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Hi, I’m Matt Najafi, a Sydney-based full-stack engineer with a passion for turning complex requirements into reliable software. I blend robust backend work in Python and Node.js with modern frontend delivery using React, Next.js, and React Native to create products people enjoy using. I design APIs, data models, and databases across SQL and NoSQL, deploy to AWS and Azure, and champion quality through automated tests and CI/CD. I’m motivated by collaborating with product and design teams to ship high-impact software.…Hi, I’m Matt Najafi, a Sydney-based full-stack engineer with a passion for turning complex requirements into reliable software. I blend robust backend work in Python and Node.js with modern frontend delivery using React, Next.js, and React Native to create products people enjoy using. I design APIs, data models, and databases across SQL and NoSQL, deploy to AWS and Azure, and champion quality through automated tests and CI/CD. I’m motivated by collaborating with product and design teams to ship high-impact software.

Matt Najafi

Full Stack Developer, Web Developer, Back-End Developer, +2

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Hi, I’m Matt Najafi, a Sydney-based full-stack engineer with a passion for turning complex requirements into reliable software. I blend robust backend work in Python and Node.js with modern frontend delivery using React, Next.js, and React Native to create products people enjoy using. I design APIs, data models, and databases across SQL and NoSQL, deploy to AWS and Azure, and champion quality through automated tests and CI/CD. I’m motivated by collaborating with product and design teams to ship high-impact software.…Hi, I’m Matt Najafi, a Sydney-based full-stack engineer with a passion for turning complex requirements into reliable software. I blend robust backend work in Python and Node.js with modern frontend delivery using React, Next.js, and React Native to create products people enjoy using. I design APIs, data models, and databases across SQL and NoSQL, deploy to AWS and Azure, and champion quality through automated tests and CI/CD. I’m motivated by collaborating with product and design teams to ship high-impact software.

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Hi, I’m Matt Najafi, a Sydney-based full-stack engineer with a passion for turning complex requirements into reliable software. I blend robust backend work in Python and Node.js with modern frontend delivery using React, Next.js, and React Native to create products people enjoy using.

I design APIs, data models, and databases across SQL and NoSQL, deploy to AWS and Azure, and champion quality through automated tests and CI/CD. I’m motivated by collaborating with product and design teams to ship high-impact software.

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Work Experience

Full Stack Engineer at Horizon Engineers

January 1, 2024 - Present

Lead development of production web applications using React and Next.js, covering architecture, implementation, deployment, and ongoing maintenance. Design and implement backend services and APIs (Python/Django) to support business workflows and integrate with frontend features. Design and implement complex application logic, including calculator-driven decision flows, real-time data synchronisation, and data-heavy workflows backed by relational databases. Integrate and visualise geospatial data using GeoJSON and Google Maps APIs to support map-based analysis and decision-making tools. Improve application quality and stability through automated end-to-end testing and regression protection using Playwright.

Senior Frontend Developer at Freely

September 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023

Built web and mobile UI features using React/React Native and TypeScript, delivering responsive, high-quality interfaces. Managed state with Redux and Zustand; improved UI consistency with Tailwind CSS and component-driven development. Added and maintained tests using Jest and Vitest; collaborated closely with design and product to iterate quickly.

Software Engineer at UTS (Sydney, Australia)

January 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022

Built features for a Pharma Supply Chain System combining AI concepts with production software engineering. Implemented backend APIs with Node.js/Express.js and integrated data workflows with MySQL. Collaborated with researchers and stakeholders to translate requirements into deliverable software.

Mobile Developer at UCOT (Sydney, Australia)

March 1, 2018 - December 1, 2021

Built and maintained React Native mobile applications, including blockchain product traceability initiatives. Supported cloud integration and deployment workflows using AWS.

Software & Mobile Developer at UTS (Sydney, Australia)

April 1, 2017 - December 1, 2021

Delivered applied industry projects across IoT and blockchain: WaterCo (Safe Water System), Preventure (Workplace Injury Prevention), Sydney Fish Market (Traceability). Developed mobile apps with React Native and backend services with Node.js/Express.js. Worked with AWS/Azure and MySQL/Microsoft SQL Server.

Web & Android Developer at Hamavaran

July 1, 2015 - March 1, 2017

Designed and developed Android and web applications; maintained and enhanced existing products.