Gopal Gautam

Hi, I'm Gopal Gautam

Senior Software Engineer

Building scalable backend systems and cloud-native applications with 8+ years of experience

Sydney, NSW, Australia
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About Me

Senior Software Engineer with 8+ years of experience designing, building, and operating scalable backend systems and cloud-native applications. Strong expertise in Python, PHP, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), DevOps automation, databases, and system integration.

Proven track record delivering high-impact enterprise solutions, improving performance, reliability, and developer productivity in agile environments. Passionate about building robust systems that solve real-world problems.

8+
Years Experience
5
Companies
3
Certifications
Coding workspace

Key Strengths

End-to-end system design and development
Cloud-native and scalable architecture
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
Ownership of production systems
Clear communication and stakeholder collaboration

Technical Skills

Technology

Languages

Python PHP JavaScript SQL Bash

Backend & APIs

FastAPI Django Laravel REST APIs Authentication

Frontend

VueJS React HTML CSS

Cloud & DevOps

AWS Azure Docker CI/CD GitHub Actions

Databases

PostgreSQL MySQL MongoDB Redis

Infrastructure & Practices

Linux NGINX Agile/SCRUM System Design Performance Optimization

Professional Experience

Senior Software Engineer / Data Engineer

Sydney, Australia

Jul 2019 – Present
  • Designed and developed scalable backend services using Python and PHP supporting enterprise applications
  • Built and maintained cloud infrastructure on AWS with high availability and disaster recovery
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines improving deployment reliability and reducing release time
  • Designed data pipelines and analytics solutions using Python, SQL, and Power BI
  • Optimized database queries and application performance, reducing response times by up to 40%
  • Collaborated with product, data, and infrastructure teams in an Agile environment
  • Mentored junior developers through code reviews and technical guidance

Cloud Specialist

Sydney, Australia

Jul 2018 – Nov 2020
  • Designed and deployed cloud-native applications on AWS
  • Automated infrastructure provisioning and operational tasks using scripting
  • Led cloud migration projects with focus on security, scalability, and cost optimization

Software Engineer

Sydney, Australia

Feb 2019 – Feb 2020
  • Developed high-traffic web applications using Laravel, VueJS, Redis, and MySQL
  • Implemented caching and performance optimization strategies
  • Integrated third-party APIs and payment gateways

Software Engineer

Kathmandu

Dec 2015 – Jun 2018
  • Built data-driven applications supporting disaster risk management and public-sector systems
  • Designed RESTful services and backend systems for government and municipal platforms
  • Maintained Linux-based servers and production databases

Network Application Developer

Kathmandu

Mar 2015 – Dec 2015
  • Developed internal tools for network monitoring and CRM platforms
  • Supported production systems and performed root cause analysis

Education & Certifications

Education

Master of Information Technology

Victoria University

2018 – 2020

Bachelor of Computer Engineering

Purbanchal University

2010 – 2015

Certifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)

Get In Touch

I'm always interested in hearing about new opportunities and interesting projects. Feel free to reach out through LinkedIn or GitHub.

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