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I am Razaik Boparai, a passionate and skilled software engineer with extensive experience in full stack web development. Over the years, I have specialized in modern JavaScript frameworks and backend technologies to create scalable and user-friendly digital applications. With a strong background in mentoring and team leadership, I enjoy collaborating with others to deliver impactful projects.
After a dedicated career in software development and a recent health-related career break, I am fully recovered and eager to bring my expertise and enthusiasm back to the tech community. I thrive in agile environments and am always eager to take on new challenges that drive innovation and growth.
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Work Experience
Senior Software Engineer at Oanda
May 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025Worked in a remote team maintaining and enhancing the website using Wagtail CMS, mentoring junior staff and onboarding new members. Developed a NextJS embeddable currency converter app styled with TailwindCSS and deployed with CircleCI and ArgoCD on Kubernetes (GKE). Led front end team for a high traffic currency converter project receiving 400k daily visits, developing React apps and scalable microservices. Managed recruitment, training, and performance evaluations. Improved monitoring using Grafana and Prometheus. Championed end-to-end testing with TestCafe and Checkly, saving deployment time.
Software Engineer at Oanda
February 1, 2022 - August 31, 2025Led development of a self-serve portal allowing customers to manage subscriptions, billing, and payment information using React, Webpack, Storybook, and Django, reducing customer support cases by 59%. Dockerized and deployed applications to Kubernetes with Helm charts, CircleCI, and Terraform. Added unit test coverage (~60%) using Django tests and React Testing Library. Managed payment provider migration for over 1500 customers. Created embedded JS form widget for free API trials and won an internal hackathon for implementing WebAuthn flow.
Full Stack Web Developer at Hotelsoft
June 1, 2018 - August 31, 2025Built multiple B2B single-page applications using React, Redux, Flux architecture, Node.js, and PostgreSQL. Collaborated with designers and managers to deliver compelling user-facing products. Led codebase upgrade from React 15 to React 16, migrating from Angular 2 to React, and integrating Redux. Reduced bundle size by 60% via optimization and webpack tuning. Trained new developers on codebase and ecosystem.
Web Developer (Freelancer)
May 1, 2019 - August 31, 2025Provided customized web solutions including full stack web applications development, deployment, maintenance, and improvement. Analyzed client needs to create user stories, wireframes and ER diagrams. Managed deployments on Heroku.
Information Technology Service Analyst at Doon School
September 1, 2015 - August 31, 2025Maintained day-to-day ICT services with a problem-solving approach. Logged and resolved IT incidents, requests and changes according to best practices.
SR&ED Consultant (Part-Time) at Monad Group Inc.
September 1, 2013 - August 31, 2025Represented clients in preparing and submitting SR&ED claims to CRA, and managed audit documentation for mail-in audits.
Student On Call (Part-Time) at IBM Canada Ltd
December 1, 2012 - August 31, 2025Provided remote support and quality assurance testing for new accounting application versions developed during internship.
App Development Support Specialist at IBM Canada Ltd
August 1, 2010 - August 31, 2025Developed algorithms in C# supporting automated contract generation for Visual Basic accounting app. Provided 24x7 pager on-call support for server maintenance and inventory updates.
Senior Software Engineer at Oanda
May 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025Worked remotely in a team of six to maintain and add features to Oanda's website using Wagtail CMS. Mentored junior engineers and facilitated onboarding. Led front-end development for a high-traffic currency converter app using NextJS and TailwindCSS deployed on Kubernetes with CI/CD. Managed recruitment and performance evaluations for interns. Developed React applications and scalable microservices, coordinated with infrastructure engineers for service monitoring, and participated in Agile sprint planning. Pioneered end-to-end testing to improve deployment efficiency.
Software Engineer at Oanda
February 1, 2022 - August 31, 2025Led development of a self-serve portal allowing customers to manage account subscriptions, billing, and payments using React, Django, and Webpack, reducing customer support cases by 59%. Dockerized and deployed applications using Helm charts and CircleCI on Kubernetes. Increased unit test coverage to approximately 60%. Maintained currency converter application and led migration of payment providers for over 1500 customers. Developed embedded JS form widgets and won an internal hackathon for implementing WebAuthn flow.
Web Developer (Freelancer) at Self-Employed
May 1, 2019 - August 31, 2025Provided tailored web solutions and full stack web application development based on specific business needs. Analyzed customer requirements, produced user stories, wireframes, and ERD diagrams. Deployed, maintained, and improved applications on Heroku.
Full Stack Web Developer at Hotelsoft
June 1, 2018 - August 31, 2025Developed multiple B2B single-page applications using React, Redux, Node.js, and PostgreSQL. Collaborated with designers and product managers to deliver user-facing features. Upgraded codebase from Angular 2 to React, improved codebase maintainability, reduced frontend bundle size by 60%, and trained new developers.
Information Technology Service Analyst at Doon School
September 1, 2015 - August 31, 2025Provided daily ICT maintenance and ensured timely resolution of IT service incidents and requests based on established practices.
SR&ED Consultant (Part-time) at Monad Group Inc.
September 1, 2013 - August 31, 2025Represented clients and prepared SR&ED claims for submission to CRA. Managed audit processes by collecting, formatting, and submitting information for mail-in audits.
Student On Call (Part-time) at IBM Canada Ltd
December 1, 2012 - August 31, 2025Provided remote support and quality assurance testing for new versions of accounting applications developed during internship.
App Development Support Specialist at IBM Canada Ltd
August 1, 2010 - August 31, 2025Developed algorithms in C# for automated contract generation used in accounting applications. Provided 24x7 on-call server maintenance and inventory updates.
Education
BASc in Electrical Engineering with Minor in Mathematics at University of Windsor
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2012Web Development Immersive at General Assembly
January 1, 2016 - April 1, 2016BASc in Electrical Engineering with Minor in Mathematics at University of Windsor
January 1, 2007 - August 1, 2012Web Development Immersive at General Assembly
January 1, 2016 - April 1, 2016Qualifications
Coursera Certificate IBM Microservices
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2025Coursera Certificate IBM Developing and Deploying Microservices with Microclimate
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2025IBM Microservices Coursera Certificate
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2025IBM Developing and Deploying Microservices with Microclimate Coursera Certificate
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2025Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Financial Services, Education, Professional Services
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