Nitin Mangotra

Senior Backend Engineer | Distributed Systems | Golang | Python | Microservices | Cloud Infrastructure | Platform Engineering | Nutanix

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

About

Backend and Distributed Systems Engineer with 8+ years of experience designing, building, and scaling cloud-native platforms, backend services, and developer infrastructure. Currently working as Member of Technical Staff (MTS-3) at Nutanix, leading backend platform initiatives using Golang and Python. Experienced in distributed systems, microservices, REST/gRPC APIs, cloud infrastructure, automation frameworks, and scalable backend architectures. Strong track record of delivering high-impact engineering solutions across platform engineering, API frameworks, testing infrastructure, developer productivity, and system modernization initiatives. Passionate about solving complex scalability, reliability, and performance challenges while driving engineering excellence through system design, code reviews, mentoring, and technical leadership. Core Skills: • Golang, Python, Java • Distributed Systems & Microservices • Backend & Platform Engineering • REST APIs, gRPC • PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB • Kubernetes, Docker, AWS • System Design & Scalability • Performance Optimization & Observability Open to international opportunities and relocation for impactful engineering roles in backend, platform, cloud infrastructure, and distributed systems

Experience

  • Member of Technical Staff - 3 at Nutanix
    Feb 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Content Creator at YouTube
    Jun 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 1 mo

  • Software Engineer II at Honeywell
    May 2022 - Feb 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    - Designed and developed internal web applications (P4EP) using React frontend and Python backend to support employee engagement and data management workflows. - Collaborated with DevOps and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, improve system stability, and support production reliability. - Worked closely with clients and business stakeholders to gather requirements, align project goals, and deliver data-driven solutions. - Led a team of 3 junior developers, assigning tasks, conducting reviews, and facilitating Agile/Scrum ceremonies to ensure timely delivery. - Built Python-based data integration and automation scripts to aggregate data from PostgreSQL, Snowflake, Salesforce, JIRA, Excel, and APIs, feeding directly into Power BI dashboards. - Contributed to AI/ML-based causal analysis systems to identify root causes and optimize operational and business processes.

  • Associate Software Engineer at BOLD
    Apr 2021 - May 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos

    - Deployed and managed Flask-based REST APIs across DEV, PERF, STG, and PROD environments using Jenkins and Docker to ensure reliable releases. - Collaborated closely with Data Science teams to integrate Flask APIs with machine learning models, supporting smooth model deployment workflows. - Developed and optimized backend services and Flask APIs, contributing to the enhancement and stability of internal web applications.

  • Python Developer at Enuke Software Pvt Ltd
    Oct 2019 - Apr 2021 · 1 yr 7 mos

    - Built and maintained end-to-end backend systems using Python and Django, delivering robust REST APIs and reliable database-driven applications. - Worked directly with clients for requirement gathering, analysis, and system design, translating business needs into technical solutions. - Led client discussions and successfully secured and delivered an Odoo project within 5 weeks, resulting in high client satisfaction and multiple follow-up projects for the company. - Integrated frontend interfaces using React, Angular, and Vue, ensuring smooth interaction with backend services and a responsive user experience.