irshadalijan

Principal Software Engineer

Having more than 10 years of experience, highly skilled software engineer with expertise in developing and enhancing backend and frontend of applications. Proven track record of delivering high-quality code, mentoring junior developers, and proposing effective software architectures. I love to convert ideas to software applications.


Experience: 11 years

Yearly salary: $100,000

Hourly rate: $55

Nationality: 🌏 Remote

Residency: 🇵🇰 Pakistan


Experience

Principal Software Engineer
CodeNinja Inc
2022 - 2023
Worked on a FinTech project, developed new features and resolved bugs on backend using node.js with TypeScript and AWS Serverless technology. The FinTech project successfully redesigned the database structure and payment module in such a way that multiple payment gateways can be integrated with very minimal effort. Integrated EasyPaisa Payment gateway. Worked on a real estate portal project implemented new features and functionalities and improved code quality. Significantly improved performance by replacing out-dated code with modern solutions. Conducted code reviews and mentored junior developers to improve code quality and ensure adherence to best practices.
Principal Software Engineer
FiveRivers Technologies
2021 - 2022
Implemented bug fixes and added new features to the backend of the project developed in Python using the Django framework with docker. Optimized and improved the frontend application developed in react js, ensuring high performance and code quality. Reviewed code of junior frontend developers to maintain consistency and best practices. Redesigned software inventory database models, resulting in improved query performance and efficient data retrieval via REST API. Upgraded the packages and dependencies of the frontend React application to the latest versions, modernizing the legacy components and enhancing the overall application. Mentored and guided junior developers, providing code reviews and suggestions of improvements.
Chief Technology Officer
Joinfull Group Co. Ltd.
2017 - 2021
Planned, managed and built web and mobile applications in accordance with Joinfull Group business requirements. Spearheaded the development of the entire project from scratch, taking full ownership and ensuring its successful implementation. Transitioned into leadership role, managing a team of 5 developers and designers to elevate the project to the next level. Developed the backend API and created a mobile app for IOS and Android platforms using React Native. The app enabled suppliers to scan QR code and process entry tickets for various activities booked through Joinfull platform.
Software Engineer
PHPTRAVELS.
2014 - 2017
Developed web applications and APIs for online booking portal catering to travel activities such as hotels tours flights and excursions. Designed database architecture for the entire system, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval. Implemented integration with various third party APIs to enhance the functionality and user experience of web application, i.e, Expedia API, DoHop flights and TripAdvisor etc. Design and developed backend and frontend portal from scratch, providing a solid foundation for an online booking platform.

Skills

api
aws
full-stack
mongo
nestjs
nextjs
php
postgres
python
react
solidity
web3
english