs.

• Founded a software consultancy delivering productivity-focused web applications for SMEs.
• Managed end-to-end product delivery from requirement gathering to deployment and client support.

Junior Web Developer at Cepheisys (2017-05 – 2019-01)

Developed customized web and desktop applications for SMEs covering inventory, billing, e-commerce, and logistics.

• Developed customized web and desktop applications for SMEs covering inventory, billing, e-commerce, and logistics.
• Built apps for tour operators, a shipping company's online ordering system, and e-commerce platforms.
• Managed and maintained client servers ensuring high availability and security.

BSc in Computer Science – Mumbai University (2014 – 2017)