Nihal Pandey

Backend Engineer — Rust | Distributed Systems | Real-Time Infrastructure

I build backend systems focused on real-time data pipelines, concurrent services, and reliable infrastructure using Rust, PostgreSQL, and async architectures. Currently available for remote backend roles and open to contract → full-time opportunities.

View Projects GitHub LinkedIn Resume Contact
Current Status: Open to Work

Backend Engineer

Focused on high-performance distributed systems, rust infrastructure, and real-time data pipelines.

Availability Immediate Start
Type Remote / Contract
Stack Rust • Postgres • AWS
Low-Latency Market Data Ingestion System
Rust Infrastructure

Low-Latency Market Data Ingestion System

High-throughput async WebSocket ingestion system designed for real-time financial market data processing.

Persistent WebSocket clientBackpressure-aware pipelineDeterministic ordering
RustTokioWebSocketsSerdeAsync Systems
High-Performance EVM Blockchain Indexer
Backend Systems

High-Performance EVM Blockchain Indexer

Production-style blockchain ingestion and query system for indexing on-chain data.

Crash-safe atomic transactionsIdempotent ingestionOptimized PostgreSQL schema
RustAxumSQLxPostgreSQLDockerAsync
Real-Time Multi-Chain Event Monitoring System
Distributed Systems

Real-Time Multi-Chain Event Monitoring System

Monitoring and alerting system for on-chain events across multiple networks.

Real-time event listenersConcurrent stream processingFault-tolerant state tracking
RustWebSocketsTokioEthereum RPCAsync

Cybersecurity Research Intern — Government of India (PMO)

Jun 2025 - Sept 2025

Security Researcher

  • Developed internal Rust-based tooling for vulnerability detection and infrastructure auditing
  • Built concurrent analysis utilities for security testing and misconfiguration detection
  • Simulated adversarial scenarios to evaluate system resilience
  • Collaborated with security teams on threat modeling and incident response exercises
  • Worked in restricted environment under NDA (project details confidential)

Winner - aOS Andromeda Hackathon 2025

Prize: $2,500

Team Lead

  • Built production-grade RWA tokenization platform in 48 hours under high-pressure hackathon environment.
  • Demonstrated expertise in rapid prototyping, CosmWasm smart contracts, and cross-chain architecture.
  • Rank: 1st out of 2,500+ teams

Winner - Smart India Hackathon 2024 (NTRO)

Prize: INR 100K

Tech Lead & Backend Developer

  • Developed agentless Windows vulnerability scanner reducing manual security analysis by 80%.
  • Integrated automated report generation with Python and PowerShell scripting.
  • Client: Government of India

Winner - Graph-e-thon 2.0

Prize: INR 175K

Blockchain Developer

  • Built blockchain-based analytics solution for Technology Business Incubator event.
  • Focused on real-time data visualization and decentralized infrastructure.
  • Host: TBI Graphic Era
High-Performance Rust

Building a Deterministic, High-Throughput WebSocket Ingestor

A deep dive into building resilient Rust systems that handle 648k msgs/sec with zero drops. Covers actor patterns, buffer management, and error handling.

Read Article ↗
Distributed Systems

Designing a Crash-Safe, Idempotent EVM Indexer

Architecting a production-grade indexer using Rust and PostgreSQL. Focuses on atomic transactions, reorganization handling, and data integrity.

Read Article ↗

About Me

I’m a backend engineer focused on building reliable systems in Rust. I work mostly on concurrent services, real-time data pipelines, and APIs where correctness and stability matter.

During my internship with the Government of India’s cybersecurity team, I built internal Rust-based tooling for vulnerability analysis and infrastructure security in a restricted environment.

I’m currently looking for a remote backend role and am open to contract or trial opportunities that can transition into full-time work.

Tech Stack

  • Rust
  • PostgreSQL
  • Async Systems
  • Docker
  • Backend Infrastructure
  • Distributed Systems
  • Real-Time Data

Interests

Backend Infrastructure • Distributed Systems • Real-Time Data

Nihal Pandey

Get In Touch

I'm currently looking for new opportunities as a Backend or Protocol Engineer. Whether you have a question or just want to say hi, I'll try my best to get back to you!

Say Hello