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I'm Shazia Kausar, a senior full-stack software engineer with 10+ years of experience designing and building scalable backend systems, production APIs, and distributed services using Python and modern microservices. I specialize in cloud-native development across AWS and Azure, containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, and implementing CI/CD pipelines to automate deployments. I enjoy integrating AI/ML capabilities into backend services and building reliable APIs for SaaS platforms. I thrive in cross-functional, remote environments and take ownership of delivering high-impact platform features, collaborating closely with product, data science, and frontend teams.…I'm Shazia Kausar, a senior full-stack software engineer with 10+ years of experience designing and building scalable backend systems, production APIs, and distributed services using Python and modern microservices. I specialize in cloud-native development across AWS and Azure, containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, and implementing CI/CD pipelines to automate deployments. I enjoy integrating AI/ML capabilities into backend services and building reliable APIs for SaaS platforms. I thrive in cross-functional, remote environments and take ownership of delivering high-impact platform features, collaborating closely with product, data science, and frontend teams.

Shazia Kausar

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I'm Shazia Kausar, a senior full-stack software engineer with 10+ years of experience designing and building scalable backend systems, production APIs, and distributed services using Python and modern microservices. I specialize in cloud-native development across AWS and Azure, containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, and implementing CI/CD pipelines to automate deployments. I enjoy integrating AI/ML capabilities into backend services and building reliable APIs for SaaS platforms. I thrive in cross-functional, remote environments and take ownership of delivering high-impact platform features, collaborating closely with product, data science, and frontend teams.…I'm Shazia Kausar, a senior full-stack software engineer with 10+ years of experience designing and building scalable backend systems, production APIs, and distributed services using Python and modern microservices. I specialize in cloud-native development across AWS and Azure, containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, and implementing CI/CD pipelines to automate deployments. I enjoy integrating AI/ML capabilities into backend services and building reliable APIs for SaaS platforms. I thrive in cross-functional, remote environments and take ownership of delivering high-impact platform features, collaborating closely with product, data science, and frontend teams.

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I’m Shazia Kausar, a senior full-stack software engineer with 10+ years of experience designing and building scalable backend systems, production APIs, and distributed services using Python and modern microservices. I specialize in cloud-native development across AWS and Azure, containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, and implementing CI/CD pipelines to automate deployments.

I enjoy integrating AI/ML capabilities into backend services and building reliable APIs for SaaS platforms. I thrive in cross-functional, remote environments and take ownership of delivering high-impact platform features, collaborating closely with product, data science, and frontend teams.

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Work Experience

Senior Engineer at Monta

August 1, 2023 - December 1, 2025

Developed and maintained backend APIs using Node.js (Express/NestJS) with TypeScript; implemented features and integrations with frontend components (React); designed and optimized MongoDB and PostgreSQL data models; troubleshooted bugs and improved reliability and performance; conducted code reviews and contributed constructive feedback; maintained Git workflows; collaborated in remote, cross-functional teams with clear stakeholder communication; maintained meticulous code, testing, and documentation.

Senior Engineer at MODIFI

November 1, 2021 - July 1, 2023

Built and maintained backend services using Node.js and TypeScript; integrated backend APIs with frontend applications; implemented and optimized MongoDB/PostgreSQL databases; troubleshot complex backend issues; participated in code reviews; maintained Git workflows; communicated effectively with remote teams and stakeholders; delivered maintainable, scalable, and well-documented backend code.

Advisory Software Engineer at Etisalat

May 1, 2019 - October 1, 2021

Served as a senior full-stack engineer, leading backend and frontend development for the Etisalat e-Portal using Java (Spring, J2EE) and modern JavaScript frameworks including Angular and React; designed and implemented scalable, enterprise-grade solutions; collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver features and resolve production issues; partnered with stakeholders to translate requirements into well-architected solutions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Principal Software Engineer at InfoTech Pvt. LTD

August 1, 2018 - April 1, 2019

Led full-stack technical delivery as a team lead; oversaw design and development of regulatory-compliant financial systems; architected and implemented complex transaction processing features; designed and developed enterprise-grade applications using Java (Spring), JSF (PrimeFaces), and JPA; automated testing with JUnit; provided technical leadership through code reviews and mentoring.

Lead Software Engineer at INFOGISTIC Pvt. LTD

January 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018

Led technical architecture and full-stack development for property listing and transaction platforms; defined system architecture and technology stack; guided the development team with code reviews and design validations; implemented business workflow automation using Activiti; developed back-end services with Java Spring, JPA, and MySQL; implemented search and indexing with Apache Solr.

Principal Software Engineer at NETSOL Technologies Inc

May 1, 2011 - December 1, 2017

Progressed from Software Engineer to Principal Software Engineer, delivering Agile projects for financial/insurance platforms across UK, USA, and Australia; architected and led development of 5+ large-scale insurance systems; implemented workflow automation and backend optimizations; ensured reliability and scalability for thousands of users; drove regulatory compliance and modernization initiatives; led code reviews, automated testing, and mentoring to raise engineering standards.

Senior Software Engineer at Monta

August 1, 2023 - December 1, 2025

Designed and built scalable Python backend services and REST APIs for SaaS platforms using microservices architecture. Integrated AI-powered features and external services into backend systems. Deployed and managed production services on cloud infrastructure (AWS) with Docker and Kubernetes (EKS). Implemented CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, build processes, and production deployments. Optimized PostgreSQL and NoSQL database performance for high-traffic workloads. Collaborated with cross-functional teams in a remote environment, taking ownership of delivering platform features.