Over a decade of experience in software engineering, system design and managing teams of up to 10 people. I deliver 20+ end-to-end applications across mobile and web platforms. I don't strive to find the solution for every problem, but I prioritise what matters, focusing on robust, scalable solutions and maintainable codebases.

Waqar Zahour

Over a decade of experience in software engineering, system design and managing teams of up to 10 people. I deliver 20+ end-to-end applications across mobile and web platforms. I don't strive to find the solution for every problem, but I prioritise what matters, focusing on robust, scalable solutions and maintainable codebases.

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Over a decade of experience in software engineering, system design and managing teams of up to 10 people.

I deliver 20+ end-to-end applications across mobile and web platforms. I don’t strive to find the solution for every problem, but I prioritise what matters, focusing on robust, scalable solutions and maintainable codebases.

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Language

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Work Experience

Senior Mobile Developer at Veilrise
July 1, 2024 - Present
Managed complex projects with a focus on timing, functionality, and cost efficiency. Led a team of 8 developers, acting as the primary contact for stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure end-to-end project delivery. Created custom libraries in both native and Flutter, making them modular and integrating them into applications. Worked on micro app architecture and contributed to the development and maintenance of 6 mobile applications on iOS and Android platforms, resulting in a 20% increase in user engagement. Implemented logging and event tracking and analyzed data through A/B testing. Developed unit, UI, and integration test cases, achieving 80% test coverage. Stayed current with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and design patterns.
Associate Software Architect at 10Pearls
June 1, 2024 - August 26, 2025
Engaged in multiple projects such as LaunchGood, Exelon, Gettr, and NFS. Led the technical design and development of cross-platform solutions using Flutter, significantly improving user retention rates by 20%. Pioneered the implementation of a send-post feature using Swift UI, enhancing user engagement and interaction. Implemented robust code practices, including automated testing and continuous integration, to ensure high-quality, maintainable code across projects. Streamlined the codebase by meticulously identifying and eliminating dead code, resulting in a remarkable 15% reduction in lines of code for optimized performance and maintenance. Architected a robust microservices architecture, elevating system resilience and scalability.
Principal Software Engineer at Sendoso
March 1, 2022 - August 26, 2025
Architected and developed the entire application using Swift UI, laying the foundation for a seamless and intuitive user experience that sets Sendoso apart in the market. Incorporated Stripe as the payment gateway, significantly enhancing the platform's transactional capabilities. Integrated GraphQL API, reducing the response time by 10%. Ensured project completion through effective scrum meetings and sprint planning. Converted design mock-ups into responsive, user-friendly, and pixel-perfect user interfaces.
Principal Software Engineer at Cheetay
August 1, 2020 - August 26, 2025
Worked on an e-commerce platform that delivers food within a given time. Implemented a CI/CD pipeline, reducing deployment times by 25%. Implemented MVVM design, enhancing UI logic separation for 5 applications. Engineered overall software architecture and associated components and implemented it. Interacted with stakeholders and users to ensure the product's user-friendly behavior.
Associate Software Architect at 10Pearls
August 31, 2024 - September 10, 2025
Engaged in multiple projects such as Launch Good, Exelon, Getir, and NFS. Led technical design and development of a cross-platform solution using React Native and Swift. Architected robust microservices, introducing automated testing and CI/CD for maintainable code. Streamlined codebase by removing dead code, reducing LOC by 15% for performance and maintainability.
Principal Software Engineer at Sendoso
March 31, 2022 - September 10, 2025
Architected and developed the entire iOS app using SwiftUI, enabling a seamless user experience. Integrated GraphQL API, reducing response time by 10%. Implemented CI/CD pipeline, cutting deployment times by 25%. Integrated Stripe for payments to improve transactions. Led Scrum ceremonies and sprint planning to ensure timely delivery.
Senior Software Engineer at QC Technologies
October 31, 2017 - September 10, 2025
Health care product enabling patient appointments through a web portal. Built with Python frameworks Django and Flask for scalable architecture. Wrote unit tests to increase code coverage by 30%. Conducted extensive code reviews and design discussions to foster learning and innovation.
Software Engineer at Tkxel
February 28, 2015 - September 10, 2025
Developed iPhone products for multiple clients. Built in-house UI library for reusable components. Used Instruments to identify memory leaks and integrated Crashlytics for crash reporting. Developed an analytics manager to log events for performance monitoring.
Senior Software Engineer at Veilrise
August 1, 2024 - Present
Architected robust and scalable mobile solutions using React Native and Swift. Delivered high-performance cross-platform apps with clean, maintainable code; engineered reusable frameworks and libraries, released as Swift Package Manager (SPM) for iOS for seamless integration.
Associate Software Architect at 10Pearls
August 1, 2024 - September 10, 2025
Led Technical design and development of a cross-platform solution using React Native, significantly improving user retention by 20%. Architected a robust microservices architecture, elevating system resilience and scalability. Implemented CI/CD practices and automated testing to ensure high-quality code across projects; streamlined codebase to reduce LOC by 15%.
Principal Software Engineer at Sendoso
March 1, 2022 - September 10, 2025
Architected and developed the entire application using SwiftUI, laying the foundation for a seamless and intuitive user experience. Integrated GraphQL API to reduce response time by 10%. Implemented CI/CD pipeline and integrated Stripe as the payment gateway to enhance transactional capabilities.
Senior Software Engineer at QC Technologies
October 1, 2017 - September 10, 2025
Health care product enabling patient appointments through a web portal. Integrated Python frameworks such as Django and Flask for building scalable application architecture. Wrote unit tests to increase code coverage by 30%; conducted extensive code reviews and design discussions to foster learning and innovation.
Software Engineer at Tkxel
February 28, 2015 - September 10, 2025
Developed products for multiple clients for the iPhone. Built an in-house UI library for reusable components; identified memory leaks with Instruments and integrated Crashlytics for crash identification; developed an analytics manager for performance monitoring.

Education

Master's Degree in Computer Science at University of Management Science
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Master of Computer Science at Lahore University of Management Sciences
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
Bachelor of Computer Science at COMSATS Institute of Information Technology
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007
Master of Computer Science at Lahore University of Management Sciences
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Bachelor of Computer Science at COMSATS Institute of Information Technology
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Retail, Professional Services

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