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Khizr Fazal

@khizrfazal

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Associate Software Developer seeking new opportunities.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a challenging role in full-stack development and cloud technologies, emphasizing continuous learning and impactful contributions.

- Worked across three diverse teams, contributing to backend and frontend development in cloud-native applications on AWS, Java Spring Boot services, and Next.js components, supporting scalable, enterprise-level solutions.

- Collaborated on AWS Lambda and Step Functions for serverless applications using Node.js and TypeScript, created CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, updated dependencies, and ran security scans.

- Developed a core Lambda function, wrote unit tests for schema validation, and optimised workflows and architecture with the team.

- Provided L3 support for Java Spring Boot components in production, using AWS CLI and Kibana to resolve issues and upgrade services from Java 8 to Java 21.

- Improved performance through code refactoring and integration tests, adhering to best practices for performance and security.

- Developed features for the appointment booking system with Next.js and TypeScript, aligned with GOV.UK design principles, and ensured responsiveness and usability.

- Wrote unit tests, addressed bug tickets, and enhanced overall performance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Associate Developer

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Civil Service, Home Office

Nov 2023 - Present (1 year 7 months)

As an Associate Developer, I developed and deployed AWS Lambda functions using Node.js/TypeScript, significantly reducing infrastructure costs. I improved Spring Boot application performance and contributed to CI/CD pipeline automation with Jenkins. I also developed reusable UI components for a Next.js front-end and collaborated in an agile environment using various tools.

AWS Lambda Node TypeScript Spring Boot Jenkins Next.js Jira Confluence Slack Bitbucket

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Southampton

Bachelor of Science (Hons), Mathematics with Computer Science

Grade: 2:1

Studied Mathematics with Computer Science, focusing on the construction of the real numbers. Achieved a 2:1 classification with a dissertation that was rated 1st in report and presentation.