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I’m Junaid Imtiaz, an IT professional with over 25 years of experience designing and delivering enterprise web applications. I have spent more than a decade in leadership roles, guiding teams through complex technical challenges and delivering high-quality solutions.
Based in Oldham, UK, I balance business needs with technical excellence, driving robust architectures, secure implementations and scalable delivery processes.
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Work Experience
Senior Software Engineer at BBC iPlayer (Partner Engineering), Media City, Salford
June 1, 2024 - PresentLed work on the Partner Integration Hub (PIH) web application, addressing substantial technical debt and bottlenecks; collaborated across multiple teams; implemented change management processes to prepare for handover to nearshore partner; contributed to feature development and process improvements.
Senior Software Engineer at BBC iPlayer & Sounds (Connected Red Button), Media City UK
April 30, 2024 - September 22, 2025Worked on BBC Connected TV platforms and Broadcast Text service, integrating with FREELY TV and Trigger Master; contributed to test coverage improvements and cross-functional collaboration.
Senior Software Engineer at BBC iPlayer (Partner Engineering)
August 31, 2023 - September 22, 2025Integrated Automated Certification Tool (ACT) suite for partner devices; helped shape requirements, built new components, and streamlined collaboration for primary stakeholders; supported transition planning with nearshore partners.
Software Engineer at Heaven Spring Limited
May 31, 2022 - September 22, 2025Greenfield projects including ERP, CRM and sales/lead tracking systems; developed end-to-end web application infrastructure; utilised PHP, Laravel, Node.js, React, Vue.js; implemented testing practices and CI/CD.
Software Engineer at Macan Consulting Services Ltd.
November 30, 2019 - September 22, 2025Greenfield web application development and support for diverse clients (NHS, universities, finance, retail); contributed to drop shipping platform and accompanying apps; agile delivery in a fast-paced environment.
Software Engineer at BBC Future Media and Technology (Multiple contracts)
January 31, 2017 - September 22, 2025Contract roles involving front-end and full-stack development across BBC platforms (BBC Homepage, iPlayer, CBBC/CBeebies, BBC Sport, K&L/BBC Food, Taster); implemented improvements, migration work and CI.
Senior Front-end Developer at FrogTrade Limited
November 30, 2011 - September 22, 2025Designed and developed a JavaScript front-end framework and cross-browser widgets; built a back-end RESTful PHP service; addressed security by design for front-end and back-end components.
Development Manager at Telewise Group Ltd.
July 31, 2008 - September 22, 2025Led onsite and offshore development teams; defined development processes; requirements gathering, functional specs, QA, release strategies; managed projects across multiple brands and locales.
Senior Developer at Telewise Group Ltd.
December 31, 2005 - September 22, 2025Early development role contributing to enterprise web apps; implemented OO PHP, MySQL, AJAX, JavaScript; supported agile practices.
Web Developer / Director at Mango17
January 1, 2008 - September 22, 2025Ran a side business delivering static and data-driven websites; built a custom CMS and recruitment platform; managed end-to-end project delivery for SMEs.
Systems Developer at Internexus Group
September 30, 2005 - September 22, 2025Developed enterprise web apps (PHP, PERL, MySQL/Oracle); managed e-commerce and backend systems; provided Linux server administration and user support.
Senior Software Engineer at BBC iPlayer (Partner Engineering)
June 1, 2024 - PresentLed modernization of the Partner Integration Hub (PIH) web app to support partner device certification. Identified and remediated technical debt, improved feature delivery, collaborated across multiple teams, and formalized change management and development processes to enable handover to nearshore partners.
Senior Software Engineer at BBC iPlayer & Sounds (Connected Red Button)
April 30, 2024 - September 22, 2025Worked on Connected TV and Broadcast Text service platforms; integrated FREELY TV service; improved unit test coverage; contributed to Trigger Master scheduling tool.
Senior Software Engineer at BBC iPlayer (Partner Engineering)
August 31, 2023 - September 22, 2025Integrated Automated Certification Tool (ACT) for major international partners; supported requirement specifications; collaborated across teams; developed/maintained automated tests; aided Kanban workflow.
Software Engineer at Heaven Spring Limited
May 31, 2022 - September 22, 2025Developed greenfield web applications including ERP and CRM systems; built scalable company-wide web application infrastructure; implemented sales and lead tracking for multiple teams.
Software Engineer at Macan Consulting Services Ltd.
