Location: Delhi, India Remote: Yes (worldwide), preferred Willing to relocate: Open to it for the right role
Technologies: Python, Go, PostgreSQL, Docker, Linux, AWS, Nginx, Pytorch, MERN, AI coding and open to learn
Backend engineer, ~3 years. Currently building a 9-service biometric verification platform end-to-end as a solo contractor — FastAPI + Postgres 16 with Fernet-encrypted PII and PgBouncer transaction pooling, an APScheduler container coordinating AWS Rekognition with two Java microservices for fingerprint and iris matching, plus a Kotlin Android client with offline-first sync. <a href="https://github.com/bansal247/exam_biometrics_server" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/bansal247/exam_biometrics_server
Before this, low-latency Go services at Longshot Systems (London algo-trading firm). Joined without Go, was shipping in my second month — comfortable picking up new stacks fast.
In parallel, solo client work on Upwork: 32 jobs, 1,100+ hours, 100% Job Success Score, 5.0/5.0 rating, Rising Talent badge, repeat clients. Across Python/Go automation, MERN-stack apps, ML/CV, and JS/React. Profile: upwork.com/freelancers/~01adc60eaf87e012ae .
shashubansal247 · · focus · HN ↗
Résumé/CV: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/11Bz-FduL6G6nOdf8NbhDbBZD72n" rel="nofollow">https://drive.google.com/file/d/11Bz-FduL6G6nOdf8NbhDbBZD72n...
Email: shashwatbansal247@gmail.com
GitHub: github.com/bansal247
Backend engineer, ~3 years. Currently building a 9-service biometric verification platform end-to-end as a solo contractor — FastAPI + Postgres 16 with Fernet-encrypted PII and PgBouncer transaction pooling, an APScheduler container coordinating AWS Rekognition with two Java microservices for fingerprint and iris matching, plus a Kotlin Android client with offline-first sync. <a href="https://github.com/bansal247/exam_biometrics_server" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/bansal247/exam_biometrics_server
Before this, low-latency Go services at Longshot Systems (London algo-trading firm). Joined without Go, was shipping in my second month — comfortable picking up new stacks fast.
In parallel, solo client work on Upwork: 32 jobs, 1,100+ hours, 100% Job Success Score, 5.0/5.0 rating, Rising Talent badge, repeat clients. Across Python/Go automation, MERN-stack apps, ML/CV, and JS/React. Profile: upwork.com/freelancers/~01adc60eaf87e012ae .