Software Engineer

I build things
that matter.

Hi, I'm Joy Dey — a software engineer passionate about backend development, scalable systems, and clean user experiences. Whether it's building APIs, optimizing databases, or crafting real-time features, I love bringing ideas to life through code.

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Backend Developer at Ascii System

About me

I’m Joy Dey — a backend-focused software engineer passionate about building scalable, reliable, and user-centric digital products. I enjoy transforming complex ideas into clean and efficient solutions, whether it’s developing robust APIs, real-time systems, automation workflows, or modern web applications.

Beyond coding, I explore distributed systems, open-source technologies, and new ways to build better software. I believe great products come from thoughtful engineering, continuous learning, and attention to detail.

I'm currently based in Bangladesh 🇧🇩. Interested in collaborating? Feel free to reach out.

Joy Dey
  • Location Bangladesh 🇧🇩
  • Role Software Engineer
  • Experience 5+ years
  • Availability ● Available for collaboration

Writing

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  1. Case Study: Building the Backend of E1OD — A Branded Merchandise SaaS Platform from Scratch

    A case study of how I approached building the backend of E1OD — a branded merchandise SaaS platform from scratch using Laravel.

  2. Optimizing Laravel Mail with Persistent SMTP Connections

    Learn how to solve concurrent connection limits and speed up email sending in Laravel by implementing persistent SMTP connections.

  3. Build a Rate-Limited Public API from Scratch in Laravel

    Learn how to build a public REST API in Laravel from scratch and secure it from abuse using Laravel's powerful rate-limiting features.

  4. Build a REST API with Laravel and Secure It with Sanctum

    A step-by-step guide to building a robust REST API using Laravel and implementing token-based authentication with Laravel Sanctum.

  5. Build a Drag and Drop File Uploader from Scratch

    Build a fully functional drag and drop file uploader using only vanilla JavaScript and the native HTML5 Drag and Drop API — no libraries needed.

Projects

Skills & Tools

Backend

  • PHP / Laravel
  • Python (FastAPI / Flask / Django)
  • REST & GraphQL APIs
  • Background Jobs
  • WebSockets & Real-time Systems
  • Queues, Schedulers & Events
  • Payment Gateway Integration
  • Auth & Third-party API Integration

Database & Search

  • MySQL / PostgreSQL / SQLite
  • Redis (Caching & Performance)
  • Elasticsearch
  • MongoDB
  • Firebase
  • Database Optimization

Tools & Infrastructure

  • Git & GitHub Actions
  • Docker
  • Linux / Ubuntu
  • CI/CD Pipelines
  • Testing & Debugging
  • Monitoring & Logging
  • API Tools (Postman / Swagger)
  • RESTful Architecture

Let's talk

Whether it’s a project, collaboration, or just a quick hello — feel free to reach out. I try to reply within 24 hours.