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Syed Taimoor

Syed Taimoor

Software Engineer SWE 1
Karachi

Summary

Motivated and detail-oriented Software Engineer with over 3 years of experience in building scalable, high-performance web and backend applications. Specialized in backend development using Node.js, NestJS, and Express, with strong proficiency in relational and NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL, MSSQL, and MongoDB. Experienced in frontend frameworks like VueJS, React, and Angular, with a solid understanding of REST API design, CI/CD pipelines, SOLID principles, and monolithic architecture. Passionate about writing clean, testable code, collaborating in Agile environments, and delivering solutions that meet both technical and business goals. Committed to continuous learning, quality-first development, and modern DevOps practices. Detail-oriented, organized, and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.

Work History

Software Engineer SWE1

Elevance Labs
01.2025 - Current
  • Developed reusable components that significantly reduced development effort on multiple projects.
  • Supervised work of programmers, designers and technicians, assigned tasks and monitored performance against targets.
  • Tested and deployed scalable and highly available software products.
  • Participated in agile development processes, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
  • Implemented version control systems to streamline development processes and facilitate easier code integration and collaboration.
  • Integrated third-party APIs to extend application functionalities and improve user experiences, leveraging external services for enhanced capabilities.
  • Improved application performance with optimization of database queries, ensuring smooth and efficient data retrieval.
  • Designed data models and database schemas to support complex data storage and retrieval requirements, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
  • Facilitated team collaboration and project management through introduction of agile methodologies, leading to more adaptable and responsive development cycles.
  • Mentored junior developers, sharing knowledge and expertise to support their professional growth and development within team.
  • Implemented automated build and deployment processes to streamline release management procedures.
  • Refactored legacy codebases for improved maintainability, paving the way for easier future updates.
  • Collaborated with fellow engineers to evaluate software and hardware interfaces.
  • Optimized algorithms for faster processing, reducing overall computation time.
  • Consistently met project deadlines by effectively managing time and prioritizing tasks according to importance.
  • Analyzed proposed technical solutions based on customer requirements.
  • Integrated new technologies into existing systems, increasing capabilities and improving overall performance.

Junior Software Engineer

Zenith Flow Tech
11.2023 - 12.2024
  • Built mono-based architectures, enabling independent deployment and scaling of core services.
  • Engineered and optimized PostgreSQL and MSSQL databases, wrote complex queries, created stored procedures, and performed data normalization.
  • Utilized MongoDB for NoSQL needs, including flexible schema design, aggregation pipelines, and document indexing.
  • Created and managed role-based access control (RBAC), token-based authentication (JWT), and session management to ensure secure APIs.
  • Performed API performance tuning, implemented caching (Redis), pagination, and background job handling (BullMQ).
  • Wrote and maintained comprehensive unit and integration test suites using tools like Jest and Supertest, supporting CI/CD workflows.
  • Diagnosed and resolved production issues through root cause analysis, log monitoring, and system audits.
  • Collaborated with frontend teams (Vue.js, Tailwind CSS) to design contracts for APIs, and ensure alignment on features.
  • Managed deployment pipelines using Git, GitHub Actions, and Docker for containerized environments.
  • Participated in Agile ceremonies – sprint planning, retrospectives, daily stand-ups – and tracked deliverables using Jira.
  • Documented API specs using Swagger/OpenAPI, ensuring clarity and consistency across development teams.
  • Worked on data migration scripts, backup strategies, and ensured data integrity across environments.
  • Assisted senior architects with system design, contributing to scalable backend architecture decisions.
  • Delivered high-quality code on time, contributing to overall project success.

Associate Software Engineer

MMC Global
02.2023 - 11.2023
  • Designed and implemented RESTful API endpoints, and ensured seamless integration with frontend and third-party services.
  • Assisted in developing web components using React.js and Vue.js.
  • Integrate API's and third party API's
  • Optimized application performance by implementing efficient state management techniques.
  • Enhanced UI/UX by collaborating with designers and incorporating user feedback.
  • Proved successful at working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering

Hamdard University
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
04.2001 - 02.2024

Skills

VueJS, ReactJS, Angular

Certification

Amazon Web Services DevOps Engineer - Associate Level

Interests

AI Driven Applications

New Technologies

B2B products making

Timeline

Software Engineer SWE1

Elevance Labs
01.2025 - Current

Prompt Engineering

01-2025

Amazon Web Services DevOps Engineer - Associate Level

09-2024

Agentic AI From Udmey

09-2024

Junior Software Engineer

Zenith Flow Tech
11.2023 - 12.2024

Associate Software Engineer

MMC Global
02.2023 - 11.2023

Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering

Hamdard University
04.2001 - 02.2024

Languages

English
Urdu

Overview

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Syed TaimoorSoftware Engineer SWE 1