Imran Malik

Lead Backend Software Engineer

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About

Highly accomplished Lead Backend Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience in designing and scaling high-performance microservices and cloud-native architectures. Proven expertise in optimizing system efficiency, automating complex workflows, and enhancing security, significantly improving operational metrics and user satisfaction. Adept at leading engineering initiatives and driving impactful solutions for complex systems.

Work Experience

Lead Software Engineer (EDI & System Integrations)

ChaiVision

Mar 2025 - Present

Led full-stack backend, infrastructure, and DevOps delivery for EDI and system integrations, automating critical operations and establishing scalable cloud-native architectures.

  • Spearheaded automation of 90%+ vendor dropship operations, scaling to 3,600+ weekly orders via fully touchless microservices built with FastAPI and deployed on GCP.
  • Reduced fulfillment time from 72 hours to under 6 minutes by developing an in-stock automation engine integrated with SellerCloud, leveraging custom FastAPI services and cloud-based warehousing workflows.
  • Architected and implemented a company-wide data pipeline and warehouse foundation using GCS, BigQuery, and Power BI, enabling comprehensive cross-team analytics for forecasting, aging, and fulfillment.
  • Built critical forecasting APIs (Reserve Distinction, Inventory Aging) in under 4 hours each using FastAPI, integrating them into operational dashboards for real-time inventory segmentation.
  • Streamlined onboarding of enterprise EDI partners (e.g., BestBuy, McKesson) and scoped modular integration layers for Wayfair and PetSmart, enabling scalable B2B workflows and automating 1,400+ freight forwarder orders.

Senior Software Engineer (backend)

Meta Signals

Aug 2024 - Feb 2025

Developed core backend microservices and improved engineering processes, significantly enhancing system security, code quality, and team efficiency.

  • Developed the authentication microservice using Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, and AWS, enabling seamless authentication across all customer-facing services.
  • Automated security vulnerability detection with Snyk in CI pipelines, resolving 90% of identified open-source issues.
  • Improved code quality through the implementation of type hinting (Black, Flake8, Mypy) and structured code reviews.
  • Reduced developer onboarding time to 3 hours by creating comprehensive documentation and guides for microservices.
  • Upgraded microservices from Python 3.9 to 3.12, resulting in improved performance and compatibility across the system.

Software Engineer (backend)

Manatal

Mar 2022 - Jun 2024

Built scalable backend APIs and optimized database performance, significantly increasing user engagement and system reliability.

  • Developed scalable APIs with FastAPI, Django, PostgreSQL, Redis, and Celery, increasing users by 120% and boosting customer satisfaction.
  • Engineered a fault-tolerant communications microservice (Python, FastAPI, MongoDB, RabbitMQ) achieving 99.99% uptime and high reliability.
  • Optimized MongoDB indexing, cutting email response times from 550ms to 120ms and reducing errors by 75%.
  • Integrated email service with Metabase, enabling 100% operational visibility and fraud detection, and increasing test coverage to 90%.
  • Implemented on-call incident management with Datadog and OpsGenie, achieving a 15-minute resolution time.

Software Engineer (full stack)

Arrivy

Jul 2020 - Feb 2022

Developed and optimized customer-facing features and backend systems, enhancing user experience and operational efficiency.

  • Developed and optimized customer-facing features using ReactJS, Python, and GCP, improving customer retention and on-time delivery.
  • Redesigned Self-Scheduling, optimizing APIs and system architecture for a 50% faster UI and enhanced user experience.
  • Automated reminders via Email, SMS, and Firebase, significantly boosting customer engagement and reducing missed appointments.

Software Engineer (Intern)

NetSol

Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

Collaborated with the marketing team to maintain and update the organization's primary landing site.

  • Supported the marketing team in maintaining the NetsolTech.com landing site, ensuring content accuracy and site functionality.

Education

Computer Science

National University of Computer And Emerging Sciences

Sep 2016 - Jul 2020

Courses

  • Software Engineering: Design Patterns, Advanced Algorithms
  • AI & ML: Deep Learning, NLP, MLOps, Computer Vision
  • Web & Cloud: Full-Stack Dev, REST, Serverless, DevOps
  • Systems & Networking: OS, Cybersecurity
  • Databases: SQL, NoSQL

Projects

YouTube | Content Creator

May 2024 - May 2024

Created motovlogging, travel, and food vlogs across Bangkok and Thailand.

WholeSaleConnections | eCommerce | SaaS

May 2024 - May 2024

Built a multi-vendor eCommerce platform with Next.js & Hostinger.

Tutor | AI-Powered Tutoring Platform | SaaS

May 2024 - May 2024

Developed an AI-driven tutoring system using ChatGPT API/Django and VueJS.

Fabric Fault Detection | Computer Vision & MLOps

May 2024 - May 2024

Developed a deep learning model for fabric defect detection.

Languages

English (Fluent)

Skills

Programming Languages & Frameworks

  • Python
  • FastAPI
  • Django
  • ReactJS
  • Next.js
  • VueJS

Architecture & Systems

  • Microservices Architecture
  • Full-Stack Development
  • REST APIs
  • Serverless Architecture
  • System Integrations
  • EDI

Databases

  • PostgreSQL
  • MongoDB
  • Cloud SQL
  • Redis
  • SQL
  • NoSQL

Cloud Platforms & DevOps

  • AWS
  • GCP (Cloud Run, Cloud Job, GCS, BigQuery)
  • CI/CD
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • DevOps
  • Firebase

Security & Quality

  • OAuth
  • OWASP
  • Snyk
  • Type Hinting
  • Black
  • Flake8
  • Mypy
  • Code Reviews
  • Test Coverage

Tools & Methodologies

  • Celery
  • RabbitMQ
  • Datadog
  • OpsGenie
  • Agile
  • Lean Execution

AI & Machine Learning

  • Deep Learning
  • NLP
  • MLOps
  • Computer Vision
  • ChatGPT API