Backend Developer specializing in building scalable, secure, and maintainable APIs with a focus on clean architecture, modular design, and optimized performance. Skilled in designing RESTful services, implementing robust authentication, caching strategies, and real-world edge case handling. Experienced in delivering production-ready backends with automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and clear documentation. Adept at collaborating cross-functionally to design solutions that emphasize developer experience and long-term usability. Key Skills • Languages & Frameworks: JavaScript (ES6+), Node.js, Express.js, Mongoose • Databases: MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Redis (Upstash) • Backend & Architecture: RESTful API Design, JWT Authentication, bcrypt, helmet, express-rate-limit, Clean Architecture (Controller-Service-Repository) • Testing & Documentation: Jest, Supertest, Swagger (OpenAPI), Postman • Tools & DevOps: Git, GitHub Actions, Railway, Render, Vercel, Jira