Senior Backend Developer | C++ - Java - Python - Go - AWS | Software Architect
Senior Backend Developer and Software Architect with 20+ years of experience building reliable server-side systems, APIs, and data-processing platforms. Combines hands-on engineering with requirements analysis, system design, and ownership from concept through delivery.
Proven Upwork track record: 16,777+ hours delivered, 100% Job Success, and Top Rated status, supported by long-term client relationships.
Core expertise includes:
Backend development: C++, Python, async/asyncio, Java, Go, REST APIs, microservices, HPC, and concurrent processing.
Data engineering: ETL pipelines, Apache Spark, large-scale data processing, and database design.
Cloud infrastructure: AWS, Terraform/Terragrunt, and CI/CD.
Software architecture: Requirements analysis, system design, prototyping, and development of complex business applications.
Industrial systems: simulation engines, SCADA, and OPC integrations.
A strong mathematics and physics background supports analytical problem-solving and sound technical decisions. Comfortable taking ownership of complex projects, collaborating with distributed teams, and supporting systems over the long term.
Remote-first since 2012
Available for backend development, software architecture, data engineering, and ongoing technical collaboration.
Ayrat S. earns an estimated $7.2k/mo. That's 6.3× the typical freelancer and more than 99.76% of everyone we track.