Gaurav is available for hire

Gaurav Jain

Verified Expert in Engineering

Software Developer

Location

Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Toptal Member Since

September 28, 2020

Gaurav is a passionate Python back-end software engineer with expertise in Django, cloud setup, and deployments, with in-depth knowledge of AWS services such as RDS, EC2, SQS/SNS, and S3. Gaurav has developed logistics, eCommerce, classified, and queuing systems and deployed applications using Docker. He is results-oriented, sharp, and enjoys delivering top products. Gaurav has experience with API integrations, API optimizations (reducing latencies), and building scalable APIs.

Python Python 3 Django Git REST APIs Amazon Web Services (AWS)MySQL Django REST Framework PostgreSQL Redis Docker Celery RabbitMQ MongoDB Apache Kafka

Portfolio

MakeMyTrip

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Python, Python 3, Celery, Apache Kafka, MongoDB...

Delivery Hero

Python, Python 3, Django, Celery, Microservices Architecture, Microservices...

Dubizzle

Django, Python, Python 3, Git, REST APIs, Amazon Web Services (AWS), MySQL...

Experience

Python - 10 years Git - 10 years Python 3 - 8 years Amazon Web Services (AWS) - 8 years Django - 8 years Celery - 6 years Django REST Framework - 5 years Docker - 4 years

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

Python, Python 3, Django, Git

The most amazing...

...Python/Django-based application I built allows users to publish their advertisements and control the entire lifecycle of their ad from placement to purchase.

Work Experience

Principal Software Engineer (Python)

2022 - PRESENT

MakeMyTrip

Led the GI Hotels tech team, ensuring the team successfully delivered goals according to the plan.
Engaged in sprint planning and code review and collaborated with other teams to remove any obstacles hindering progress.
Contributed to architectural decisions and conducted AWS cost optimization exercises to minimize the cost incurred by services.

Technologies: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Python, Python 3, Celery, Apache Kafka, MongoDB, Docker, Microservices Architecture, Microservices, Architecture, Software Architecture, APIs, API Integration, System Architecture, Web Servers, Cloud Deployment, Back-end, Back-end Development, Web Development, Technical Leadership

Software Engineer 2 (Python)

2021 - 2022

Delivery Hero

Worked as a part of the tech team that developed and managed tools and APIs for all DH companies across the globe.
Used tools and APIs, allowing easy market growth of their local product.
Efficiently managed teams locally for each brand.

Technologies: Python, Python 3, Django, Celery, Microservices Architecture, Microservices, Architecture, Software Architecture, APIs, API Integration, System Architecture, Web Servers, Cloud Deployment, Back-end, Back-end Development, Web Development

Software Engineer (Python)

2018 - 2020

Dubizzle

Collaborated with a hybrid multi-cultural team of software engineers, product managers, and designers. Developed and managed the back-end services for the property vertical.
Monitored and resolved client tickets. Apart from my routine job, I was involved in brainstorming sessions for new ideas, group code reviews, etc.
Participated in the security guild at Dubizzle, where we focused on delivering integrity, availability, and confidentiality of user data. We worked closely with the OLX global security team, where we proactively secured all the platforms.

Technologies: Django, Python, Python 3, Git, REST APIs, Amazon Web Services (AWS), MySQL, Django REST Framework, Redis, Docker, Celery, RabbitMQ, Microservices Architecture, Microservices, Architecture, Software Architecture, APIs, API Integration, System Architecture, Web Servers, Cloud Deployment, Back-end, Back-end Development, Web Development

Software Engineer (Python)

2016 - 2018

Fetchr

Joined Fetchr in the initial phase of revamping the system. I was part of the team tasked with deprecating the existing ERP monolith system.
Redesigned and developed the new logistic system using microservice architecture.
Developed and managed RESTful APIs for mobile and web apps.

Technologies: Python, Python 3, Django, Celery, Django REST Framework, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microservices, Microservices Architecture, Architecture, Software Architecture, APIs, API Integration, System Architecture, Web Servers, Cloud Deployment, Back-end, Back-end Development, Web Development

Experience

Classified Web App

A Python/Django-based application that allows end users to publish their advertisements digitally to millions of people. The users maintain control of the entire lifecycle of their ad from first placing it to the product being purchased.

Hyperlocal eCommerce App

Worked with a hyperlocal eCommerce startup that aggregated all local shopkeepers on its platform and allowed end-users to buy from the nearest shop online. I created APIs for mobile apps and web apps to consume. I got the opportunity to work on this project end to end, which involved designing, developing, and deploying the system on production.

Marketplace for Home Products and Experts

eCommerce for mobile by developing content and a community-powered eCommerce app for home products. Online content-driven interior designer and furniture marketplace. This company is inactive, as it had to shut down due to a finance crunch.

Skills

Languages

Python, Python 3

Frameworks

Django, Django REST Framework

Other

APIs, API Integration, Back-end, Back-end Development, Web Development, Architecture, Software Architecture, System Architecture, Web Servers, Technical Leadership, Computer Science, FastAPI

Libraries/APIs

REST APIs

Tools

Git, RabbitMQ, Celery

Paradigms

Microservices Architecture, Microservices

Platforms

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Docker, Apache Kafka

Storage

PostgreSQL, MySQL, Cloud Deployment, Redis, MongoDB

Education

2009 - 2013

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

The LNM Institute of Information Technology - Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Certifications

MARCH 2020 - PRESENT

Nanodegree in Machine Learning Engineer

Udacity