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Syed Hamid Ali Shah

@hamidkodez

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Senior Web Developer with 10+ years experience in PHP and Laravel, building scalable and reliable web applications.

Pakistan

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a senior PHP/Laravel role where I can build scalable SaaS/e-commerce, automate data pipelines, optimize performance, and deliver secure, reliable integrations—working with teams that value clean architecture and measurable impact.

I’ve been working in web development for around 10+ years, with most of my experience in PHP and Laravel.

I’ve built and maintained custom web applications for clients in the US, UK, and Canada, including booking systems, reporting tools, and business platforms. I’ve also worked on data scraping and automation projects, handling large datasets for analytics and decision-making.

Currently, I’m working as a Senior Web Application Developer, where I handle both development and system design. I prefer building custom solutions instead of relying on heavy plugins or shortcuts, especially when performance and flexibility matter.

I’m comfortable working independently, managing full projects, and also leading small teams when needed.

Lately, I’ve been focusing more on building scalable systems, improving performance, and creating products that can generate long-term value.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Lead Web Developer

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Arctern Digital Agency

Jul 2023 - Present (2 years 11 months)

Engineered automated inventory and pricing data pipelines for 500+ global retailers (~50K daily SKU updates), reducing manual operations by 60% and pricing errors by an estimated 35%. Implemented Google Merchant Center and Facebook Catalog integrations and built scalable e-commerce systems for US, UK, and Canadian clients.

PHP Laravel MySQL Data Pipelines Google Merchant Center Facebook Catalog Performance Optimization

Development Lead

Taxon Technology

Nov 2022 - Jun 2023 (7 months)

Led a team of 4 developers, driving architecture decisions, code quality, and delivery timelines. Built booking platforms and internal tools with REST APIs and implemented Stripe payments with secure webhook handling for real-time transaction updates.

Team Leadership PHP Laravel REST APIs Stripe Webhooks

Senior Web Application Developer

Arctern Digital Agency

Feb 2017 - Oct 2022 (5 years 8 months)

Developed custom web applications and integrated third-party APIs, CRMs, and payment gateways into production systems. Optimized database queries and backend logic, and integrated REST APIs with a React.js frontend via Axios to reduce page load time by 80% and API latency from ~1.2s to under 250ms.

PHP Laravel MySQL API Integration Payment Gateways React Axios Performance Tuning REST APIs

Junior Web Developer

Arctern Digital Agency

Jan 2015 - Jan 2017 (2 years)

Contributed to backend development, bug fixing, and application testing while supporting senior developers on international projects. Built responsive web interfaces with a focus on usability and clean implementation to strengthen PHP fundamentals.

PHP Laravel Debugging Application Testing Cross Functional Collaboration