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Muzamil Hussain

Backend Engineer

Muzamil Hussain
Birmingham, United Kingdom

Experience

Mar 2025 - Aug 2025
6 months
United States

Backend Engineer

Freelance

  • Architected secure, scalable backend for SEC-registered investment advisor platform handling sensitive financial data, implementing JWT authentication, role-based authorization, and encryption at rest/in transit to ensure regulatory compliance and data protection
  • Designed and optimized PostgreSQL database schema for complex financial relationships with proper indexing, query optimization, and transactional integrity, while implementing MongoDB for flexible document storage, demonstrating expertise across both relational and NoSQL databases
  • Developed RESTful APIs integrating multiple third-party financial data providers with retry logic, circuit breaker patterns, rate limiting, and comprehensive error handling, ensuring resilient operation under varying network conditions and high-volume requests
Sep 2024 - Jan 2025
5 months
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Trading Platform Enhancement

Freelance Project

  • Enhanced fintech trading platform's user interface using Vue.js, implementing responsive components that improved platform usability and user engagement metrics by 25%
  • Developed comprehensive internationalisation framework enabling multi-language support across 8 languages, significantly expanding platform's accessibility to international markets and diverse user base
Feb 2024 - Present
2 years 1 month
Fürstenfeldbruck, Germany

Full-Stack Engineer

Tippgeber24 GmBH

  • Built high-performance NestJS/GraphQL backend processing 500K+ daily queries with sub-100ms response times using Redis caching, ElasticSearch indexing, and optimized MongoDB aggregation pipelines, implementing idempotency and concurrency controls for reliable data processing
  • Architected scalable RESTful APIs with JWT authentication, rate limiting, and comprehensive security measures including input validation, SQL injection prevention, and secure session management, ensuring robust protection of user data
  • Designed and implemented queue-based architecture using Redis for asynchronous job processing, handling high-volume transactions with retry logic and dead-letter queues for production reliability
  • Troubleshot and resolved production issues in real-time, implementing monitoring, alerting, and logging strategies that reduced incident response time by 40% and improved system observability
Oct 2023 - Apr 2024
7 months
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Robotics Engineer (Part-Time)

RoboTech LLC

  • Delivered comprehensive robotics software platform that achieved company beta milestone and secured Dubai TV Shark Tank presentation opportunity, demonstrating commercial viability through end-to-end technical leadership
  • Architected sophisticated control systems using C++/Qt5 for automated IoT stations, creating intuitive user interfaces and robust backend infrastructure for real-time robotic operations
  • Integrated MAVLink communication protocols with Pixhawk flight controllers and servo motor systems, ensuring reliable device-to-device communication and precise operational control across distributed robotic components
  • Developed scalable IoT monitoring solutions utilising MQTT protocols and Node.js backend services, enabling seamless remote control of ESP32-based devices with real-time responsiveness and high availability
Mar 2022 - Jan 2023
11 months
Montevideo, Uruguay

Full-Stack Developer

Modelit

  • Increased global user engagement by 27% for Fair Trade USA through full-stack development using Laravel, Vue.js, and Phrase-powered localisation, supporting certification workflows for international stakeholders
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to maintain and enhance a comprehensive certification platform, implement scalable API solutions and dynamic Vue.js components that streamlined compliance processes for global users
  • Architected robust Laravel backend services with integrated multi-language support, developing RESTful APIs and database schemas that improved system performance whilst maintaining data integrity across international deployments
  • Delivered responsive Vue.js component libraries with seamless localisation integration, enabling the platform to expand into 12 new countries whilst maintaining consistent user experience across all regions
Aug 2021 - Jan 2022
6 months
United States

Front-End Developer

YourParade

  • Developed and maintained enterprise-level Shopify+ e-commerce platform using React and TypeScript, implementing robust API integrations that processed £500K+ in monthly transactions with 99.9% reliability
  • Built responsive React components with seamless Shopify API integration, optimising frontend performance that reduced page load times by 45% and improved conversion rates by 18%
  • Contributed technical expertise in code reviews and team meetings, establishing TypeScript best practices and React component architecture standards that improved code quality and reduced technical debt by 30%
Jul 2020 - Sep 2021
1 year 3 months
Lahore, Pakistan

PHP Developer

Blinkedge Ltd.

