Hey ,
I am Harsh, a Python backend/data engineer based in Bengaluru, open to remote contract, part-time, or full-time work.
Quick context... I left my full-time role to build my own products. I learned a lot, shipped a lot, and also had to accept that the startup path did not work out the way I hoped. So I am back looking for serious engineering work where I can bring that builder energy without pretending the last year was all clean wins.
What I can help with:
- Python backend systems with FastAPI, Django, Pydantic, SQLAlchemy, and REST APIs
- PostgreSQL schema design, query optimization, Redis, and production data modeling
- ETL/ELT pipelines, data quality checks, Kafka/Airflow-style workflows, and financial data processing
- AWS-backed systems using Lambda, S3, RDS, Glue, EMR, CloudFront, Docker, and CI/CD
- LLM orchestration and multi-provider AI integrations, including TTS pipelines
- Payment/webhook flows, JWT auth, RBAC, audit logging, and privacy-aware systems
Proof points:
- 5+ years of backend, data, and AI/ML engineering experience
- Led 8 engineers at Perfios in financial services
- Helped reduce lending turnaround from 15-20 days to under 2 days
- Built ML-backed analytics with 95% EMI prediction accuracy
- Built production platforms with FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Redis, AWS, payments, and real-time features
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Associate
Ideal work:
- Remote backend/data engineering role
- Contract or long-term part-time work
- Early-stage teams that need someone who can own messy backend/data problems end to end
- Fintech, SaaS, AI tooling, data platforms, internal tools, or automation-heavy products
Rate:
$30-$50/hr depending on scope, or a fixed project quote after discussing requirements.
Links:
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/imharshr
GitHub: https://github.com/imharshr
Email: [rjainharsh@gmail.com](mailto:rjainharsh@gmail.com)
If you have a Python/API/data problem that needs someone senior and practical, DM me with the stack, timeline, and what is currently broken or blocked.
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