I'm a Senior Software Engineer with 6+ years of experience building scalable backend systems and full-stack solutions for e-commerce and EMEA startups through strategic problem solving. I deliver high-performance APIs and microservices architectures that drive measurable business results, and I enjoy technical leadership, mentoring teams, and implementing agile practices. I thrive on solving complex problems and delivering reliable software that scales with business needs. I have led backend and full-stack initiatives across PHP, Python, Node.js, and modern frameworks, working in remote international teams and collaborating with cross-functional partners to ship high-quality software on time.

Mohamad Afifi

I'm a Senior Software Engineer with 6+ years of experience building scalable backend systems and full-stack solutions for e-commerce and EMEA startups through strategic problem solving. I deliver high-performance APIs and microservices architectures that drive measurable business results, and I enjoy technical leadership, mentoring teams, and implementing agile practices. I thrive on solving complex problems and delivering reliable software that scales with business needs. I have led backend and full-stack initiatives across PHP, Python, Node.js, and modern frameworks, working in remote international teams and collaborating with cross-functional partners to ship high-quality software on time.

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I’m a Senior Software Engineer with 6+ years of experience building scalable backend systems and full-stack solutions for e-commerce and EMEA startups through strategic problem solving. I deliver high-performance APIs and microservices architectures that drive measurable business results, and I enjoy technical leadership, mentoring teams, and implementing agile practices. I thrive on solving complex problems and delivering reliable software that scales with business needs.

I have led backend and full-stack initiatives across PHP, Python, Node.js, and modern frameworks, working in remote international teams and collaborating with cross-functional partners to ship high-quality software on time.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer at Independent (Remote)
December 1, 2023 - Present
Developed scalable backend and full-stack solutions for clients via remote international teams, focusing on high-performance APIs and microservices. Led architecture decisions and aligned deliverables with business goals.
Senior Software Engineer at Storage Station
November 1, 2023 - September 24, 2025
Implemented backend systems and data workflows; integrated GraphQL; optimized performance and reliability for distributed services; deployed on DigitalOcean.
Teaching Assistant at Edraak.org
July 1, 2022 - September 24, 2025
Supported learners in PHP, Laravel, MySQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript courses; assisted with course material development and student queries.
Software Engineer at dlivr.io
October 1, 2021 - September 24, 2025
Transformed a WooCommerce-based storefront to Laravel, increased sales by 200%; improved multitenant DB architecture for performance; developed backend for conference management; integrated courier APIs and Shopify workloads; built a real-time notification service and delivery location mapping.
Software Engineer at Aqarmap.com
March 1, 2021 - September 24, 2025
Worked on backend systems using PHP, Symfony and Node.js; optimized data stores (MySQL, MongoDB) and messaging (RabbitMQ); leveraged ElasticSearch and AWS for search and scalability.
Software Engineer at Edfa3ly LLC
March 1, 2020 - September 24, 2025
Developed backend services with PHP, Symfony and API Platform; implemented scalable data access layers and integrations.
Backend Developer at Neighborhood
December 1, 2018 - September 24, 2025
Built backend services using PHP, Python (Flask) and Symfony; implemented SOAP integrations and system integrations.
Independent Senior Software Engineer
December 1, 2023 - Present
Remote role delivering backend and full-stack solutions for international teams; Technologies include PHP, Laravel, Symfony, FastAPI, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Next.js, React, and AWS.
Senior Software Engineer at Storage Station
November 1, 2023 - September 24, 2025
Backend development across PHP, Laravel, MySQL, Redis, RabbitMQ, GraphQL, and DigitalOcean to support scalable services for storage platform; remote across Egypt and KSA.
Teaching Assistant at Edraak.org
July 1, 2022 - September 24, 2025
Supported PHP/Laravel/MySQL courses; prepared materials, assisted students, and contributed to curriculum as a remote contract TA (Jordan).
Software Engineer at dlivr .io
October 1, 2021 - September 24, 2025
Transformed a full e-commerce website from WooCommerce to Laravel; increased sales by 200%. Enhanced performance by refactoring multitenant DB architectures (≈50% faster). Architected backend for a conference management system; integrated courier APIs; added online stores; deployed Shopify APIs; created a Socket.io-based notification service; implemented delivery-location mapping; modular-monolith restructuring, boosting scalability by 50%.
Software Engineer at Aqarmap.com
March 1, 2021 - September 24, 2025
Developed backend services using PHP/Symfony, Node.js, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, RabbitMQ, ElasticSearch, and AWS.
Software Engineer at Edfa3ly LLC
March 1, 2020 - September 24, 2025
Backend development with PHP/Symfony, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, RabbitMQ, and API Platform.
Backend Developer at Neighborhood
December 1, 2018 - September 24, 2025
Developed APIs and backend systems using PHP, Python; Symfony, Flask; SOAP integrations.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at University of London
October 1, 2021 - September 24, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at University of London
October 1, 2021 - September 24, 2025

Qualifications

World Finalist in NASA Space Apps
July 1, 2020 - September 24, 2025
NASA Space Apps World Finalist
July 1, 2020 - September 24, 2025
SWE Intern
June 1, 2018 - September 24, 2025
SWE Intern
February 1, 2018 - September 24, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Retail, Education, Professional Services

Experience Level

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