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I'm a Senior Software Engineer with 6+ years of experience building scalable backend systems using PHP, Laravel, and the MERN stack. I specialize in RESTful API development, secure payment gateway integration (Stripe, PayPal, Authorize.Net), database optimization (MySQL, MongoDB, Redis), and CI/CD deployment pipelines. I've led teams that reduced ETL pipeline runtimes and scaled platforms to handle 10x data volume. I've worked across freight analytics, real estate SaaS, and e-commerce, with a growing focus on AI-driven backend automation.…I'm a Senior Software Engineer with 6+ years of experience building scalable backend systems using PHP, Laravel, and the MERN stack. I specialize in RESTful API development, secure payment gateway integration (Stripe, PayPal, Authorize.Net), database optimization (MySQL, MongoDB, Redis), and CI/CD deployment pipelines. I've led teams that reduced ETL pipeline runtimes and scaled platforms to handle 10x data volume. I've worked across freight analytics, real estate SaaS, and e-commerce, with a growing focus on AI-driven backend automation.

M Tahir Salim

Full Stack Developer, Web Developer, Back-End Developer, +4

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I'm a Senior Software Engineer with 6+ years of experience building scalable backend systems using PHP, Laravel, and the MERN stack. I specialize in RESTful API development, secure payment gateway integration (Stripe, PayPal, Authorize.Net), database optimization (MySQL, MongoDB, Redis), and CI/CD deployment pipelines. I've led teams that reduced ETL pipeline runtimes and scaled platforms to handle 10x data volume. I've worked across freight analytics, real estate SaaS, and e-commerce, with a growing focus on AI-driven backend automation.…I'm a Senior Software Engineer with 6+ years of experience building scalable backend systems using PHP, Laravel, and the MERN stack. I specialize in RESTful API development, secure payment gateway integration (Stripe, PayPal, Authorize.Net), database optimization (MySQL, MongoDB, Redis), and CI/CD deployment pipelines. I've led teams that reduced ETL pipeline runtimes and scaled platforms to handle 10x data volume. I've worked across freight analytics, real estate SaaS, and e-commerce, with a growing focus on AI-driven backend automation.

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I’m a Senior Software Engineer with 6+ years of experience building scalable backend systems using PHP, Laravel, and the MERN stack. I specialize in RESTful API development, secure payment gateway integration (Stripe, PayPal, Authorize.Net), database optimization (MySQL, MongoDB, Redis), and CI/CD deployment pipelines.

I’ve led teams that reduced ETL pipeline runtimes and scaled platforms to handle 10x data volume. I’ve worked across freight analytics, real estate SaaS, and e-commerce, with a growing focus on AI-driven backend automation.

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Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer (MERN Stack) at Carpe Diem Team

February 1, 2026 - Present

Design and develop RESTful APIs using Node.js/Express, handling authentication, validation, and third-party integrations. Build responsive React front-end interfaces with Redux/Context API, design MongoDB schemas, and optimize aggregation pipelines for performance at scale. Implement CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments via GitHub Actions. Write unit and integration tests (Jest) using TDD. Collaborate cross-functionally in Agile/Scrum, conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers.

Senior Software Engineer at Livedin

June 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026

Developed and maintained two Laravel applications serving 4,700 active users. Integrated Stripe/PayPal subscription billing for recurring revenue. Built and shipped RESTful APIs supporting 12,000 requests/day for web and mobile clients. Conducted code reviews, implemented CI/CD pipelines, and optimized performance.

Assistant Manager at Legendesk (Pvt.) Ltd

February 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025

Led team delivery of the DAT Freight and Analytics Replica Platform on time and within budget. Reduced ETL pipeline runtime by 40% through data processing optimization. Enhanced platform scalability to handle 10x increase in data volume without performance degradation.

Senior Laravel Developer at Legendesk (Pvt.) Ltd

August 1, 2022 - February 1, 2024

Designed and built Laravel web applications end-to-end from requirements through deployment. Implemented RESTful APIs supporting mobile and web applications. Maintained stability across 5+ live production applications. Presented technical updates directly to clients and management.

Junior Laravel Developer at K-Labs

March 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022

Led full development lifecycle for PHP-based portals and premium service platforms. Built and extended backend APIs and data services. Ensured cross-browser consistency across 7 client-facing applications. Documented architecture standards and coordinated with project managers and co-developers.

Junior Database Developer at Innovative Channels (Pvt.) Ltd

January 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021

Developed database tables, views, stored procedures, sequences, and synonyms. Configured and maintained WebLogic Server 12c for enterprise applications. Wrote complex PL/SQL procedures and functions; developed interactive reports in Report Builder 10g.

Frontend Web Developer (Internship) at Nextosol Technologies

February 1, 2019 - April 1, 2019

Converted PSD templates to HTML/CSS/JS websites. Designed and developed a school management system using core PHP with full CRUD and authentication.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering at Hamdard University, Karachi

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020