Hello, I’m Zahra Gholizadeh. I’m a senior software developer based in Tehran, Iran, with extensive experience in full-stack development, POS systems, embedded software, and security-focused applications. I enjoy turning complex requirements into clean, maintainable code and leading teams toward practical, scalable solutions. I value clean architecture, design patterns like MVVM and SOA, and rigorous testing. I’m always learning new technologies to deliver robust software that users can trust and rely on.

Zahra Gholizadeh

Hello, I’m Zahra Gholizadeh. I’m a senior software developer based in Tehran, Iran, with extensive experience in full-stack development, POS systems, embedded software, and security-focused applications. I enjoy turning complex requirements into clean, maintainable code and leading teams toward practical, scalable solutions. I value clean architecture, design patterns like MVVM and SOA, and rigorous testing. I’m always learning new technologies to deliver robust software that users can trust and rely on.

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Hello, I’m Zahra Gholizadeh. I’m a senior software developer based in Tehran, Iran, with extensive experience in full-stack development, POS systems, embedded software, and security-focused applications. I enjoy turning complex requirements into clean, maintainable code and leading teams toward practical, scalable solutions.

I value clean architecture, design patterns like MVVM and SOA, and rigorous testing. I’m always learning new technologies to deliver robust software that users can trust and rely on.

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Language

Persian
Fluent
English
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Work Experience

Senior Software Developer at Hiva PayTech Iran
October 1, 2023 - Present
Design and development of EFT POS software and payment terminals on Linux and Android; implementing features for Be Pardakht Mellat; collaborating with hardware and software teams to deliver secure payment solutions.
Senior Software Design and Development Expert at Beh Pardaz Mellat Iran (Be Pardaz Mellat)
September 30, 2023 - October 8, 2025
Led software design and development for POS-related systems; guided architecture, development, testing, and support activities; collaborated with cross-functional teams.
Malware Analyst and Software Development Expert at Amn Pardaz Corporation
August 31, 2015 - October 8, 2025
Malware analysis and reverse engineering; built and managed malware analysis workflows; debugging and analysis using tools like OllyDbg, WinDbg, LLDB; security-oriented software development.
Software Developer (Intern) at Ministry of Roads & Urban Development
January 31, 2006 - October 8, 2025
Interned as a software developer; set up internal networks and security-oriented systems; contributed to software/support activities.
Senior Software Developer at Hiva PayTech
October 1, 2023 - Present
Design and development of POS/EFT POS software; work on Linux and Android terminals; full-stack responsibilities including design, development, testing, and support; embedded programming, REST/SOAP web services; SOA; version control with Git and SVN; MVVM architecture and related technologies; POS and third-party application integration.
Senior Software Design and Development Expert at Be Pardaz Mellat
September 30, 2023 - October 8, 2025
Senior software design and development expert leading POS software initiatives; coordinating with technical/development teams; designing, developing, testing and supporting mobile and backend POS solutions; proficient in Java, Kotlin, Flutter, Android, REST/SOAP web services, embedded programming, and full-stack approaches; experience with Maven, Git, SVN; strong POS/terminal domain knowledge.
Senior Malware Analysis and Software Development Expert at Amn Pardaz Software Corporation
August 2, 2015 - October 8, 2025
Led malware analysis and security-focused software development projects; established secure coding practices; contributed to security products and defensive programming.
Software Developer at Ministry of Roads & Urban Development
January 31, 2006 - October 8, 2025
Software development and maintenance for government IT projects related to roads and urban development; collaboration across teams to deliver software solutions.
Software Developer at Ministry of Roads & Urban Development
January 1, 2006 - October 8, 2025
Developed internal software solutions and provided IT support for civil infrastructure projects.
Senior Malware Analysis and Software Development Expert at Amn Pardaz Software Corp.
August 1, 2015 - October 8, 2025
Led malware analysis and reverse engineering efforts, built internal security tooling, documented analysis workflows, and supported debugging with tools such as OllyDbg, WinDbg, and LLDB; conducted executable cracking and vulnerability analyses; authored malware/software vulnerability documentation; explored security aspects of application files and debugging.
Malware Analysis and Software Development Manager at Amn Pardaz Software Corp.
April 1, 2018 - October 8, 2025
Managed malware analysis and software development teams; established team structure and processes; oversaw architecture and development using languages including Java, Kotlin, C, C++, Lua; led security software development and full lifecycle activities.
Senior Application Developer at Behpardaz Mellat
September 2, 2023 - October 8, 2025
Senior Application Developer focusing on POS and mobile/payment applications; led design, development, testing, and support; involved in Android POS development and third‑party integrations with cross‑functional teams.
Senior Software Developer at Hiva PayTech
October 1, 2023 - Present
Design and development of Linux/Android‑based POS terminals; lead software design and development for payment solutions; collaboration with cross‑functional teams; responsibilities include full‑stack development for POS systems.
Senior Software Developer at Hiva PayTech
October 1, 2023 - Present
Senior software development role focused on POS/payments software; designing and developing on Linux and Android for payment terminals; contributing to secure, scalable payment solutions.
Senior EFT POS Developer at Hiva PayTech
October 1, 2023 - Present
Designing and developing on Linux and Android for EFT POS devices; collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver secure payment solutions.
Senior Software Design and Development Expert at Be Pardaz Mellat
September 1, 2023 - October 8, 2025
Led application design and development with emphasis on security-aware software architecture and payments-oriented solutions; guided a team toward robust software delivery.
Malware Analyst & Software Development Expert at Amn Pardaz Software Corporation
August 1, 2015 - October 8, 2025
Performed malware analysis and software development; contributed to security-focused projects and secure software practices.
Senior Malware Analyst and Software Development Expert at Amn Pardaz Software Corporation
April 1, 2018 - October 8, 2025
Led malware analysis efforts and software development initiatives; implemented secure coding practices and threat modeling.
Software Developer at Ministry of Roads & Urban Development
January 1, 2006 - October 8, 2025
Developed software solutions for government infrastructure projects; contributed to internal tools and system integrations.
Intern at Ministry of Roads & Urban Development
January 1, 2005 - October 8, 2025
University-required internship program contributing to software development tasks and project support.
Senior EFT POS Developer at Hiva PayTech
October 1, 2023 - Present
Design and development of POS and third-party applications; experience with Java/Kotlin, RESTful services, embedded programming, multi-threaded and event-driven programming; Linux/Android terminal work; security considerations; leading design and development activities.
Senior Application Developer at Behpardaz Mellat
September 1, 2023 - October 8, 2025
Senior Application Developer responsible for implementing various POS and related applications; led architecture, design, development, testing, and deployment; contributed to security-centric software; built full-stack POS solutions and third-party integrations.
Senior Software Design and Development Expert at Amn Pardaz Software Corporation
April 30, 2018 - October 8, 2025
Led software design and development initiatives, focusing on secure and robust software solutions; contributed to internal tooling and architecture decisions.
Senior Malware Analysis and Software Development Expert at Amn Pardaz Software Corporation
August 31, 2015 - October 8, 2025
Malware analysis and reverse engineering; executable analysis; security-focused software development and vulnerability assessment; mentoring and leading security-related projects.
Intern / IT Staff at Ministry of Roads & Urban Development
January 1, 2006 - October 8, 2025
University compulsory internship; set up the company’s websites/server; internal software support; training for new employees; designed integrations for internal hardware systems.

Education

Master of Science/ Master of Arts at Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Bachelor of Science/ Bachelor of Arts, Engineering (Computer/Hardware and Software) at Islamic Azad University, Tehran
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007
Master of Science (MSc) in Business/Commerce/Management at Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Master of Science in Business/Management at Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering at Islamic Azad University, Tehran
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007
Master of Science in Business/Commerce/Management at Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Master of Science at Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Bachelor of Science at Islamic Azad University, Tehran
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007

Qualifications

MFT Android Pack
January 1, 2019 - October 8, 2025
MFT CSE
January 1, 2019 - October 8, 2025
MFT A+
January 1, 2019 - October 8, 2025
Bachelor of Engineering (BSc) in Computer/Hardware and Software
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007
MFT Android Pack
January 1, 2019 - October 8, 2025
MFT M CSE
January 1, 2009 - October 8, 2025
MFT A+
January 1, 2005 - October 8, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Computer/Hardware and Software)
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007
Android Pack
January 1, 2009 - October 8, 2025
MCSE
January 1, 2005 - October 8, 2025
A+
January 1, 2003 - October 8, 2025
Android Pack
January 1, 2019 - October 8, 2025
MCSE
January 1, 2009 - October 8, 2025
A+
January 1, 2005 - October 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Government, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Other