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Qaalib Farah

@qaalibfarah

Senior Full-Stack Engineer | React, Node.js, TypeScript, GraphQL | AI & Data-Driven SaaS Platforms | Ex-Founding Engineer

United States

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Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer with 6+ years of experience building scalable SaaS platforms, data-driven systems, and AI-enabled workflows using TypeScript, React, Node.js, and GraphQL.

I specialize in building end-to-end systems across frontend, backend, and data layers, with a strong focus on product-driven engineering and platform architecture. As a founding engineer at a sustainability SaaS startup, I helped build core systems supporting regulatory workflows, AI-powered document processing, and complex data pipelines.

Recently, I worked on platform-level initiatives including authentication system migrations (Clerk → Auth0), developer tooling, and cloud infrastructure improvements.

I enjoy building impactful systems, solving complex problems, and working with teams that value ownership, speed, and thoughtful engineering.

Let’s connect!

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Full Stack Engineer

Current

MNTN

Aug 2025 - Present (9 months)

Led a cross-team migration of the platform authentication system from Clerk to Auth0, improving reliability and eliminating production outages. Built a developer authentication SDK with feature-flagged rollout, and supported cloud/CI-CD improvements and AI moderation integration across signup and onboarding flows.

React NodeJS TypeScript Deno PostgreSQL GraphQL (Apollo)Auth0 LaunchDarkly Argo CI CD GCP

Current

Staff Engineer Cold Climate

Current

Cold Climate

May 2023 - Present (3 years)

Engineered scalable front-end and back-end systems for a SaaS platform addressing sustainability challenges like carbon footprinting and regulatory compliance. Mentored junior engineer and led architecture decisions across the platform.

NodeJS Datadog TypeScript React GraphQL AWS LaunchDarkly Material UI Storybook NestJS

Full Stack Engineer

Cold Staff

May 2023 - Jul 2025 (2 years 2 months)

Built core systems for a sustainability compliance SaaS, including regulatory workflows, product data ingestion, and supplier reporting. Developed AI-powered document ingestion/classification and a product carbon footprint estimation system using material data, emission factors, and AI-based logic.

NodeJS React TypeScript Next.js GraphQL PostgreSQL AI document processing Pinecone Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)AWS

Full Stack Engineer

Yardstik

May 2022 - Mar 2023 (10 months)

Led platform integrations for Fortune 500 clients using TypeScript, NestJS, and DynamoDB. Built secure auth flows, improved frontend architecture, and ensured SOC 2 compliance using AWS tooling.

TypeScript React NodeJS Ruby on Rails AWS DynamoDB PostgreSQL

Full Stack Engineer

Yardstik

May 2022 - Mar 2023 (10 months)

Developed full-stack features for background screening and identity verification workflows used by enterprise hiring systems. Implemented microservices and webhook-driven screening pipelines with ATS integrations and built secure handling for sensitive identity data in a SOC 2-compliant environment.

SOC2 TypeScript React NestJS Lever Jobvite Microservices Webhooks OAuth AWS KMS

Full Stack Engineer

Express Scripts via Brooksource

Jun 2021 - May 2022 (11 months)

Developed healthcare rebate dashboards and automated workflows using .NET, AngularJS, and SQL in a HIPAA-compliant environment.

.NET AngularJS SQL HIPAA compliance healthcare dashboards automated workflows

Full Stack Engineer

Express Scripts

May 2021 - May 2022 (1 year)

Built internal healthcare applications and tools to support pharmaceutical rebate processing in a HIPAA-compliant environment. Developed backend services and data pipelines using C# and SQL Server, including SSIS workflows, and supported operational monitoring and troubleshooting.

Data Pipelines Monitoring And Alerting AngularJS .NET C#SQL Server SSIS HIPAA compliance Monitoring and alerting

Software Developer

Open Access Technology International

Jul 2019 - Jun 2021 (1 year 11 months)

Designed and maintained enterprise C# .NET MVC web apps for the energy industry. Delivered robust internal tools with a focus on scalability and maintainability.

Scalability Internal Tools Maintainability C#.NET MVC enterprise web apps

Junior Software Developer

Open Access Technologies, Inc.

Jul 2019 - May 2021 (1 year 10 months)

Developed and maintained enterprise web applications supporting real-time energy and utility data processing. Designed and optimized SQL Server database schemas, built reliability-focused backend tools, and provided on-call support for production issues.

Backend Services On call Support Real time Data Processing C#.NET MVC JavaScript SQL Server On call support