Mike Farooq
@mikefarooq
Senior Full Stack Developer specializing in scalable Python backend systems.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a Senior Full Stack Developer with 8+ years building production-grade web applications using Python, designing scalable backends, clean APIs, and modern frontends that align with long-term business needs.
I have led major system builds and migrations, optimized backend performance and database queries, implemented background jobs and cloud integrations on AWS/GCP, and driven architecture decisions while mentoring engineers.
I mentor engineers on system design and cloud deployment, hold AWS certification, and deliver reliable, maintainable systems focused on operational efficiency and scalability.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead Full Stack Developer
NimerTech
Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Built and maintained Python backend services and REST APIs for high-traffic web applications on AWS, implemented background jobs and infrastructure automation that improved operational efficiency and scalability.
Senior Full Stack Developer
Azumo
Oct 2020 - Jul 2023 (2 years 9 months)
Developed and maintained Python and Node.js backend services and high-performance RESTful APIs, optimized PostgreSQL data models and integrated services with AWS/GCP to improve scalability and reliability.
Full Stack Developer
Cheesecake Labs
Jul 2018 - Sep 2020 (2 years 2 months)
Built Python (Flask) backend services, ETL pipelines and REST APIs with PostgreSQL, improved application performance via caching and query optimization, and implemented responsive front-end components.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UTUniversity of Management and Technology
Master of Science, Software Engineering
Completed a Master of Science in Software Engineering focusing on software development practices and scalable backend systems.
UTUniversity of Management and Technology
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science covering programming, data structures, databases, and web development.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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