**Professional Summary**: Experienced **Senior Backend Engineer** with 8+ years of hands-on development using modern technologies like **.NET, C#, Node.js, and Python**. Specialized in building **scalable, high-availability backend systems** for cloud environments (**AWS, Azure**) and powering products with hundreds of thousands of daily active users — particularly in the **gaming industry**. Proven ability to thrive in **Agile/Scrum** teams and high-performance environments. Strong advocate for clean architecture, performance optimization, and a seamless player experience. **️**Technical Skills & Tools**: **Languages**: C#,.NET, Python, Node.js **Cloud Platforms**: AWS, Azure, Cloud Infrastructure **Databases**: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB **Architecture**: Microservices, REST APIs, event-driven systems **Best Practices**: CI/CD pipelines, unit testing, load/stress testing, automation **DevOps Collaboration**: Docker, Kubernetes, monitoring tools **Agile Methodologies**: Scrum, Kanban, continuous delivery **Bonus Skills**: AI, Data Analytics, test automation, live operations support ***Gaming & Product Experience**: 5+ years building and supporting products with **100K+ DAUs** Deep experience working in **cross-functional teams** with DevOps, QA, and Product Proficient in handling **live releases**, hotfixes, and operational monitoring Comfortable navigating the demands of **real-time multiplayer** and interactive platforms **️**Key Responsibilities**: Develop and maintain **core backend services** with a focus on performance, reliability, and security Design and implement scalable features in **cloud-native architectures** Write clean, well-documented code with **unit, functional, and load testing** Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to make **technical decisions** Conduct peer code reviews to ensure consistency across the codebase Support live environments and troubleshoot production issues Actively participate in **Agile ceremonies**: standups, sprint planning, retrospectives