Usama Shaikh

Backend Engineer with 4+ years of experience building scalable web applications, RESTful APIs, and backend systems using PHP, Laravel, MySQL, Redis, and AWS. Skilled in API design, backend architecture, database design, caching, payment gateway integrations, and performance optimization. Delivered 25–40% improvements through query optimization, indexing, and system enhancements. Familiar with microservices concepts and AI-powered integrations using OpenAI APIs and RAG systems.

Backend Engineer - Houzeo - Thane, Maharashtra

(2025-05)

• Develop and maintain backend services and REST APIs for a high-traffic SaaS platform.
• Improved throughput by 30%+ through Redis caching, query optimization, and API enhancements.
• Reduced query latency by 25%+ using indexing strategies and schema optimization.
• Built proof-of-concept integrations using OpenAI APIs, RAG workflows, and embeddings-based search.

Senior Backend Developer - Zyntric Tech - Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra

(2024-02 - 2025-04)

• Led and collaborated with a team of 4+ developers, improving platform scalability and performance by 30%.
• Designed and developed REST APIs and backend services supporting multiple business-critical web applications.
• Designed and maintained backend integrations and asynchronous processing workflows.
• Implemented CI/CD pipelines, Dockerized applications, and managed cloud deployments using AWS.

Backend Developer - Parasight Solutions - Kalyan, Maharashtra

(2022-03 - 2024-01)

• Developed backend systems using Laravel and CodeIgniter, improving efficiency by 25%.
• Integrated Razorpay and PayU payment gateways, improving payment success rates by 15%.
• Built ERP and School Management Systems with RBAC and REST API integrations, improving operational efficiency by up to 40%.

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology - Mumbai University (2019 - 2022)