Smit Kevadiya - Software Engineer (Backend & API Lead)

Q: Where is Smit based?

Smit is based in Berlin, Germany .

Q: What languages does Smit speak?

Smit speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), German (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Smit have?

Smit has at least 4 years of experience. During this time, Smit has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months . Note that Smit may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Smit's latest experience?

Smit's most recent position is Software Engineer (Backend & API Lead) at Surpeats .

Q: What companies has Smit worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Smit has worked for Surpeats , DigiCode Informatik LLP , and Azzur Solutions .

Q: Which industries is Smit most experienced in?

Smit is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) and Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas is Smit most experienced in?

Smit is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Product Development , and Business Intelligence .

Q: What is Smit's education?

Smit holds a Master in Data Analytics from Berlin School of Business & Innovation (BSBI) and a Bachelor in Computer Applications from Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University .

Q: What is the availability of Smit?

Smit is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Sep 2024 - Aug 2025

1 year

Berlin, Germany

Software Engineer (Backend & API Lead)

Surpeats

Backend & API architecture: Independently architected a scalable Node.js backend and RESTful API to handle a high volume of transactions, ensuring robust data management for users, restaurants, and administrators.
Microservices & infrastructure: Engineered a sophisticated database architecture using PostgreSQL with geographic query optimization. Designed and deployed a robust infrastructure with three separate microservice servers and a database server.
Performance & scalability: Implemented Redis caching and performed SQL query optimization to improve application performance and reduce load on the database, enhancing responsiveness for real-time services.
Security & authentication: Integrated secure payment processing via Razorpay and implemented robust middleware for JWT authentication to ensure secure transactions and data integrity.
CI/CD & deployment: Established a robust CI/CD pipeline using Docker and GitHub Actions for automated and reliable deployment, showcasing fluency in modern DevOps practices.

Feb 2023 - Jun 2024

1 year 5 months

Berlin, Germany

Full Stack Engineer (Backend Focus)

DigiCode Informatik LLP

API development: Designed and implemented a range of RESTful APIs to serve as the core business logic layer for multiple client applications.
Database management: Managed database schemas and data persistence using MongoDB, ensuring data integrity and efficient query performance.
Cloud deployment: Deployed and maintained business-critical applications on AWS infrastructure, managing server configurations and ensuring application stability.
Technical collaboration: Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications for backend services.

Jan 2021 - Sep 2022

1 year 9 months

Berlin, Germany

Software Engineer

Azzur Solutions

Architectural migration: Led the migration of a monolithic application to a microservices architecture on AWS, resulting in a 25% reduction in server costs.
Performance engineering: Engineered a custom load balancer in Go, utilizing concurrency to efficiently distribute traffic and achieve 98.5% uptime for the service.
Data optimization: Optimized complex SQL queries for internal reporting tools, cutting report generation time from 15 seconds to 3 seconds, significantly improving data-driven decision-making.

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology (4 years) and Food and Beverage (1 year).

Information Technology

Food and Beverage

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Information Technology (4 years), Product Development (2.5 years), and Business Intelligence (1.5 years).

Information Technology

Product Development

Business Intelligence

Summary

Results-driven Backend Software Engineer with over 3 years of experience in architecting, building, and deploying scalable and high-performance server-side applications. I specialize in designing robust RESTful APIs and microservices using Node.js, TypeScript, and Ruby. My expertise spans across PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis, and includes comprehensive knowledge of cloud infrastructure on AWS and GCP. Proven ability to optimize system performance, ensure reliability, and implement secure data solutions, making me a valuable contributor to any engineering team focused on building a strong, reliable backend.

Skills

Javascript (Es6+)
Typescript
Python
Sql
Node.js
Express.js
Ruby On Rails
Postgresql
Mysql
Mongodb
Redis
Aws (Ec2, S3)
Gcp (Cloud Run, Pubsub)
Docker
Github Actions
Terraform
Ci/cd
Nginx
Microservices Architecture
Restful Apis
System Design
Data Modeling
Agile
Git

Languages

English

Advanced

German

Intermediate

Education

Sep 2022 - May 2024

Berlin School of Business & Innovation (BSBI)

Master of Science, Data Analytics · Data Analytics · Berlin, Germany

Jun 2018 - Jun 2021

Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University

Bachelor of Computer Applications · Computer Applications · Bhavnagar, India

Profile

Created

October 2025

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Where is Smit based?

Smit is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Smit speak?

Smit speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), German (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Smit have?

Smit has at least 4 years of experience. During this time, Smit has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months. Note that Smit may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Smit be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Smit would be well-suited for roles such as: Software Engineer (Backend & API Lead), Full Stack Engineer (Backend Focus), Software Engineer.

What is Smit's latest experience?

Smit's most recent position is Software Engineer (Backend & API Lead) at Surpeats.

What companies has Smit worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Smit has worked for Surpeats, DigiCode Informatik LLP, and Azzur Solutions.

Which industries is Smit most experienced in?

Smit is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas is Smit most experienced in?

Smit is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Business Intelligence.

What is Smit's education?

Smit holds a Master in Data Analytics from Berlin School of Business & Innovation (BSBI) and a Bachelor in Computer Applications from Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University.

What is the availability of Smit?

Smit is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Smit?

Smit's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.