If you listen closely, you can almost hear it - the low hum of a guitar string, a keyboard softly chiming in, a melody slowly forming in the quiet of early morning.

That’s how Saram begins his day, not with a screen or a flurry of Slack messages, but with music. He plays multiple instruments, including the acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keyboard, and harmonium. He doesn’t just dabble in them either. There’s a home studio in his space, and music has been part of his life for over fifteen years.

In another timeline, he might have pursued music full-time, playing gigs and recording albums. But the rhythm of his life took a different turn. Today, Saram is a backend engineer at Moniepoint, transitioning into an engineering management role. His orchestra is now a team of developers. His instruments include code, systems, and standups. His music is made in microservices.

He hasn’t stopped creating. He’s just building in a different language. Let’s take a trip into a typical day for Saram 

Morning - starting the day with intention

Saram is a morning person. While most people are still wrestling with alarm clocks, he’s already sipping on a hot cup of chai, the warm, milky tea that wakes both body and mind. This is because he likes his day to begin with clarity.

Rather than diving straight into tasks, he pauses to take mental notes. It’s a quiet ritual. He doesn’t rely on sticky notes or apps just yet, but mentally maps out the day ahead. Productivity for him isn’t about being busy. It’s about how much value he can create, how many problems he can solve, and how much smoother he can make someone else’s day—whether that person is a teammate or a customer.

By 9 a.m., he’s syncing with his team for the daily standup. He treats it as the most important meeting of the day. Not just a place to share updates, but to genuinely listen. As a backend engineer becoming an engineering manager, his focus has shifted. It’s no longer just about his own tickets. It’s about making sure everyone else is unblocked, supported, and moving forward.

Midday - finding flow and facing challenges 

Once the morning meetings wrap up, the real rhythm begins. Saram spends the rest of his day balancing technical work and leadership. Sometimes he’s reviewing pull requests or writing RFCs. Other times, he’s refining sprint plans, resolving dependencies, or answering questions from teammates.

He knows backend work isn’t glamorous. Things break, dependencies pile up, and bugs hide in plain sight. But what keeps him grounded is his perspective. Instead of rushing toward a solution, he tries to understand the problem first. Sometimes this means walking away from the screen, shifting his environment, and returning with a clearer head. Sometimes it’s about reminding himself that one tough moment doesn’t define his skill or his day.

For Saram, the true magic of backend work lies in its impact. A few efficient lines of code can shorten a queue, reduce a delay, or help someone complete a task more easily. He sees engineering not as technical labour, but as a way to shape everyday experiences in small but meaningful ways.

Afternoon - growth, teamwork, and personal vision 

As the day stretches on, Saram stays deeply connected to his team. He believes good collaboration is less about speaking more, and more about being clear. Whether he's chatting with a frontend engineer or a QA specialist, he adapts the conversation to what matters most to them. Communication, for him, is about clarity, context, and calm.

He’s seen firsthand how teams grow and evolve. When he joined Moniepoint, the Moniebook team was small. Just a few engineers trying to launch something new. Now, it’s a large, thriving team with over 20 backend engineers, and he’s playing a central role in its leadership. Watching a product grow from an idea to something customers use every day has been one of the most rewarding experiences of his career.

And even now, with so much already on his plate, he’s eager to learn more. Flutter is next on his list. Not because he wants to build mobile apps himself, but because learning it will help him support his team better.

Evening - unwinding with music, books, and balance 

When work winds down, Saram doesn’t reach for another screen. Instead, he turns back to his first love: music.

He doesn’t just listen, he plays. That’s how he relaxes. It could be the guitar or the keyboard, or any of his other instruments. There’s a small studio at home where he records pieces for fun. 

He believes music, like engineering, is better when shared. He misses the communal nature of live music, and he hopes people don’t forget what it feels like to experience it together.

Books are another way he recharges. After a long day of code and digital stimulation, he prefers something tactile and quiet. He reads philosophy, explores new ideas, and leans into the slower parts of life.

Even in rest, Saram remains a builder. If he had unlimited time and resources, he wouldn’t start the next big tech company. He’d create a travel app that is designed to help people enjoy the little things, meet new people, and explore places that bring joy, not just productivity. For him, meaningful technology is about nudging people back toward the real world.

Looking back

There’s a quiet strength in the way Saram moves through the world. He builds with purpose, leads with empathy, listens carefully, and never forgets that behind every line of backend logic, there are real people experiencing real moments.

His story is a reminder that engineering isn’t just about systems and syntax. It’s about rhythm, reflection, and the subtle art of making life a little better—one thoughtful choice at a time.

If you would love to build with purpose just like Saram, head on to our careers page right away! Your next role might just be waiting.