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Yousof K

@yousofk

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Accomplished software engineer with 13+ years of experience.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a challenging role where I can leverage my skills in software engineering and cloud architecture, contribute to innovative projects, and grow within a collaborative team environment.

I am an accomplished software engineer with over 11 years of experience in designing and building robust back-end systems and seamless digital experiences. My expertise lies in Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP, Kafka, and cloud architecture on AWS and GCP. I have a proven track record of leading the development of critical business solutions using microservices and event-driven architectures, which has significantly improved performance and efficiency in various projects.

Throughout my career, I have introduced innovative technologies such as Kafka and Graph databases, and I am passionate about crafting excellent digital platforms through clean code and continuous improvement. My experience includes leading teams, managing stakeholders, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. I thrive in dynamic environments and am committed to driving success through effective communication and teamwork.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Software Engineer

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Sainsbury’s Tech, J Sainsbury’s PLC

Nov 2022 - Present (3 years 7 months)

Led the development of critical authorization solutions, improving administration speed by 95%. Drove strategy sessions, managed stakeholders, and built core components for a self-contained ecosystem. Developed Event Sourcing architecture, achieving 80% more performance. Worked on multiple projects including routing and notification engines, ensuring high performance and security.

NestJS Kafka DynamoDB AWS GraphQL Kubernetes Event Driven Architecture Redis

Full-stack Technical Lead

BairesDev LLC

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)

Oversaw core web services and websites, executed product roadmaps, and developed new features. Fixed legacy issues and spearheaded the development of JAMStack and Cloud-based services. Collaborated with stakeholders to create new features and manage budgets.

PHP Python Node React Next Vue AWS Docker Kafka

Lead Developer

STO Estratagias Online

Feb 2015 - Apr 2020 (5 years 2 months)

Developed and managed high-performance web services and websites. Optimized VPS hosting servers for performance and scalability, progressing to a Partner role with additional responsibilities.

Web Development VPS Optimization Stakeholder Management Performance Tuning Team Leadership

Lead Developer

100 Marketers LLC

Aug 2020 - Apr 2022 (1 year 8 months)

Transformed outdated websites and internal tools, achieving maximum performance. Reduced infrastructure costs significantly and constructed a core business reporting tool. Automated data collection and created documentation for key processes.

PHP Python Node Vue WordPress AWS GCP PostgreSQL

Web Developer

First Page Attorney LLC

Feb 2013 - Apr 2015 (2 years 2 months)

Worked as a freelance web developer, focusing on building and maintaining websites for clients. Gained experience in various web technologies and client management.

Web Development Client Management PHP JavaScript HTML CSS WordPress