About Aquib Shaikh

Backend Engineer | Financial Systems Specialist | Cloud Architect

Who I Am

I'm a Backend Engineer based in Mumbai, India, with a passion for architecting scalable, high-performance systems. My work revolves around financial systems, enterprise applications, and distributed architectures, leveraging tools like .NET Core (C#), Go, and Python.

What I Do

Low-Latency APIs

Optimizing performance for financial transactions and real-time systems.

Microservices

Designing resilient, distributed systems that scale with your needs.

Database Tuning

Speeding up queries with PostgreSQL and MongoDB optimizations.

Cloud & Infra

Deploying systems on AWS and Kubernetes for maximum reliability.

Experience

Software Engineer

Oneture Technologies Nov 2024 – Present
  • Modernizing Mirae Asset Capital Markets' financial infrastructure by migrating legacy JSP apps to .NET Core Web APIs.
  • Building SWIFT messaging solutions with Alliance Cloud for secure cross-border payments (MT to MX migration).
  • Developing a zero-footprint SWIFT SDK for better maintainability.
  • Integrating bond market data and transactions seamlessly.

Associate Backend Developer

Softgen Solutions LLP Sep 2023 – Sep 2024
  • Created backend services to sync financial data from Tally using .NET and Python Qt.
  • Built a secure, multitenant authentication system with PostgreSQL for data isolation.
  • Developed APIs and MongoDB services for analytics and sales tracking.
  • Designed a PDF generation service and API gateway for routing and security.

Software Developer

Furation Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Mar 2023 – May 2023
  • Enhanced Flutter web apps, improving functionality and user experience.

Cyber Security Intern

Maharashtra Cyber Dec 2022 – Jan 2023
  • Reverse-engineered malicious apps to uncover vulnerabilities and fraud mechanisms, aiding law enforcement.

Independent Software Developer

Self-Employed Aug 2020 – Jan 2023
  • Delivered 150+ projects across 23+ countries with 100% client satisfaction.
  • Focused on Python, API integrations, and automation solutions.
  • Managed full project lifecycles, from requirements to deployment.

Tech Stack

Languages

.NET Core (C#) Go Python

Databases

PostgreSQL MongoDB Oracle Database

Infrastructure

AWS Kubernetes Linux

Certifications

  • Cross Platform Mobile App Development
  • Google IT Automation with Python Professional Certificate
  • Web Scraping and API Fundamentals in Python
  • Programming, Data Structures, and Algorithms Using Python
  • IBM Full Stack Software Developer Specialization

Let’s Connect!

I’m always up for a chat about backend engineering, fintech, or scalable systems. Reach me at shaikhaquib394@gmail.com or connect on LinkedIn.