  • Developed custom WordPress and Laravel solutions for e-commerce clients, implementing secure payment gateway integrations and inventory management systems that supported £200K+ in annual sales
  • Architected Laravel-based admin panels with Vue.js frontends for API management and data visualisation, creating efficient tools that reduced administrative overhead by 40% and improved operational efficiency
  • Built secure RESTful APIs using Laravel and MySQL, implementing authentication, data validation, and error handling that ensured data integrity and privacy compliance across all client applications
  • Delivered responsive, user-friendly interfaces using modern CSS frameworks and vanilla JavaScript, enhancing user experience and achieving 95% client satisfaction ratings

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology (4.5 years), Retail (1.5 years), Banking and Finance (1 year), Agriculture (1 year), Food and Beverage (1 year), and Manufacturing (0.5 years).

Information Technology
Retail
Banking and Finance
Agriculture
Food and Beverage
Manufacturing

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Information Technology (4.5 years), Product Development (2 years), and Research and Development (0.5 years).

Information Technology
Product Development
Research and Development

Summary

Backend Engineer with 7+ years designing and building high-performance, scalable Node.js/TypeScript applications. Expert in developing robust APIs, optimizing database performance (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB), and architecting systems that handle high-volume transactions with strong focus on security, reliability, and maintainability. Proven track record building backend services processing 500K+ daily queries with sub-100ms response times. Experience with FinTech applications, JWT authentication, queue-based architectures, and performance optimization under load. Strong OOP principles, design patterns, and collaborative remote work across distributed teams.

Skills

  • Backend: Node.js, Express.js, Nestjs, Typescript, Restful Apis, Graphql, Websockets, Microservices
  • Databases: Postgresql, Mysql, Mongodb, Redis, Elasticsearch, Query Optimization, Migrations, Data Modeling, Indexing
  • Security & Apis: Jwt, Oauth 2.0, Rate Limiting, Input Validation, Idempotency, Concurrency Control, Api Security
  • Architecture: Oop/solid, Design Patterns (Factory, Strategy, Repository), Clean Architecture, Event-driven Systems
  • Performance: High-traffic Optimization, Caching (Redis), Load Balancing, Horizontal Scaling, Queue-based Processing (Kafka)
  • Cloud & Devops: Aws (Ec2, S3, Lambda, Rds), Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Ci/cd, Serverless, Infrastructure As Code
  • Practices: Tdd, Unit/integration Testing, Git, Agile, Code Review, Production Troubleshooting, Remote Collaboration
  • Frontend: React.js, Next.js, Vue.js, Typescript, Html5, Css3
  • Additional: Python, Django, Flask, Laravel, Apache Kafka, Mqtt, Flutter

Languages

German
Elementary
English
Elementary

Education

Jun 2025 - Present

The University of Law

MSc Cybersecurity Management · Cybersecurity Management · Birmingham, United Kingdom

Sep 2019 - Aug 2023

GC University Faisalabad Layyah Campus

BS Information Technology · Information Technology · Layyah, Pakistan

Certifications & licenses

Cybersecurity Foundations

Ethical Hacker

Postman API Expert

Software Engineer Certificate

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Where is Muzamil based?

Muzamil is based in Birmingham, United Kingdom and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Muzamil speak?

Muzamil speaks the following languages: German (Elementary), English (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Muzamil have?

Muzamil has at least 5 years of experience. During this time, Muzamil has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 8 months. Note that Muzamil may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Muzamil be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Muzamil would be well-suited for roles such as: Backend Engineer, Trading Platform Enhancement, Full-Stack Engineer.

What is Muzamil's latest experience?

Muzamil's most recent position is Backend Engineer at Freelance.

What companies has Muzamil worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Muzamil has worked for Freelance, Freelance Project, Tippgeber24 GmBH, RoboTech LLC, and Modelit.

Which industries is Muzamil most experienced in?

Muzamil is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Retail, and Agriculture. Muzamil also has some experience in Food and Beverage, Banking and Finance, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Muzamil most experienced in?

Muzamil is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Research and Development (R&D).

What is Muzamil's education?

Muzamil holds a Master in Cybersecurity Management from The University of Law and a Bachelor in Information Technology from GC University Faisalabad Layyah Campus.

Does Muzamil have any certificates?

Muzamil has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Cybersecurity Foundations, Ethical Hacker, and Postman API Expert.

What is the availability of Muzamil?

Muzamil is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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