NIkhil Raj

Backend Software Engineer

India 1+ yrs exp 87 · Excellent

About

Backend Software Engineer with production experience across Java/Spring Boot services and full-stack platforms, plus independent projects in API design, data pipelines, and cloud deployment. Strong in root cause analysis, reliability, and CI/CD, with hands-on use of AI coding tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude, Codex). Seeking to bring backend and platform engineering skills to DoorDash's Data User Platform team.

Skills & Expertise (34)

JavaScript Intermediate

5.5/10

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Typescript Intermediate

5.5/10

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Java Intermediate

5.5/10

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SQL Intermediate

5.5/10

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Root Cause Analysis Intermediate

5.0/10

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Agile Intermediate

5.0/10

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CSS3 Intermediate

5.0/10

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HTML5 Intermediate

5.0/10

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GitHub Copilot Intermediate

5.0/10

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Git Intermediate

5.0/10

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Log Analysis Intermediate

5.0/10

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RESTful API Design Intermediate

5.0/10

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Spring Boot Intermediate

5.0/10

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Express.js Intermediate

5.0/10

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Node.js Intermediate

5.0/10

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Microservices Intermediate

4.5/10

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AWS Intermediate

4.5/10

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Docker Intermediate

4.5/10

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Angular Intermediate

4.5/10

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React.js Intermediate

4.5/10

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C++ Beginner

4.0/10

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System Design Beginner

4.0/10

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Tailwind CSS Beginner

4.0/10

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Codex Beginner

4.0/10

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Claude Beginner

4.0/10

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Ansible Beginner

4.0/10

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Jenkins Beginner

4.0/10

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EC2 Beginner

4.0/10

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Socket.IO Beginner

4.0/10

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Oracle Database Beginner

4.0/10

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Postgresql Beginner

4.0/10

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MongoDb Beginner

4.0/10

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Test-Driven Development TDD

Work Experience

Software Engineer Apprentice

S&P Global

Jul 2025 - Jul 2026

Owned end-to-end resolution of client-reported production defects across a multi-client, large-scale enterprise platform — from root cause identification through fix implementation and client validation. Performed Root Cause Analysis (RCA) by examining application logs, SQL query outputs, and system traces to isolate defect origins in backend services and database procedures, improving reliability of production systems. Shipped bug fixes across the full stack — Java, Spring Boot, Angular, TypeScript, Oracle Database — following Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices in a fast-paced delivery environment. Collaborated directly with Business Analysts and client teams to translate requirements into technical solutions, demoing fixes and ensuring alignment before deployment. Used AI coding tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude, Codex) to accelerate debugging, code generation, and RCA turnaround on day-to-day defect fixes.