Rikesh B.
Full Stack Developer with over 10 years of experience designing and delivering scalable, high-performance web applications across frontend and backend technologies. Proficient in Vue.js, React.js, Node.js, Python (Django), and PHP ecosystems, with exposure to SIEM-driven solutions for monitoring and automation. Strong expertise in building RESTful APIs, managing asynchronous operations, and architecting secure, efficient systems. Brings end-to-end development experience across the full software development lifecycle, from requirement analysis to deployment and optimization, consistently delivering reliable and scalable solutions.
- Developed and maintained scalable web and mobile applications using Flutter, React, Node.js, and Firebase.
- Designed and implemented cross-service integrations with HubSpot CRM, SendGrid, and Firebase Authentication, including a custom lazy re-hashing solution to resolve SCRYPT key migration issues.
- Delivered end-to-end product features, including a client-facing signing portal, automated digest and reminder notifications, and dual-Firestore access routing.
- Identified and remediated critical production security vulnerabilities, including an open-write Cloud Storage configuration and plaintext password exposure.
- Managed deployments across production, sandbox, and audit environments, maintaining environment consistency and minimising deployment drift.
- Troubleshot complex production, backend, authentication, and third-party integration issues, ensuring system reliability and uninterrupted service.
- Developed and implemented RESTful APIs along with third-party integrations, focusing on security, scalability, and efficient system communication.
- Spearheaded API design and external service integrations, incorporating authentication mechanisms, data validation, and optimized request processing.
- Managed integration of internal and external APIs with strong error handling, caching techniques, and performance enhancements.
- Built and optimized API interaction layers between Vue.js frontend and Laravel backend, ensuring smooth, secure, and high-performing data flow.
- Support the development and maintenance of a monorepo architecture consisting of modular and reusable components.
- Lead backend development for large-scale e-commerce platforms serving clients across the Nordic region of Europe.
- Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs using Laravel, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
- Contribute to architectural decision-making, including system design and modular backend structures.
- Actively gather and analyze client requirements, translating business needs into robust technical solutions.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers through code reviews, best practices, and technical knowledge sharing.
- Created an Angular admin workspace for inventory, expenses, and regulatory reporting.
- Synchronized online and offline operations, ensuring smooth omnichannel customer experience.
- Delivered end-to-end web solutions using Laravel, WordPress, Node.js/Express.js, Vue.js, and Django across multiple client projects.
- Planned, organized, and executed projects efficiently, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
- Translated business requirements into technical solutions, contributing innovative ideas and improvements to project outcomes.
- Maintained and enhanced existing applications by adopting modern, efficient, and scalable technologies.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth development and deployment processes.
- Mentored junior developers through code reviews, technical guidance, and best practices to improve overall team performance.
- Contributed to multiple ongoing web projects with a primary focus on CakePHP-based application development.
- Delivered assigned development tasks within defined timelines while maintaining code quality standards.
- Collaborated closely with team members and management through clear and effective communication.
- Analyzed requirements and implemented efficient, maintainable solutions to support project objectives.
- Proposed and implemented new ideas and improvements for internal and in-house projects.
- Supported and trained interns by introducing company workflows, development standards, and core PHP/CakePHP concepts.
- Contributed to multiple challenging web development projects with a primary focus on CakePHP.
- Took ownership of technical challenges by analyzing issues and implementing effective solutions promptly.
- Supported successful execution of release plans by meeting development milestones defined by the Project Manager.
- Gained hands-on development experience while adhering to project requirements and delivery timelines.
- Reduced QA- and client-reported issues through careful implementation, testing, and iterative improvements.
- Collaborated closely with Team Leads and team members, while learning and applying industry-standard coding, testing, and delivery practices.