I'm Muhammad Bilal Azhar, a backend-focused software engineer with 7+ years of experience building scalable web applications and APIs, primarily using Laravel. I've led teams, integrated payment gateways, and optimized legacy platforms for performance and reliability. I also have experience with Django and Python-based backend development, including microservices and scalable systems. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to design robust backends and deliver reliable software.

Muhammad Bilal Azhar

I'm Muhammad Bilal Azhar, a backend-focused software engineer with 7+ years of experience building scalable web applications and APIs, primarily using Laravel. I've led teams, integrated payment gateways, and optimized legacy platforms for performance and reliability. I also have experience with Django and Python-based backend development, including microservices and scalable systems. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to design robust backends and deliver reliable software.

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I’m Muhammad Bilal Azhar, a backend-focused software engineer with 7+ years of experience building scalable web applications and APIs, primarily using Laravel. I’ve led teams, integrated payment gateways, and optimized legacy platforms for performance and reliability.

I also have experience with Django and Python-based backend development, including microservices and scalable systems. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to design robust backends and deliver reliable software.

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Work Experience

Software Engineer at Baraqi
September 1, 2025 - Present
Developed containerized microservices using Python, Django, GraphQL, and Docker, improving system scalability and deployment efficiency. Designed secure payment workflows integrating Payliance ACH and Payload Payout APIs, ensuring reliable financial transactions. Built robust backend modules and contributed to scalable system architecture in a distributed environment. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design scalable backend solutions in a distributed system.
Team Lead / Web App Developer at OZ Techwork
March 1, 2022 - August 1, 2025
WiseMarket — Multi-Country Vendor E-commerce (Laravel, Next.js). Led redevelopment of marketplace across Australia, Pakistan, UAE, and New Zealand. Managed product catalogs, inventory, payments, coupons, rewards, and attribute-based systems. Coordinated frontend migration to Next.js and ensured API integrity. Delivered a scalable marketplace with real-time workflows and multi-country support.
Software Engineer at Tx Labz
September 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022
Chuta Network — B2B Education Platform (Laravel, Vue.js). Developed features for education-oriented B2B platform. Integrated Stripe payments, multi-auth, Twilio SMS, email automation, and Vue.js dynamic components. Added logic for package purchases, expiry handling, multi-role access, and student–employee workflows.
Software Engineer at Ivy Lab Tech
January 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020
Developed reusable Laravel and CodeIgniter modules. Participated in Agile sprints and contributed to backend improvements.
Software Engineer at LeadConcept
May 1, 2018 - December 1, 2019
Built custom CodeIgniter modules and supported ongoing client projects. Handled long-term maintenance and system enhancements.

Education

BS in Computer Science at Superior University Lahore
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
FSC Pre-Engineering at BISE Lahore
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet