Khawaja Ahmar

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I'm Khawaja Ahmar, a Principal Software Engineer with 12+ years of proven expertise designing, developing, and leading large-scale mobile applications across ride-hailing, OTT streaming, fintech, and gaming.

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I’m Khawaja Ahmar, a Principal Software Engineer with 12+ years of proven expertise designing, developing, and leading large-scale mobile applications across ride-hailing, OTT streaming, fintech, and gaming. I thrive on turning ambitious ideas into reliable, scalable products that users love.

I specialize in iOS (Swift, Objective-C) and cross-platform development, with hands-on experience in system architecture, product strategy, and mentoring cross-functional teams. I enjoy shipping features that span wallets, payments, real-time tracking, and multi-service capabilities for global audiences.

  • 16 years' experience
  • Joined December 2024

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • UrduFluent

Industry experience

  • Software & Internet
  • Gaming
  • Other
  • Professional Services
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Education
  • Financial Services

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Work experience· 27 roles

Senior Software Engineer / Team Lead · Al-Safeer ITAug 2025 – Sep 2025 · 2 mos

Leading development of Petra Ride/Riden ride-hailing apps (iOS Native, MVVM, Swift). Architected new passenger & driver apps from scratch, modernizing legacy modules. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate wallets, real-time tracking, and multi-service functionality. Mentored junior engineers, established code standards, and improved app performance.

Senior Software Engineer · Jeeny KSASep 2022 – Sep 2025 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Enhanced and supported Jeeny ride-hailing platform (passenger & driver apps). Implemented core features in payments, booking flows, and geo-services. Coordinated with backend teams to integrate scalable web services.

Senior iOS Developer · JeenyDec 2021 – Jul 2025 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Developed ride hailing iOS Native products for passengers and drivers.

Senior iOS Engineer · Al-Safeer ITDec 2021 – Present · 5 yrs
Senior iOS Engineer · Al-Safeer ITDec 2021 – Jun 2024 · 2 yrs 7 mos
Senior iOS Developer · JeenyNov 2020 – Dec 2021 · 1 yr 2 mos
Principal Software Engineer / Project Manager · Aomata LLCOct 2020 – Jul 2025 · 4 yrs 10 mos
Senior Software Engineer — Team Lead · cDocs NorthBay SolutionsJun 2020 – Sep 2025 · 5 yrs 4 mos

Education· 8

Bachelors of Computer Science · Punjab University2006 – 2010
B.S · Punjab University College of Information Technology2006 – 2010
I.C.S · Govt. Modal Degree College Faisal Town Lahore2004 – 2006
Matric · Govt. High School Township Lahore2002 – 2004

Certifications and awards

ILETS2015 – 2016

ILETS 7.0 BAND

IELTS - British Council2030 – 2025

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