I am a software developer specialising in full-stack development and DevOps, with strong experience in Docker-based containerisation. I build scalable web applications using C#, ASP.NET Core, React and Azure. My work includes API integration, CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployments, with a focus on clean, maintainable code and team collaboration. I am committed to delivering reliable software through Agile practices, code reviews and test-driven development. I enjoy translating business needs into robust architectures and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive successful deployments and secure infrastructure.

Ahmed Al Charra

I am a software developer specialising in full-stack development and DevOps, with strong experience in Docker-based containerisation. I build scalable web applications using C#, ASP.NET Core, React and Azure. My work includes API integration, CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployments, with a focus on clean, maintainable code and team collaboration. I am committed to delivering reliable software through Agile practices, code reviews and test-driven development. I enjoy translating business needs into robust architectures and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive successful deployments and secure infrastructure.

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I am a software developer specialising in full-stack development and DevOps, with strong experience in Docker-based containerisation. I build scalable web applications using C#, ASP.NET Core, React and Azure. My work includes API integration, CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployments, with a focus on clean, maintainable code and team collaboration.

I am committed to delivering reliable software through Agile practices, code reviews and test-driven development. I enjoy translating business needs into robust architectures and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive successful deployments and secure infrastructure.

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Work Experience

Software Developer at Ofqual
July 1, 2025 - Present
Lead projects and deliver features from design through development, testing and release in Agile teams. Build and maintain full-stack applications using Blazor, .NET and React (public sites and internal tools). Design and develop RESTful APIs in ASP.NET Core using VIPER architecture; implement unit and integration tests with TDD. Update and migrate legacy .NET services to supported frameworks to improve stability. Configure and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure Pipelines and GitHub Actions with automated tests and Snyk vulnerability checks. Use Infrastructure as Code with Bicep to deploy Azure resources. Set up Azure Entra ID and VNet connections to enable secure, passwordless access to databases, Key Vault and Blob Storage. Migrated entire .NET and React codebase to Drupal and SuiteCRM. Implemented distributed caching to persist access tokens across nodes for secure, scalable authentication. Review pull requests across development, QA and data teams to maintain code quality.
Apprentice Software Developer at Ofqual
September 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025
Maintained legacy React codebase; fixed bugs and added features to improve functionality and user experience. Created and updated documentation for coding standards and best practices. Created and maintained automated tests using Playwright for frontend and xUnit for APIs, ensuring reliability through integration and unit testing. Maintained a schema-as-code repository for Microsoft SQL Server, managing schema updates and ensuring smooth migrations across environments. Led the design and development of internal tools, including a GDPR compliance checker for QA data deletion and a secure solution to fetch and format Azure app settings for C# applications using authenticated access.

Education

Software Developer Level 4 (Higher Apprenticeship) at Baltic Apprenticeships
September 1, 2023 - February 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Education, Government, Professional Services