# Debraj Paul — Dubai

**Technical Lead II — Backend / Platform Engineer**

Node.js · TypeScript · AWS · Distributed Systems

## Availability

- In Dubai now — Job Seeker Visa
- No sponsorship transfer needed
- Window: 25 Sep – 25 Dec 2026
- Location: Dubai

A UAE Job Exploration Entry Permit allows an employer to convert status to a
work permit without leaving the country — no sponsorship transfer, and no
notice period from an overseas move.

## Contact

- Email: debraj@debrajpaul.com
- WhatsApp: https://wa.me/919435221271
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debraj-paul
- GitHub: https://github.com/debrajpaul

## CV

- Dubai variant (PDF): https://debrajpaul.com/Debraj_Paul_CV_Dubai.pdf
- General (PDF): https://debrajpaul.com/Debraj_Paul_CV.pdf

## Background

Backend and platform technical lead with 11+ years designing, building, and operating distributed systems across media, fintech, food-tech, and travel. Deep hands-on expertise in Node.js/TypeScript, AWS-native architectures (Lambda, ECS, Glue, OpenSearch), Kafka-based event-driven pipelines, and GraphQL Backend-for-Frontend patterns. Architect of compliance-grade systems: GDPR/CCPA privacy-request orchestration across 6+ microservices, multi-brand async content moderation, and production-aware backfill data pipelines.

## Highlights

- 11+ years building distributed backend systems (media, fintech, food-tech, travel)
- ~50% transaction-latency reduction — Swiggy Dineout POS event pipelines
- ~95% credit-workflow automation — PT Tujuh Asia P2P lending platform
- GDPR/CCPA orchestration across 6+ microservices via OneTrust

## Open to

Senior Staff / Principal Engineer · Technical Architect. Remote-first globally · Hybrid · Hybrid globally with employer-sponsored relocation. Comfortable across time zones.

Full profile: https://debrajpaul.com/index.md · Everything in one file: https://debrajpaul.com/llms-full.txt