Staff Software Engineer · Remote, Full-Time
Sifat Rabbi
Staff Software Engineer · Remote, Full-Time
- 60s → 500ms
- Core query on a 50M-row system
- 50M+
- Records moved off ASP.NET
- Top 3%
- Toptal-vetted engineers
I led a migration of a legacy ASP.NET/MSSQL system with 50M+ records to NestJS, PostgreSQL, and AWS, cutting a core query from 60 seconds to 500ms. That is the kind of ownership I bring as a Staff Software Engineer with 7+ years of production work across healthcare and fintech. See the case studies for the details.
I work remotely and full-time as a Toptal-vetted engineer (top 3%), owning architecture, development, and deployment end to end for US-based clients. Core stack: Next.js, NestJS, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, AWS, and Prisma, plus FastAPI services for LLM-powered and retrieval-augmented generation features. I hold a Computer Engineering degree from AUST, where I now teach as an adjunct lecturer alongside my industry work.
I also competed in programming contests, from Intra AUST titles through an ICPC regional. The contest record has the results and links to the public profiles.
- Current role
- Staff Software Engineer at Toptal (remote)
- Open to
- Full-time remote roles · Part-time remote roles · Select freelance and contract projects
- Education
- BSc in Computer Engineering, Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology. Adjunct Lecturer.
- Focus
- Healthcare, Fintech, AI-driven products
- Availability
- Open to full-time and part-time remote roles
Career highlights
Work that matters
Proof points from 7+ years of production engineering in healthcare, fintech, and AI.
60s → 500ms
50M-record platform migration
Led a full migration of a legacy ASP.NET/MSSQL healthcare system with 50M+ records to NestJS, PostgreSQL, and AWS. A core query that previously took 60 seconds was reduced to 500ms through indexing, schema redesign, and query optimisation.
See projectsTop 3%
Staff Software Engineer at Toptal
Holds a full-time remote Staff Software Engineer role through Toptal's vetting process, which accepts the top 3% of applicants. Works directly with US-based client teams, not short-term gig work. Long-term ownership, not ticket delivery.
See experience7+ years
Production work in healthcare and fintech
Seven-plus years shipping production systems across healthcare (HIPAA/SOC2 platforms, patient portals, data dashboards) and fintech (billing, payments, role-based access). Full-stack ownership from UI through deployment and ops.
See experienceAdjunct
Lecturer at AUST
Teaches software engineering as an Adjunct Lecturer at Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST), maintaining a direct link to academic research and competitive programming alongside industry work.
Contest recordStack
Tools and technologies
Core production stack across 7+ years of healthcare, fintech, and AI product work.
Frontend
Backend
Data & Cloud
AI / ML
Engagement
Ways to work together
Available for full-time remote roles first, part-time second, and select freelance projects.
Full-time Remote
Staff or Principal engineer on a full-time basis. US-compatible hours, end-to-end ownership of architecture, development, and deployment for your team.
View experiencePart-time Remote
Focused engagement for teams that need a senior technical lead without a full-time seat: architecture review, code quality, and delivery direction.
View experienceSelect Freelance
Project-based work for the right problem: legacy migrations, database performance, AI integrations, and production system modernisation.
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What colleagues say
From engineers and clients who have worked directly with Sifat.
“He delivered an initial version extremely fast so we could provide feedback quick and after some iterations we achieved a solid end version. I really liked his communication skills and that he offered an excellent support.”
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Client on Upwork
“He is someone you can rely on to finish any tasks on his own. He not only does the work assigned, but also shows proactiveness in suggesting better alternatives.”
Yemin Sajid
Co-Founder, CEO at Greentech Apps Foundation
Read full recommendation on LinkedIn“He is a great engineer and an outstanding team player with rich experience in software development and is always willing to lend a hand to anyone who needs it. Any company would be lucky to have Sifat on their payroll.”
Md Ashif Al Nowajesh
Senior AI Solution Architect
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Selected projects
Production case studies in healthcare, fintech, and field operations: Next.js, NestJS, PostgreSQL, and AWS systems with real impact metrics.
