I'm Mazhar Iqbal, a full stack engineer specializing in React and frontend development, with 5+ years of building scalable web applications. I design data-driven SaaS and fintech platforms, with strong backend experience in Node.js and exposure to Python-based systems. I thrive in remote, agile (Kanban/Scrum) teams and contribute to architecture decisions, code quality, and high-performance applications.

Mazhar Iqbal

I'm Mazhar Iqbal, a full stack engineer specializing in React and frontend development, with 5+ years of building scalable web applications. I design data-driven SaaS and fintech platforms, with strong backend experience in Node.js and exposure to Python-based systems. I thrive in remote, agile (Kanban/Scrum) teams and contribute to architecture decisions, code quality, and high-performance applications.

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I’m Mazhar Iqbal, a full stack engineer specializing in React and frontend development, with 5+ years of building scalable web applications.

I design data-driven SaaS and fintech platforms, with strong backend experience in Node.js and exposure to Python-based systems. I thrive in remote, agile (Kanban/Scrum) teams and contribute to architecture decisions, code quality, and high-performance applications.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Full Stack Developer (Remote) at Quaid Technologies Ltd, UK
January 1, 2025 - Present
Developed and enhanced React-based frontend features for business listings, feeds, and user interactions; improved UI performance and data rendering through optimized API consumption and pagination strategies; built and maintained REST APIs using Node.js; refactored legacy Laravel code to improve maintainability and performance; optimized MySQL queries and indexing for high-traffic, location-based features; collaborated in a remote Agile team delivering production-ready features.
Full Stack Developer at Wideflow Oy, Finland
June 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Developed a cloud-based SaaS CRM platform using React and Node.js; built scalable backend services on AWS Lambda and API Gateway; designed REST APIs for workflow and project management features; participated in system architecture discussions for scalability and maintainability; worked with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.
Software Engineer at Cashew Payments, UAE
July 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023
Built frontend and backend systems for merchant onboarding and integrations; developed platform integrations (Shopify, WooCommerce) enabling seamless data flow; designed scalable APIs supporting high-volume fintech operations; built internal tools to monitor integrations and improve operational efficiency; collaborated with stakeholders in a distributed team.
Senior Full Stack Developer at Askvider, UAE
January 1, 2020 - June 1, 2022
Led development of high-performance web applications with scalable APIs; designed asynchronous processing pipelines for media workflows; improved frontend performance through optimized API design and caching; built CI/CD pipelines and improved deployment reliability; delivered integration-heavy platforms with multiple third-party services.
Software Developer at Souqalmal, UAE
January 1, 2018 - December 1, 2019
Developed backend services and data-driven web applications; integrated multiple external APIs for real-time financial data; built internal tools supporting sales and operations teams; ensured data accuracy, validation, and system performance.
Senior Web Developer at Managed Services, UAE
November 1, 2012 - December 1, 2017
Built scalable backend systems for monitoring and data processing platforms; designed event-driven architectures using RabbitMQ and distributed services; developed APIs and backend services using Node.js, PHP, and Python; contributed to system modernization and scalability improvements.

Education

Master’s in Information Technology at University of Eastern Finland
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
January 11, 2030 - April 23, 2026
Zend Certified Engineer (PHP)
January 11, 2030 - April 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services, Other