Zeeshan Muhammad
@zeeshanmuhammad1
Experienced software engineer specializing in C++, RTS game systems, and performance-focused gameplay programming.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I am a software engineer with deep C++ expertise and a strong background in real-time strategy game development, gameplay systems, AI mechanics, and custom engine work. I have shipped features in professional game environments, focusing on debugging, profiling, optimization, and delivering engaging player experiences.
Complementing my game-focused skills, I have led backend and full-stack initiatives using Go, Python, Node.js, cloud infrastructure (AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform), and CI/CD, driving performance improvements and reducing release cycles while mentoring teams and collaborating closely with designers, artists, and QA.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Full Stack Developer / Engineering Lead
10Pearls
May 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Designed and implemented backend services in Golang and Node.js for AI-powered conversation platforms, reduced system latency by 25% and shortened release cycles by 40% through CI/CD automation and AWS/Kubernetes scaling.
Principal Software Engineer
Hopin
Dec 2023 - May 2024 (5 months)
Re-engineered backend APIs and built Golang microservices, improving data handling and system efficiency by 20% while enhancing frontend data access via GraphQL/REST and strengthening monitoring and testing practices.
Senior Software Engineer
Arbisoft | LabX
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)
Built and maintained Django-based backend services for e-commerce, automated refund workflows to cut processing from weeks to days, and increased unit test coverage from 50% to 90% to improve reliability.
Full Stack Software Engineer
Gravity9
Oct 2018 - Jan 2022 (3 years 3 months)
Led site-wide URL restructuring that increased web traffic 15%, deployed locality-aware search reducing search time by 40%, and refactored services to improve backend scalability and reduce bottlenecks.
Principal Software Engineer
LUMS
Nov 2016 - Sep 2018 (1 year 10 months)
Migrated a marketing site to micro-frontends improving site speed by 30%, developed APIs and frontend pages, and implemented automated regression testing to reduce system failures.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
TBThe University of Birmingham
Master of Science, Information Technology
2015 - 2016
Completed a Master of Science in Information Technology with coursework including Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, and Agile Methodologies.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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Job categories
Skills
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