I seek roles where I can design resilient, scalable backend APIs and services, implement IaC and automated CI/CD pipelines, lead engineering teams, optimize cloud costs in collaborative, growth-focused environments.
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Shahzaib Official
@shahzaibasim
Senior backend and DevOps engineer specializing in scalable, cost-efficient cloud platforms.
PakistanWhat I'm looking for
I am a Senior Software Engineer with over 8 years of experience building high-availability backend architectures and automated cloud infrastructure, focused on stability-first system design and rapid, secure deployments.
As a Platform/Backend Team Lead I drove a 40% reduction in cloud costs while doubling service reliability, architected high-concurrency systems, standardized deployments with Terraform and GitHub Actions, and integrated generative AI to accelerate prototyping and improve code precision.
I build resilient backend services using Python (FastAPI, Django), Node.js (NestJS), Java/Spring Boot, and data stores like Postgres and MongoDB, and I design CI/CD, observability, and IaC solutions on AWS and GCP to deliver production-grade systems.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
EM
Current
Backend Team Lead
Emperia
Nov 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)
Directed global infrastructure strategy, reducing cloud costs by 40% while doubling service reliability and standardizing deployments with Terraform and GitHub Actions. Architected high-concurrency systems supporting 100+ concurrent users and integrated AI/LLM tooling to accelerate prototyping and code review.
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Lead Software Engineer
Ragzon Solutions
Dec 2024 - Aug 2025 (8 months)
Led a cross-functional team of 6+ engineers and architected high-availability backends using NestJS and Django, driving a 400% revenue increase through optimized onboarding and technical pre-sales. Implemented IaC with Terraform to improve deployment reliability.
OR
Back End Developer
Orbiqon
Dec 2021 - Nov 2022 (11 months)
Designed and developed backend APIs for a social e-commerce platform using Spring Boot and GraphQL, and integrated AWS S3 and third-party services to handle high-volume data and storage requirements.
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Software Engineer
Uworx
Jan 2020 - Nov 2021 (1 year 10 months)
Developed core backend features for a Mobile POS system using Java and Spring Boot, maintained Jenkins CI/CD pipelines, and performed code reviews to ensure production stability.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
COMSATS Institute of Information and Technology
Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering
2015 - 2019
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering covering software development, systems design, and engineering principles from 2015 to 2019.
Availability
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Location
PakistanAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
75k-90k USD
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