Full Stack Developer | Node.js | TypeScript | React.js | Next.js | AWS | Docker | Microservices | Cognizant
Full Stack Developer with 4.5+ years of experience building scalable, high-performance web applications across BFSI and enterprise domains. Currently working at Cognizant, delivering secure and cloud-native solutions for US-based clients. I specialize in backend development using Node.js, TypeScript, and Express.js, while also building modern, responsive user interfaces with React.js and Next.js. My expertise includes RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, AWS cloud services, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and database optimization. Over the years, I have successfully delivered enterprise-grade applications, optimized API performance, improved deployment efficiency, and enhanced user experiences for large-scale platforms. I am passionate about writing clean, maintainable code and solving complex technical challenges. Core Expertise Full Stack Development Node.js & TypeScript React.js & Next.js REST API Development Microservices Architecture AWS Cloud Services Docker & CI/CD PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB Performance Optimization Production Support I am always open to connecting with technology professionals, recruiters, and industry leaders. Shikhar GuptaPhone: +91 99 176 39717Email: [email protected]: [email protected]
Cognizant
Mar 2025 - Present · Pune City
• Designing and developing scalable enterprise applications using React.js, Next.js, Node.js, and TypeScript. • Building secure RESTful APIs and microservices for US-based financial clients. • Integrating AWS services including Lambda, S3, and API Gateway. • Automating deployments through Docker and CI/CD pipelines. • Optimizing application performance, security, and scalability
Wipro
Apr 2022 - Feb 2025 · Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
• Developed scalable web applications for BFSI clients. • Designed REST APIs and optimized backend services. • Built modern frontend applications using React.js and Next.js. • Supported production deployments and incident resolution.
NTT DATA GLOBAL DELIVERY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED
Nov 2021 - Apr 2022 · Noida
• Provided L2 production support for enterprise applications. • Managed incidents, performed root cause analysis, and supported releases. • Executed SQL queries and collaborated with cross-functional teams.
NTT DATA GLOBAL DELIVERY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED
Oct 2021 - Nov 2021 · Noida
• Gained exposure to financial industry workflows, user expectations, and system constraints. • Developed a strong foundation in team communication and structured problem-solving. • Learning about how the mainframe technologies work in banking industry.
Cognizant
03/2025 - Current · Pune, India
Designed and developed scalable full-stack applications using React.js, Next.js, Node.js, and TypeScript. Built secure RESTful APIs and backend microservices with authentication, validation, and structured error handling. Integrated AWS S3, Lambda, and API Gateway. Containerized applications with Docker and automated deployments through CI/CD pipelines. Implemented reusable UI components, optimized frontend performance, collaborated in Agile environments, and provided production support and debugging.
Wipro
04/2022 - 02/2025 · Greater Noida, India
Developed and maintained scalable web applications for BFSI clients. Designed REST APIs using Node.js and Express.js, optimized database queries, implemented authentication and authorization, and built responsive interfaces using React.js and Next.js. Collaborated with QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders and supported production deployments and incident resolution.
NTT DATA
11/2021 - 04/2022 · Noida, India
Provided L2 application support for enterprise applications, investigated and resolved production incidents, performed root cause analysis, and collaborated with development, infrastructure, and database teams. Assisted with deployments, release validation, environment monitoring, SQL-based data validation, reporting, and ITSM documentation.
Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer Science And Engineering
Aug 2017 - Sep 2021
+2, PCM
Jul 2014 - May 2016
HIGH SCHOOL, GENERAL SCIENCE
Apr 2013 - May 2014
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech), Computer Science & Engineering
2021
• Built a large-scale digital banking platform for a US financial services client. • Developed secure APIs and responsive frontend modules. • Improved API performance by 35% and reduced deployment time by 60%. • Implemented AWS integrations, JWT authentication, and Docker-based CI/CD.
Designed and developed 10+ scalable REST APIs using Node.js, Express.js, Next.js, MongoDB, MySQL, AWS, and Docker. Implemented authentication, validation, error handling, query optimization, AWS S3 and API Gateway integration, and Docker-based CI/CD deployments.