Jagadis Swain
@jagadisswain
Backend Developer at Usha Finance Service Limited
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Python/Django backend developer with 3+ years of experience building secure, maintainable web applications and REST APIs. Strong hands-on work with Django REST Framework, authentication/authorization, and PostgreSQL data modeling and optimization. Comfortable collaborating in Agile teams, doing code reviews, and shipping via Git-based workflows. Experience with Dockerized deployments, Nginx/Gunicorn, Azure DevOps CI/CD (Repos, YAML Pipelines, Environments), and cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and DigitalOcean. Basic exposure to AI/LLM API integrations.
Experience
Backend Developer
Usha Finance Service Limited
Develop and maintain Django services and REST APIs with a focus on security, reliability, and clean architecture. Implement authentication, role-based access control, and API protections (rate limits/lockouts) for sensitive flows. Work with PostgreSQL for schema design, query optimization, and performance troubleshooting. Collaborate with senior engineers on code reviews, task planning, and production issue resolution.
Junior Backend Developer
Vzure Software Network Solutions
Built and maintained Django/DRF APIs for business applications, including CRUD modules, validations, and structured error handling. Implemented JWT-based authentication and permission layers to control access across user roles. Used Postman for API testing and debugging; contributed to reusable components and shared coding standards. Supported deployments and runtime configuration using Gunicorn, Nginx, and Docker.
Programmer Analyst Trainee (Full Time)
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Assisted senior developers on Django and DRF modules, including serializers, CRUD endpoints, and basic auth logic. Implemented filtering and pagination under guidance; fixed bugs and improved code readability. Used Django ORM for database access and helped improve query performance.
Intern
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Learned SDLC fundamentals and collaborated on small Python/Django tasks, documentation, and testing support.
Education
SOA University, Bhubaneswar
Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
Computer Applications
Utkal University, Bhubaneswar
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Science
CHSE, Odisha
Class XII
HSC, Odisha
Class X