AAAbbas Ahmad
@abbasahmad
Senior software engineer specializing in scalable Node.js backends and modern full-stack systems.
United Arab EmiratesWhat I'm looking for
I am a senior software engineer with deep expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, and scalable backend architectures. I design and deliver high-performance SaaS platforms and internal systems that serve thousands of active users while maintaining reliability and security.
I have led backend development, refactored microservices, and implemented CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Docker, while managing AWS infrastructure for availability and scalability. I also integrate AI/LLM tools like OpenAI and Gladia to build smart features such as transcription summarization and automated content quizzes.
My work spans real-time systems, messaging, and event-driven architectures using WebSockets, Socket.io, RabbitMQ, Kafka, and Google Pub/Sub, with strong database experience in PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis. I prioritize test-driven development, API security (OAuth2, JWT), and performance optimization.
I collaborate closely with frontend teams to deliver responsive React and Next.js UIs, build reusable component libraries with Ant Design, and maintain clear documentation and release practices to ensure maintainability and rapid iteration.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Software Engineer
Paradox Group
Mar 2022 - Present (3 years 10 months)
Architected and developed a customer-facing SaaS platform with NestJS and PostgreSQL serving 5,000+ monthly users; implemented OpenAI/Gladia features to summarize meeting transcripts and generate quizzes while improving API performance and scalability.
Freelance Software Developer
Freelance
Jan 2016 - Present (10 years)
Delivered custom backend solutions including APIs, authentication, AWS Lambda automation, web scrapers, and e-commerce integrations (Zoho, HubSpot, Stripe) for multiple clients to automate workflows and improve data processing.
Software Engineer
Freelance
Jan 2016 - Present (10 years)
Delivered custom backend solutions including API development, AWS Lambda automations, web scrapers, and e-commerce integrations (Zoho, HubSpot, Stripe) for multiple clients, improving automation and data workflows.
Backend Developer
Tawk
Sep 2021 - Feb 2022 (5 months)
Developed and optimized high-throughput Node.js APIs and real-time messaging with MongoDB Change Streams and WebSockets to support thousands of chatbot users, and built event-driven microservices with Kafka and Google Pub/Sub.
Software Engineer
Invotyx Islamabad
Nov 2020 - Jun 2021 (7 months)
Architected a subscription-based content platform using NestJS and PostgreSQL, integrated Stripe Billing for subscriptions and webhooks, and implemented real-time chat with Socket.IO while establishing CI/CD pipelines.
Full Stack Developer
BeVeg International
Jan 2018 - Sep 2020 (2 years 8 months)
Led development of a certification automation platform using Node.js and Google APIs, implemented OAuth/JWT authentication and integrated Stripe/Braintree for subscription payments, improving process efficiency.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CICOMSATS University Islamabad
Bachelor of Software Engineering, Software Engineering
2014 - 2019
Completed a Bachelor of Software Engineering with coursework and projects focused on software development, backend systems, and web application engineering.
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Location
United Arab EmiratesAuthorized to work in
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