Gauravjeet Pahuja
Senior Software Engineer, Engineering Leader
Canada
Summary
- Software architect and engineering leader with 13+ years building scalable web platforms — from enterprise Drupal (v7–v11) at Acquia to modern JavaScript/Node.js SaaS systems.
- Recent work spans production-grade RAG platforms (Node.js, n8n, Qdrant, OpenAI) with hybrid search, SSE streaming, guardrails, and Redis-backed observability — alongside ongoing full-stack delivery in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and PHP
- Track record of technical leadership: mentoring developers toward promotion, establishing CI/CD pipelines and PR policies, and delivering complex migrations (standalone AWS → Acquia Cloud Site Factory) and optimizations (50%+ database reduction) for enterprise clients
- Triple Certified Drupal Expert. Acquia Certified Developer. Google AI Essentials.
Skills
Languages & Frameworks JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Nodejs, PHP, Nextjs, Angular
CMS & Platforms Drupal 7–11, Acquia Cloud Site Factory, WordPress
Data & AI RAG architecture, Qdrant, OpenAI API, Redis, MySQL, vector search
DevOps & Tooling Git, CI/CD (Jenkins, CircleCI, GitHub Actions), Docker, AWS, n8n
Technical Leadership
Testing & Quality: Jest, Cypress
Multi-Tenant SaaS
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
Certificates
Work History
Technical Architect
Acquia
Full-time, Remote
06.2021 - 03.2024
- Architected shared configuration strategy across a multitenant Acquia Cloud Site Factory (ACSF) platform without a base-site template — enabling consistent module activation (logging, security hardening) and release discipline across all tenant sites.
- Cut a production database from 9GiB to 4GiB by auditing
stale content and redundant revisions, and established the audit pattern reused by the team across subsequent optimization sprints. - Migrated a legacy PIN-based SSO to CAS authentication, replacing a deprecated identity service with zero user-facing disruption — coordinated rollout across environments and stakeholders.
- Provided technical direction and unblocked developers during delivery, translating architectural decisions into actionable tickets and code-review guidance.
- Led migration of a standalone AWS-hosted site into a multitenant Acquia Cloud Site Factory platform with zero impact to existing tenant sites — owned discovery, merged custom modules, themes, and frontend libraries into the shared platform architecture.
- Delivered Application Audit Reports across multiple enterprise customers, converting findings into prioritized JIRA backlogs, breaking down complex technical debt into actionable sprint work, and unblocking delivery teams.
- Partnered with product, QA, and engineering leads across distributed teams to translate audit findings into measurable quality and performance improvements.
- Provided technical guidance and code-review leadership on cross-team engagements, helping mid-level developers ramp on ACSF patterns and multi-tenant deployment practices.
Technical Architect
DevOn
Full-time
03.2018 - 06.2021
- Mentored developers through full promotion cycles — delivered technical feedback, career coaching, and knowledge-transfer on architecture patterns, preparing reports for next-level readiness.
- Architected deep integration between a customer's Digital Asset Management (DAM) system and CKEditor 4 in Drupal, enabling inline asset upload, update, and reuse directly from the editor — spanning backend APIs, editor customization, and frontend UX.
- Partnered with product and engineering stakeholders to translate complex integration requirements into delivery ready technical designs.
- Provided architectural oversight and code-review leadership across feature teams, enforcing quality standards and unblocking developers during sprint delivery.
Software Engineer
Impinge Solutions
Full Time
05.2017 - 03.2018
- - Early-career software engineer. PHP, PHPUnit, Git, Drupal CMS, Zend framework. Graduated from intern to full-time based on internship performance.
- Effectively utilized PHP for back-end development, ensuring website integrity and seamless functionality.
Senior Drupal Developer
Srijan Technologies
Full-time
09.2014 - 04.2017
- Collaborated on stages of systems development lifecycle from requirement gathering to production releases.
- Designed and developed forward-thinking systems that meet user needs and improve productivity.
- Created proofs of concept for innovative new solutions.
- Translated technical concepts and information into terms parties could easily comprehend.
Software Engineer
OSSCube
Full-time
01.2012 - 08.2014
- Showcased a strong commitment to software quality and robust development practices.
- My proficiency in writing unit tests using PHPUnit reflected my dedication to ensuring the reliability and functionality of the applications.
- Adept at developing support patches for existing software, demonstrating my ability to enhance and maintain the performance of established systems.
- Known for producing advanced and clean code, I consistently strived to adhere to the best coding practices to deliver high-quality and efficient solutions.
- My version control expertise includes the use of Git to track project versions, ensuring seamless collaboration within the development teams.
- Actively participated in daily scrum meetings, providing valuable updates and contributing to the overall success of team projects through effective communication and collaboration.
Certification
Triple Certified Drupal Expert - Drupal 9
Education
Master of Computer Applications - Computer Programming
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
New Delhi, India 07.2009 - 06.2012
Licenses
CIPS Saskatchewan Membership
CIPS (Canada's Association of I.T Professionals)
Issued Oct 2022