Hi, I'm Yazid Krayem, a backend software engineer with 5+ years of experience building scalable APIs, distributed systems, and cloud-native applications. I enjoy shaping robust, maintainable architectures and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact software across AWS, Azure, and DevOps-enabled environments.

Yazid Krayem

Hi, I'm Yazid Krayem, a backend software engineer with 5+ years of experience building scalable APIs, distributed systems, and cloud-native applications. I enjoy shaping robust, maintainable architectures and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact software across AWS, Azure, and DevOps-enabled environments.

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Hi, I’m Yazid Krayem, a backend software engineer with 5+ years of experience building scalable APIs, distributed systems, and cloud-native applications.

I enjoy shaping robust, maintainable architectures and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact software across AWS, Azure, and DevOps-enabled environments.

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Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer (Remotely) at Designer-24
April 1, 2022 - Present
Built and maintained Node.js microservices using ArangoDB and Redis. Designed scalable REST APIs and optimized server performance with DevOps collaboration. Managed AWS infrastructure including EC2, CloudWatch, and load balancers.
Lead Backend Developer (Remotely) at Advances and More LLC
September 1, 2019 - Present
Maintained and improved existing systems by resolving bugs and developing new features. Created a serverless medical article summarization pipeline using ChatGPT & Perplexity APIs, S3, and PostgreSQL vector search. Developed a React web app integrated with the backend and automated workflows.
Backend Developer (Remotely) at Mitara
May 1, 2022 - August 5, 2025
Developed a full-stack custom system from scratch with Node.js, Sequelize, and MySQL. Built a scalable and maintainable backend and CMS tailored to client requirements. Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure delivery matched business needs.
Full-Stack Developer (Remotely) at Micro-Bytes
August 1, 2019 - August 5, 2025
Designed and implemented comprehensive database schemas and data models to support application development. Developed interactive landing pages and dashboards using Node.js, GraphQL, and Apollo-server.
Senior Software Engineer at Advances and More LLC
April 20, 2022 - Present
Built and maintained scalable microservices using Node.js, ArangoDB, and Redis. Designed REST APIs and independently handled all DevOps responsibilities, including infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, and system monitoring.
Lead Backend Developer (Remote) at Mitara
May 1, 2022 - September 11, 2025
Engineered a scalable CMS and backend to align with evolving business needs.
Full-Stack Developer (Remote) at Micro-Bytes
May 1, 2022 - September 11, 2025
Designed robust data schemas and backend logic to support client workflows and application development.
Full-Stack Developer (Remote) at Micro-Bytes
August 20, 2019 - September 11, 2025
Built landing pages and interactive dashboards using Node.js, GraphQL, and Apollo Server.
Full-Stack Developer
September 20, 2019 - Present
Built a React web app and integrated backend workflows for automated publishing. Led multiple backend infrastructure projects using AWS services including Lambda, S3, and CloudWatch, improving scalability and reliability.
Senior Software Engineer at Advances and More LLC
April 20, 2022 - Present
Built and maintained scalable microservices using Node.js, ArangoDB, and Redis. Designed REST APIs and independently handled all DevOps responsibilities, including infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, and system monitoring.
Lead Backend Developer (Remote) at Advances and More LLC
April 19, 2022 - September 11, 2025
Enhanced and maintained legacy systems while building new features across multiple services. Developed a serverless medical articles summarization pipeline using ChatGPT, Perplexity APIs, S3, and PostgreSQL vector search.
Backend Developer (Remote) at Mitara
May 20, 2022 - September 11, 2025
Delivered a full-stack platform using Node.js, Sequelize, and MySQL, tailored to client workflows.
Full-Stack Developer (Remote) at Micro-Bytes
August 20, 2019 - September 11, 2025
Delivered robust database schemas and backend logic to support application development.

Education

Information Technology at CSIT Lebanese International University
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2023
Bootcamp in Web development at Codi_tech
October 1, 2018 - March 1, 2019
BSc in Information Technology (CIST) at Lebanese International University
September 20, 2019 - June 20, 2023
Bootcamp in Web Development at CodiTech
October 1, 2018 - March 1, 2019
BSc in Information Technology at Lebanese International University
September 20, 2019 - June 20, 2023
Web Development Bootcamp at Coditech
October 2, 2018 - March 20, 2019

Qualifications

EU Blue Card eligible (Bachelor's degree recognized by ZA Base equivalent to German Bachelor)
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Healthcare, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Other