Naveen Kumar J

About Me

Backend Developer with hands-on experience building scalable backend services using Django and PostgreSQL, along with cloud deployment experience on AWS. Experienced in designing RESTful APIs, implementing event-driven features using Django Signals, and developing automation scripts in Python. Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, containerization with Docker, and Linux environments, with a focus on building reliable and scalable backend systems.

Programming Languages

Python SQL

Backend Development

Django REST API Development API Design

Databases

PostgreSQL MySQL

Cloud Platforms

Amazon Web Services

DevOps & CI/CD

Docker Jenkins Terraform

Cloud Networking

VPC Subnets Route Tables Security Groups NAT Gateway Internet Gateway

Soft Skills

Leadership Problem Solving Creativity Adaptability

Professional Experience

Software Developer Intern

Sekel Tech

Pune, India

Dec 2025 – Present

Developed and maintained RESTful APIs using Django for backend services supporting enterprise applications.
Worked on an Order-to-Cash (O2C) product, contributing to backend feature development and database integration.
Implemented dynamic notification triggering using Django Signals, enabling automated email and SMS notifications based on application events.
Built and integrated new backend features and API endpoints supporting business workflows and system automation.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to debug issues, improve API performance, and enhance backend architecture.

Featured Projects

Jobify (Job Board Platform)

A Django-based job board where employers post openings and candidates apply with resumes. Features include role-based accounts, advanced search, profile management, and application tracking. It streamlines hiring by enabling efficient job posting, candidate discovery, and organized management of applications.

Key Features:

Role-based access for employers and candidates
Post and manage job openings efficiently
Upload resumes and track applications easily
Advanced job search with multiple filters
Secure login and signup using AllAuth
Comprehensive user profile management system

Python Django HTML CSS JavaScript SQLite Django AllAuth Cloudinary

Deployment of a 3-Tier Web Application using AWS

Deployed a 3-tier web application on AWS with separate web, application, and database layers, leveraging AWS services to ensure scalability, fault tolerance, and security. This project highlights a deep understanding of distributed systems and cloud engineering principles.

Architecture Highlights:

Deployed web, application, and database tiers on AWS
Configured EC2 instances for frontend and backend hosting
Implemented Auto Scaling and Load Balancer for high availability
Used RDS for managed database operations
Stored static and media files in S3 buckets
Managed secure networking using VPC, subnets, and IAM roles

AWS EC2 S3 RDS IAM VPC NAT Gateway Security Groups

Certifications & Workshops

Cloud Computing Workshop

Cloud Computing Foundations

RAMPeX Technologies

Fullstack Web Development

Udemy Bootcamp

Certification

Education

Bachelor of Technology

AI & Data Science

Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology

CGPA: 8.12

2022 – Present

Higher Secondary Education

Karaikudi Maharishi Vidya Manddir

87%

2021 – 2022

Secondary School Education