I'm a Senior Software Engineer with over a decade of experience building scalable web platforms. My expertise spans PHP (Laravel/Symfony), JavaScript (Vue/React), Ruby on Rails, Python, and cloud-native architectures (AWS, GCP, Kubernetes). I enjoy modernizing legacy systems, implementing robust automated testing, and leading teams to deliver high-impact products on time. I thrive in collaborative environments, mentoring developers and aligning technical strategy with business goals. I’m passionate about delivering reliable, secure software and continuously improving development processes through automation and thoughtful architecture.

Hicham Ajarif

I'm a Senior Software Engineer with over a decade of experience building scalable web platforms. My expertise spans PHP (Laravel/Symfony), JavaScript (Vue/React), Ruby on Rails, Python, and cloud-native architectures (AWS, GCP, Kubernetes). I enjoy modernizing legacy systems, implementing robust automated testing, and leading teams to deliver high-impact products on time. I thrive in collaborative environments, mentoring developers and aligning technical strategy with business goals. I’m passionate about delivering reliable, secure software and continuously improving development processes through automation and thoughtful architecture.

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I’m a Senior Software Engineer with over a decade of experience building scalable web platforms. My expertise spans PHP (Laravel/Symfony), JavaScript (Vue/React), Ruby on Rails, Python, and cloud-native architectures (AWS, GCP, Kubernetes). I enjoy modernizing legacy systems, implementing robust automated testing, and leading teams to deliver high-impact products on time.

I thrive in collaborative environments, mentoring developers and aligning technical strategy with business goals. I’m passionate about delivering reliable, secure software and continuously improving development processes through automation and thoughtful architecture.

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Work Experience

Senior Software Developer (Remote) at Simply PHP
June 1, 2023 - November 10, 2025
Engineered and deployed a REST API (PHP 8/Laravel) powering a cancer research platform, handling sensitive data with secure endpoints and optimized queries; migrated frontend to Vue 3. Implemented automated unit/integration tests across backend (PHPUnit) and frontend (Jest/Vue Test Utils). Designed and delivered an automated testing framework (PHP 8, Codeception, Selenium, Vue 2) for a university staff management app. Developed a banking system for currency exchange (Laravel REST API + Vue 3), enabling secure buy/sell transactions, real-time rates integration, and scalable transaction workflows.
Senior Software Developer (Remote) at AdVon Commerce
April 30, 2023 - April 30, 2023
Enhanced high-traffic ecommerce applications used by hundreds of publishers and retailers (React, TypeScript, Python, Golang, PHP Laravel, Kubernetes, GCP). Integrated AI-driven product recommendations into ecommerce platforms, boosting client conversion rates. Led team to launch an ecommerce portal (PHP 7, Laravel, Python, Kubernetes, S3, GCP).
Lead Software Engineer at We Pick Knowledge
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2021
Led a team of 5 in upgrading client software (PHP Symfony, Ruby on Rails, React, AngularJS, Elasticsearch, Docker, Ansible, Puppet, Datadog). Mentored developers, solved complex issues, enforced GDPR compliance.
Software Engineer at Web Pick
March 1, 2015 - March 1, 2015
Optimized high-traffic sports web app (PHP, Phalcon, MongoDB, Redis, MySQL, Ruby on Rails). Performed research, task estimation, explained deliverables/risks. Improved SEO performance.
Junior Software Engineer at House of Geeks
June 1, 2014 - June 1, 2014
Designed & developed web apps with functional tests (Ruby on Rails, RSpec, Backbone, Ionic). Supported development across 5+ software solutions (web, desktop, mobile).

Education

Master of Engineering, Computer Engineering at ENSA Marrakech, Morocco
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013

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Industry Experience

Financial Services, Healthcare, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail