
Z Khaled
@zkhaled
Backend Engineer | Node.js, TypeScript | REST APIs, SaaS & Payment Integrations | PostgreSQL, MongoDB | Cairo, Egypt | Open to Full-time & Remote
What I'm looking for
Backend Engineer (Node.js / TypeScript) with hands-on experience designing and scaling production-ready APIs, SaaS platforms, and distributed system architectures.
My core expertise spans:
• Multi-Tenant SaaS Systems: Engineered data isolation logic and updated core authentication flows to transform single-tenant applications into scalable multi-tenant platforms (InstaMenu).
• Financial & Web3 Integrations: Integrated complex fiat and crypto payment gateways (Stripe, MoonPay, PayPal, Braintree, NowPayments) alongside secure Web3 smart contract triggers on BSC Scan (NextIn).
• Security & Role-Based Access: Implemented JWT authentication, strict RBAC pipelines, and scheduled/real-time notification flows (Firebase, Nodemailer, Cron jobs).
• API Architecture & Deployment: Built and deployed REST & GraphQL APIs backed by VPS setups, Nginx, and cloud stores (MinIO/Cloudinary).
Core Tech Stack: Node.js | Express.js | TypeScript | MongoDB | PostgreSQL | Prisma | GraphQL | REST APIs | Docker Basics
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Data Operations Assistant
Egyptian Armed Forces
Jul 2025 - Sep 2026 (1 year 2 months)
Maintained internal relational databases and automated analytical reporting pipelines, improving daily operational workflow efficiency.
Backend Engineer (Contract)
NextIn
Aug 2024 - Jun 2025 (10 months)
Architected backend from scratch with JWT/RBAC; collaborated with Flutter developers to define strict OpenAPI contracts for seamless Web3 integration. Integrated 4+ payment gateways with secure webhook validation and BSC Scan smart contract connections.
Backend Developer (Contract)
InstaMenu
Jan 2025 - Apr 2025 (3 months)
Architected a scalable multi-tenant SaaS backend, implementing strict database-level tenant isolation and RBAC to support secure, subscription-based user onboarding and data privacy.
Full Stack Developer (Contract)
WallVibe
Apr 2024 - Jun 2024 (2 months)
Built backend services for a media-rich application, utilizing MinIO object storage for asset management and optimizing database schemas for high-performance bulk metadata retrieval. Deployed backend on a Linux VPS and automated content ingestion pipelines via Make.com.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Higher Technological Institute
Bachelor of Computer Science, Computer Science
2020 - 2024
Pursued a Bachelor of Computer Science, completing the program in 2024.
Availability
Location
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