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Amit K.

Seasoned Engineering Leader | Scalable Systems | Backend Expert

Hi there, Thanks for stopping by! I’m Amit, a seasoned Engineering Leader with over 15 years of experience delivering robust, scalable, and high-performance systems across E-Commerce, Social Media, OTT, Gaming, and Fintech domains. I specialize in building systems from the ground up, transforming ideas into production-grade platforms. I thrive on solving complex problems, designing distributed architectures, and mentoring teams to success. Whether it's taking 0-to-1 product ideas live, scaling existing platforms, or driving engineering excellence across teams, I deliver with precision and purpose. *👨‍💻 My Core Strengths:* ✅ System Design & Scalability: Architecting resilient microservices and distributed systems from scratch ✅ Backend Development: Deep expertise in PHP,Java, Node.js, Python ✅ Engineering Leadership: Building, leading, and scaling cross-functional teams (Dev, QA, DevOps) ✅ Mentorship & Growth: Cultivating talent, driving performance, and promoting a culture of ownership ✅ Cloud & DevOps: Hands-on with AWS (EC2, ECS, S3, Lambda, etc.), Docker, CI/CD, monitoring & cost optimization *🔧 Tech Toolbox:* *Languages & Frameworks:* PHP, Java, Node.js, Python, React.js, JQuery, Bootstrap, Spring Boot, Express.js, YII2, Laravel, CakePHP *Databases & Messaging:* MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch, Kafka *Cloud & Tools:* AWS (EC2, S3, ECS, RDS, Lambda, etc.), Docker, GitHub, Coralogix, Kibana, New Relic *Architecture:* Microservices, REST APIs, GraphQL, High/Low-Level Design, Performance Optimization, Scalability *APIs & Integrations:* Google Maps, Google Charts, Mailchimp, Social Media APIs *Current Interests:* Exploring AI, Generative AI, and OpenAI API to build the next wave of smart applications. As a hands-on leader, I believe in clear communication, empathy, and delivering value beyond expectations. I listen deeply, act with intention, and ensure the project moves forward with clarity and speed. Looking forward to collaborating and building something exceptional with you. Let’s connect! – Amit

🇮🇳Zirakpur, India$20/hr100% JSS4.56 (11)Since Oct 2014

Earnings and projects

MRR
$392

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#87,729 / 412k
🇮🇳Country#9,293 / 45.9k
Revenue, last 30 days
$410

Last 6 months: $2.4k

World#67,733 / 412k
🇮🇳Country#7,181 / 45.9k
Total earnings
$42k

Billed in all: $43k

World#87,313 / 412k
🇮🇳Country#12,833 / 45.9k
Per project
$3.2k

$2.4k in the last 6 months

World#52,232 / 412k
🇮🇳Country#6,062 / 45.9k
Projects, last 6 months
1
0% fixed100% hourly
World#128,092 / 412k
🇮🇳Country#14,379 / 45.9k
Projects in all
13

Across 15 contracts

47% fixed53% hourly
World#175,712 / 412k
🇮🇳Country#23,919 / 45.9k

Earnings, last 30 days

$42.6k+$410 earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$42.0k$42.5k$43.0kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

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