November 30, 2019 - September 22, 2025Greenfield web application development and ongoing support for diverse clients; delivered drop shipping platform and back-end systems; Agile environment.
Senior Front-end Developer at FrogTrade Limited
November 30, 2011 - September 22, 2025Designed and implemented a JavaScript front-end framework for widgets; built cross-browser components; developed back-end RESTful PHP services; addressed security by design.
Senior Software Engineer at BBC iPlayer (Partner Engineering)
June 1, 2024 - PresentLead development on the Partner Integration Hub (PIH) web application, reining in technical debt and bottlenecks to enable feature delivery. Worked across web development, technical leadership and product management to stabilise processes and prepare the product for handover to a nearshore partner. Technologies included JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, React, Jest, Playwright, PostgreSQL, Docker, AWS, Microservices, Rush/Monorepo, CI/CD, and Scrum.
Senior Software Engineer at BBC iPlayer & Sounds (Connected Red Button)
April 30, 2024 - September 22, 2025Implemented integration of FREELY TV services with BBC Connected TV and Broadcast Text platforms. Contributed to the Trigger Master tool for scheduling red button triggers and expanded unit test coverage in a highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.
Senior Software Engineer at BBC iPlayer (Partner Engineering)
August 31, 2023 - September 22, 2025Joined to develop Automated Certification Tool (ACT) and related testing capabilities for major international TV partners. Led requirement refinement, architecture discussions, and cross-team collaboration to deliver solid technical solutions.
Software Engineer at Heaven Spring Ltd
May 31, 2022 - September 22, 2025Built greenfield web application infrastructure including ERP, CRM and sales/lead tracking systems. Implemented full-stack solutions using PHP (Laravel), JavaScript, React/Node, and PHPUnit; established Agile/SCRUM practices and robust CI workflows.
Software Engineer at Macan Consultancy Services Ltd.
November 30, 2019 - September 22, 2025Delivered greenfield web applications and maintained existing systems for a diverse client base. Projects included a drop-shipping platform and a suite of applications to support growth, utilizing PHP, MySQL, AWS, JavaScript, React/Vue, PHPUnit and GIT with SCRUM.
Software Engineer at BBC Future Media and Technology (FM&T)
January 31, 2017 - September 22, 2025Contract/consultancy roles across BBC digital properties, including iPlayer, CBBC/CBeebies and BBC Sport. Activities spanned front-end and back-end development, testing, CI/CD, and agile delivery, with a focus on performance, accessibility, and security.
Senior Front-end Developer at FrogTrade Limited
November 30, 2011 - September 22, 2025Led front-end framework development for a large eLearning platform, designing reusable widgets and RESTful PHP back-end services. Implemented cross-browser components, OAuth integration and security best practices.
Technical Lead / Technical Architect at Telewise Group Ltd.
July 31, 2008 - September 22, 2025As Technical Lead/Architect, owned software development lifecycle, defined requirements, functional specs, estimations and delivery plans. Led onshore/offshore teams, oversaw QA, security and hosting infrastructure improvements (hybrid cloud).
Senior Developer at Telewise Group Ltd.
December 31, 2005 - September 22, 2025Led development on a portfolio of commercial web applications, focusing on OO PHP, MVC, MySQL, AJAX, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and SCRUM.
Systems Developer at Internexus Group
September 30, 2005 - September 22, 2025Developed enterprise-level web applications in PHP4/PHP5, PERL, MySQL/Oracle, and XML. Managed high-traffic e-commerce sites and backend systems, including Linux server administration and 2nd/3rd line support.
Web Developer / Director at Mango17
January 31, 2008 - September 22, 2025Ran a side business delivering static and data-driven websites, CMS projects, and eCommerce solutions. Led project delivery from requirements gathering to deployment.
Web Developer at Student Direct
September 1, 2003 - September 22, 2025Maintained and enhanced a high-traffic student news website; performed complete redesign and ongoing BAU improvements.
Education
BSc (Hons) Computer Science at University of Manchester
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003A-Levels at Oldham Sixth Form College
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000GCSEs at Grange School
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1998BSc (Hons) Computer Science at University of Manchester
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2003A-Levels at Oldham Sixth Form College
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2000GCSEs at Grange School
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1998BSc (Hons) Computer Science at University of Manchester
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003A-Levels at Oldham Sixth Form College
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000GCSEs at Grange School
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1998Qualifications
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Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Retail, Healthcare
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