mahmoud tayel
@mahmoudtayel
Senior Software Engineer specializing in scalable Node.js microservices and high-availability backends.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Senior Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience designing and building scalable backend systems using Node.js, NestJS, Django, and data stores like PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, and Elasticsearch. I focus on microservices architecture, distributed systems, API design, caching strategies, and performance optimization to deliver high-availability production services.
I’ve led engineering teams of up to 8 developers while owning mission-critical platforms and technical decisions end to end. Recently, I served as Technical Owner for the Tazkarti platform—implementing idempotent, concurrency-safe APIs, reducing API latency by ~35% with caching and query optimization, and delivering full-stack features with React and Django. I also bring strong cloud-native experience with Docker and AWS, plus security expertise including authentication/authorization and PKCS#11-based digital signing.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Software Engineer
Tazkarti
Feb 2025 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Served as Technical Owner for the Tazkarti platform, leading teams of 8 developers while delivering end-to-end features across booking, printing, and CMS systems. Implemented idempotent, concurrency-safe backend logic and reduced API latency by ~35% through caching and PostgreSQL query optimization.
Senior Software Engineer
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA)
Nov 2024 - Jan 2025 (2 months)
Served as Senior Full Stack Developer, leading a team of 6 with sprint planning and code reviews. Designed and maintained microservice-based backend services and optimized PostgreSQL queries to reduce response time by ~35% by integrating Redis and Elastic APM.
Software Engineer
Fixed Cloud Services (FCS)
Aug 2024 - Nov 2024 (3 months)
Developed an ERP infrastructure inventory module using Strapi Headless CMS to manage 1,000+ assets across multiple departments.
Senior Software Engineer
ClassTutor
Nov 2023 - Oct 2024 (11 months)
Developed and maintained web applications with high-availability requirements and zero-downtime deployment practices. Deployed and maintained backend services on AWS to support scalable 24/7 SaaS operations.
Senior Software Engineer
Syndicate of Artists (SOA)
Jan 2024 - Aug 2024 (7 months)
Served as Full Stack Developer and mentored 4 junior developers through bi-weekly knowledge-sharing sessions. Delivered 10+ production features used by thousands of end users, ensuring smooth and reliable user experiences.
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Central Administration of Missions (CDM)
Feb 2023 - Dec 2023 (10 months)
Built secure REST APIs with input validation, role-based access control, and JWT-based authentication. Designed scalable Node.js APIs with PostgreSQL to support concurrent production workloads.
Junior Software Engineer
Digital Signature Platform
Mar 2022 - Feb 2023 (11 months)
Designed and implemented an HSM-based digital signing platform using PKCS#11 cryptographic standards. Secured 100% of sensitive transactions, improved compliance and security posture, and reduced manual signing errors.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Information Technology Institute (ITI)
Full Stack Engineer (MEARN Stack), Full Stack Engineering
2021 - 2022
Completed an intensive practical training focused on modern full-stack development using MongoDB, Express.js, Angular/React, Node.js, and Python.
Faculty of Engineering, Menoufia University
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
2016 - 2021
Grade: Excellent
Earned a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering with an excellent grade. Graduation project: Automated factory control system (PLC), grade: Excellent.
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Location
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