Syed Zohaib Hussain
@syedzohaibhussain
Full Stack developer specializing in API-driven systems, automation, and performance.
What I'm looking for
I am a Full Stack Software Engineer with over nine years of experience building API-driven systems, workflow automation tools, and scalable web applications. I focus on backend architecture, third-party API integrations, and modern frontend development.
I have designed and maintained systems processing 100K+ daily data points with 99.9% reliability and reduced manual workflows by 70%. I optimize performance across stacks, improving system performance by up to 60% and query execution times by up to 35%.
I have led backend teams, mentored engineers, and contributed to high-availability production environments serving hundreds of thousands to millions of users. My work includes microservices, API orchestration, and automation using tools like Docker and CI/CD.
I prioritize delivering reliable, production-ready solutions in fast-paced environments, exploring AI-assisted automation and emphasizing maintainability, observability, and cross-functional collaboration.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Designed and maintained API-driven backend systems and automation pipelines for SaaS and e‑commerce clients processing 100K+ daily data points with 99.9% reliability and reducing manual workflows by 70%.
Software Engineer
Waseela
Aug 2024 - Feb 2025 (6 months)
Architected and maintained scalable microservices with Express and TypeScript for applications serving 1M+ daily users and optimized PostgreSQL queries to reduce execution times by 35%.
Software Engineer
GiveSendGo.com
Jul 2022 - Jul 2024 (2 years)
Built and maintained backend APIs with PHP and Node.js, integrated Stripe and third-party services, optimized MySQL for 25% faster performance and maintained 99.9% uptime for 500K+ monthly active users.
Software Engineer
Planet01
Feb 2021 - Jun 2022 (1 year 4 months)
Delivered high-availability backend solutions with Node.js, Express and TypeScript ensuring 99.99% uptime while reducing outages by 40% and optimizing MySQL/MongoDB performance by 30%.
Backend Team Lead
Tafsol Technologies
Mar 2020 - Jan 2021 (10 months)
Led backend API development and third-party integrations across 5+ external services, improving transactional reliability and reducing bugs by 35% through rigorous testing and collaboration with frontend teams.
Web Developer
Time Collegiate
Oct 2018 - Feb 2020 (1 year 4 months)
Deployed custom APIs using PHP and implemented efficient MySQL solutions while optimizing responsive interfaces with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Vue.js.
Jr. Mobile and Web App Developer
Zed Developer
Jan 2017 - Sep 2018 (1 year 8 months)
Developed backend components with PHP and MySQL, optimizing SQL queries to reduce execution time by 40% and integrated 3+ third-party APIs to improve connectivity and stability.
WordPress Developer
Pakish.net
Aug 2016 - Dec 2016 (4 months)
Built SEO-optimized WordPress sites with custom themes and plugins, increasing organic traffic by 40% and improving page load speed by 25%.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Aptech Computer Education, Karachi
ACCP-Pro (Diploma), Computer Education
2016 - 2019
Completed ACCP-Pro diploma focusing on practical computer and software development skills.
Govt. Boys Degree College Bufferzone, Karachi
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC), Pre-Engineering
2013 - 2015
Completed Higher Secondary Certificate with Pre-Engineering focus including foundational mathematics and science coursework.
Brilliant Career Secondary School, Karachi
Secondary School Certificate (SSC), Computer Science
2011 - 2013
Completed Secondary School Certificate in Computer Science covering core computing and IT fundamentals.
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