Koushik Basu

Senior Backend Engineer & Team Lead | PHP 8 · MySQL HeatWave · Redis · Elasticsearch · AWS · Kubernetes | SaaS · AdTech · Travel Tech · E-commerce | Open to Lead & Architect Roles

Greater Kolkata Area

About

I build backend systems that scale — and teams that deliver them. Over 10 years, I've architected high-performance infrastructure for SaaS platforms, AdTech networks, and e-commerce marketplaces across India, Sweden, and the US. I specialize in solving the hard problems: high-concurrency databases, distributed caching, legacy-to-cloud migrations, and the cross-timezone team dynamics that make or break a delivery. What I've shipped: → 30–50% backend performance gains via Redis caching and MySQL query tuning → Multi-vendor marketplace built on top of a single-seller SaaS core — complex data isolation and transaction routing at scale → Kubernetes-led containerization of legacy monoliths at Admedia, targeting 99.9% uptime → Real-time Elasticsearch with auto-suggest across millions of records → Payment & logistics integrations: Stripe, Klarna, Nets Easy, PostNord, nShift Currently at Admedia, architecting backend services for AdCenter, Stockprices.com, and Items.com — managing real-time ad delivery pipelines with PHP 8+ and MySQL HeatWave. Previously at Textalk Group/Abicart India for 5+ years as Senior Developer and Lead — owning checkout systems, leading a distributed India–Sweden team, and driving DevOps maturity through CI/CD and containerized deployments. I'm actively exploring Staff Engineer, Backend Architect, and Engineering Lead roles at product companies across India and anywhere in the World(Remote). Open to relocation.

Experience

  • Senior Software Developer at AdMedia
    Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

    High-Scale Architecture: Architecting high-concurrency backend services for premier ad networks and financial platforms, including AdCenter, Stockprices.com, and Items.com, while managing high-frequency real-time data flows and distributed sessions via Redis. Performance Engineering: Optimizing core backend services using PHP 8+ and MySQL HeatWave to maximize query execution speeds, streamline data processing, and scale ad delivery systems under heavy concurrency loads. AI-Driven Productivity: Accelerating engineering velocity and ensuring rigorous code quality by leveraging advanced AI-assisted coding tools, including Claude and GitHub Copilot, for intelligent code refactoring, rapid prototyping, and optimizing complex database logic. Modernization & Scale: Driving platform reliability initiatives and migrating legacy workflows.

  • Senior Software Developer at Textalk Group
    Mar 2020 - Aug 2025 · 5 yrs 6 mos

    Textalk Group (via Abicart India LLP & Oyster) Full Stack Developer → Lead Developer (Asia/India Team) → Senior Software Developer Mar 2020 – August 2025 I began my journey with Abicart India LLP (a Textalk subsidiary) as a Full Stack Developer on 30th March 2020. In April 2021, I was promoted to Lead Developer – Asia/India Team, successfully leading a team of 4–5 developers under the guidance of the Head of Development. Following an organizational restructuring in December 2021, I transitioned to direct employment with Textalk Group via Oyster as a Senior Software Developer, continuing to contribute to global product development. Key Responsibilities & Contributions: Designed, developed, and maintained scalable web applications and solutions. Led and mentored the Asia/India development team, driving collaboration and delivery of high-quality code. Drove technical improvements and contributed to architectural decisions for core systems. Coordinated with cross-functional teams across geographies to align engineering with business objectives.

  • Abicart ()
    • Senior Software Developer
      Mar 2020 - Aug 2025 · 5 yrs 6 mos

      Senior Software Developer – Textalk Group (via Oyster People Services Private Limited) Dec 2021 – August 2025 Transitioned to direct employment with Textalk Group via Oyster following organizational restructuring. Continued to design and build robust, scalable solutions supporting international growth. Contributed to global cross-functional collaboration, aligning engineering with strategic business objectives. Played a key role in technical improvements, system architecture, and long-term platform stability.

    • Lead Developer - Asia Team
      Apr 2021 - Dec 2022 · 1 yr 9 mos

      Lead Developer – Asia/India Team, Abicart India LLP Apr 2021 – Nov 2021 Promoted to lead the Asia/India developer team (4–5 members), driving collaboration and delivery. Oversaw the team’s coding standards, reviews, and best practices to maintain high-quality output. Mentored junior developers, fostering skill growth and stronger technical alignment. Partnered with the Head of Development on technical improvements and architectural decisions.

    • Full Stack Developer
      Mar 2020 - Mar 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Mar 2020 – Mar 2021 Designed, developed, and maintained scalable web applications for Abicart’s e-commerce platform. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth delivery of features aligned with business goals. Contributed to both frontend and backend development, improving performance and usability.

  • Trip Me ()
    • Senior Software Engineer
      Jun 2018 - Mar 2020 · 1 yr 10 mos

      Jun 2018 – Mar 2020 Led the development team at a fast-growing travel tech startup, coordinating tasks and mentoring junior engineers. Drove feature development for the trip planner & booking platform at tripme.co.in. Integrated TBO, IATA, PayU, Google & Facebook APIs for seamless travel services and payments. Built internal CRM & Lead Capture API in CodeIgniter, streamlining customer management and sales workflows. Collaborated directly with founders on product roadmap and technical strategy.

    • Software Engineer
      Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Jun 2017 – Jun 2018 Developed travel booking modules and payment gateway integrations. Optimized database design and queries for scalability and performance.

    • Junior Software Engineer
      Jun 2016 - Jun 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Jun 2016 – Jun 2017 Joined a pre-funded travel tech startup in its early stages, contributing to the initial build of tripme.co.in (PHP, MySQL, JavaScript). Assisted in frontend improvements and bug fixes that supported the platform’s first launch. Gained hands-on startup experience, working across multiple areas in a small, fast-moving team.

  • Founder at GiveUpSmoking.Xyz
    Feb 2016 - May 2016 · 4 mos

    Founded GiveUpSmoking.xyz – a web platform that helped users visualize their smoking expenses by showing money spent, potential savings, and future financial goals achievable by quitting smoking. Designed user flows, implemented savings calculators, and integrated motivational features to encourage lifestyle changes.