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Faraz Hussain

@farazhussain

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Node.js backend developer specializing in scalable REST APIs and MERN stack.

United Arab Emirates

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What I'm looking for

I seek backend or full‑stack roles building scalable APIs and real‑time systems, with strong DevOps collaboration, cloud deployments, and opportunities to optimize performance and mentor others.

I am a results-driven Node.js backend developer with 5+ years of experience building scalable RESTful APIs, microservices, and real-time systems using the MERN stack. I specialize in Express.js, NestJS, TypeScript, and database optimization with MongoDB and SQL.

At Octet Solutions I optimized MongoDB aggregation pipelines to reduce a dashboard API response from over two minutes to under two seconds and improved dashboard refresh logic to update only changed records. I have integrated payment services (Stripe, PayPal, ChargeBee, Zoho) and worked with WebSockets/Socket.IO, RTSP-to-HLS streaming using FFmpeg, and Kafka-based microservices.

I bring strong problem-solving, clean-code practices, and a proactive approach to deployments and cloud operations, with hands-on experience using Docker, Kubernetes, and Azure for production deployments. I collaborate closely with front-end teams to ensure smooth API integration and reliable data flow.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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NodeJS Developer

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Octet Solutions

May 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Built and maintained scalable REST APIs and real-time features with Node.js and Socket.IO, optimized MongoDB aggregation pipelines to reduce dashboard API response time from 2+ minutes to under 2 seconds, and collaborated with front-end teams to improve data flow and refresh logic.

Node Socket.IO MongoDB Mongoose REST APIs Performance Optimization Git Github

NodeJS Developer

TekRevol

Dec 2023 - Jun 2024 (6 months)

Developed secure, scalable RESTful APIs with Node.js/Express and TypeScript, administered MongoDB for performance, and integrated payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal) while supporting containerized deployments.

Node TypeScript MongoDB Docker Kubernetes Azure

Software Developer

METIS Pvt. International

Dec 2022 - Nov 2023 (11 months)

Developed and maintained RESTful APIs using Node.js, Express.js and NestJS, implemented unit/integration tests with Jest, performed Azure deployments and managed MongoDB/SQL databases including backups and performance tuning.

Node NestJS Jest Azure MongoDB SQL CI CD Performance Tuning

MERN Stack Developer

GreenX Solutions

Jun 2021 - Nov 2022 (1 year 5 months)

Built RESTful APIs with Node.js/Express and front-end applications with React/Next.js, managed MongoDB and SQL data models, and implemented responsive designs to improve user experience.

Node React Next.js MongoDB SQL REST APIs Responsive Design

Freelance Programmer

Fiverr

Jul 2019 - Jan 2022 (2 years 6 months)

Delivered web development and UI/UX projects using React.js, HTML/CSS and JavaScript, created designs in Figma/Adobe XD, and provided small app development and content services to clients.

React JavaScript HTML CSS Figma Adobe XD Responsive Design Client Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

METIS Pvt. International

Professional Certificate, Software Development

2022 - 2023

Activities and societies: Training included Node.js, Express.js, NestJS, Azure deployments, MongoDB and SQL administration.

Completed a one-year professional program at METIS Pvt. International covering RESTful APIs, cloud deployments, and database administration.

Bahria University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

2018 - 2022

Activities and societies: Designed and developed Smart Irrigation System project; unit-tested application and worked with nodeMCU and Firebase.

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with coursework and projects including a smart irrigation system integrating Firebase and hardware.