Pankaj Bidgar

Results-driven Python Backend Engineer with 2+ years of experience building scalable, production-ready backend systems in the core banking domain. Skilled in developing high-performance RESTful APIs using FastAPI, Django/DRF, and Flask, with expertise in PostgreSQL, Redis, Docker, and microservices architecture. Experienced in implementing secure authentication and authorization systems using JWT, OAuth2, and RBAC.

Delivered measurable business impact by improving API response times by 35%, reducing regulatory reporting effort by 60%, and automating operations to reduce manual workload by 40%. Proficient in backend architecture, database optimization, CI/CD pipelines, cloud deployment, and Agile software development.

Software Engineer — Python Backend at Altimetrik India (2024-06 – Present)

• Developed scalable RESTful APIs using FastAPI and Django for enterprise banking system services, supporting 10,000+ daily transactions across multiple client accounts.
• Improved API response performance by 35% through SQL query optimization, caching strategies, and backend workflow improvements.
• Implemented JWT + RBAC authentication for secure role-based access across banking workflows supporting Admin, Teller, and Customer roles.
• Built a double-entry bookkeeping ledger with real-time audit logging, cutting regulatory reporting preparation time by ~60%.
• Implemented Python automation scripts for report generation, reconciliation, and system health monitoring — reducing manual operational effort by 60%.
• Integrated third-party payment gateways and enterprise service APIs for end-to-end fund transfer processing.
• Participated in Agile sprint planning, debugging, production support, code reviews, and deployment activities.
• Worked with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, and Linux-based deployment environments.
• Implemented Redis distributed locking mechanisms to prevent race conditions and ensure consistency during concurrent financial transactions.

B.E. in Computer Engineering – Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering Ahilyanagar (2022 – 2025)

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – SNJB's Polytechnic Chandwad (2018 – 2021)