Gautam Sahu

About Gautam Sahu

I’m an Engineering Manager and Backend Engineer passionate about building scalable systems and high-performing engineering teams.With 5+ years of experience in backend development, my journey started with writing APIs and solving complex backend problems using Python and Django. Over time, I transitioned into leading projects, architecting systems, and mentoring engineers to deliver reliable and scalable software solutions.Currently, as an Engineering Manager at RVIN, I focus on:• Designing scalable backend architectures• Driving engineering execution and delivery• Mentoring developers and building strong engineering culture• Aligning technology decisions with product impactMy core expertise includes:Backend & Systems• Python• Django / Django REST Framework• Flask• API architecture and scalable service designModern Engineering & Infrastructure• Event-driven systems with Kafka• Observability using OpenSearch & Kibana• Cloud infrastructure (AWS / Azure)• Monitoring & logging systemsEngineering Impact• Optimizing backend systems for performance and scalability• Designing efficient APIs and request-handling workflows• Building production-grade distributed servicesI’m currently expanding my expertise through Scaler’s Full Stack + Generative AI program, deepening my knowledge in:• Data Structures & Algorithms• System Design• AI-powered applicationsPreviously, I worked as Backend Engineer at Codvo.ai, where I collaborated across teams to build scalable backend systems.I hold a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) from Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University, where I built a strong foundation in algorithms, systems, and programming.I strongly believe:\"Great software is built by great teams.\"I’m always open to connecting with Engineering Leaders, Backend Engineers, Architects, and professionals building large-scale systems across product companies and MNCs.Let’s connect and exchange ideas.

Experience

1. Engineering Manager

   Rvin

   Jan 2026 — Present · Riyadh, SA

   Leading backend engineering initiatives, driving design and delivery of scalable, high-performance systems• Managing and mentoring a team of engineers, focusing on growth, ownership, and engineering excellence• Designing and optimizing distributed backend architectures using Python and Django• Driving adoption of event-driven architecture (Kafka) to improve system scalability and decouple services• Improving system performance by optimizing API design, request handling, and session management strategies• Implementing observability and monitoring solutions using OpenSearch & Kibana for better debugging and system insights• Collaborating with product and cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business goals• Leading code reviews, architecture discussions, and ensuring best engineering practices across the team• Driving improvements in deployment, monitoring, and cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure)

Education

• Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University, Bhilai

  Master of Computer Applications - MCA, Computer Programming

  2018 — 2022

• Scaler Academy

  Full Stack + Generative AI Program, Computer Science / Software Engineering