View projectsExperience
Full-time remote roles at Toptal including Staff and Senior positions, with details on responsibilities, stack, and measurable outcomes.
View experienceWriting
Engineering notes, interview write-ups, and practical posts covering TypeScript, PostgreSQL, architecture patterns, and AI integrations.
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions about Sifat's work, availability, and stack.
How can I hire Sifat Rabbi?
Email showmic96@gmail.com for a remote Staff or Principal engineering role - that is the fastest path. Open to full-time and part-time remote roles. You can also review his Toptal profile at https://www.toptal.com/resume/sifat-rabbi to open a formal engagement. If you're hiring for a remote Staff or Principal role, or building something in healthcare, fintech, or AI, email me and we can talk it through.
What does Sifat Rabbi work on?
He takes full technical ownership of production platforms across healthcare and fintech: architecture decisions, system migrations, Next.js and NestJS applications, PostgreSQL data models, and FastAPI services for LLM-powered and retrieval-augmented generation features. He works end to end with US-based teams, from early design through deployment and ongoing operations.
What kind of role is he looking for?
Open to full-time and part-time remote roles. Priority order: Full-time remote roles, then Part-time remote roles, then Select freelance and contract projects. Staff and Principal-level full-time remote roles come first. If you're hiring for a remote Staff or Principal role, or building something in healthcare, fintech, or AI, email me and we can talk it through.
What is his current role and how does Toptal work?
Staff Software Engineer · Remote, Full-Time. Staff Software Engineer at Toptal (remote). Toptal is a vetted talent network (Toptal-vetted, top 3% of engineering talent) where Sifat holds a real full-time remote role owning architecture, development, and deployment for US-based clients. This is not short-term freelance work.
What is his technical stack?
Core production stack: Next.js, NestJS, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, AWS, and Prisma for full-stack product work. FastAPI when the problem calls for LLM-powered or retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) features. React for UI, pgvector for semantic search, and Tailwind CSS for design systems.
Does he work US hours?
Yes. He holds a full-time remote role working directly with US-based client teams and is available during US Eastern and Pacific business-hours overlap. Real-time collaboration, code reviews, and architecture calls all happen in that window.
What domains does he specialize in?
Healthcare, Fintech, AI-driven products. He has shipped HIPAA/SOC2-compliant healthcare platforms, fintech billing and payments infrastructure, and AI-driven product features including RAG assistants and LLM integrations. Domain depth in both healthcare and fintech means he can own requirements, not just code.
What is his experience with legacy migrations?
He led a full migration of a legacy ASP.NET/MSSQL system with 50M+ records to NestJS, PostgreSQL, and AWS, including a core query that went from 60 seconds to 500ms after indexing and schema work. That end-to-end ownership, from planning through production cutover, is the kind of engagement he takes on.
What is his education and research background?
BSc in Computer Engineering from Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST). He has published research in a Japanese academic journal and currently serves as an adjunct lecturer at AUST, teaching software engineering alongside his industry work. He reached Codeforces Expert (blue), peak rating 1866, and solved 1,000+ UVa problems. The full record is at https://showmic96.dev/competitive-programming.
What is his competitive programming background?
He reached Codeforces Expert (blue), peak rating 1866, within eight months of starting contests, and solved 1,000+ problems on UVa Online Judge. He also won Intra AUST programming contests and placed 11th at an IUPC at BUP. The record, with profile links, is at https://showmic96.dev/competitive-programming.
Where can I see his work and writing?
Selected production projects and case studies are on the Projects page. Engineering notes, interview write-ups, and practical development posts live on the Writing page. Both are accessible from the navigation and linked throughout this site.
Contact
Let's work together
If you're hiring for a remote Staff or Principal role, or building something in healthcare, fintech, or AI, email me and we can talk it through.
Open to full-time and part-time remote roles
Also on Toptal. Email is the best way to start a conversation.