Backend Developer with 6+ years of experience in PHP across Laravel, Symfony, and CodeIgniter, specializing in Shopware (Symfony-based) eCommerce development and large-scale migrations. Led end-to-end Shopware 5 → Shopware 6 migrations, built 50+ custom Shopware plugins, and improved production performance through database and query optimization. I build RESTful APIs, implement third-party/payment integrations, and focus on clean, maintainable backend architecture. I’m also developing full-stack capabilities with Node.js/TypeScript and Next.js/React through ongoing projects (LMS, CRM SaaS), including validation (Zod) and automated testing (Jest/Supertest).

Muhammad Faraz Saeed

Backend Developer with 6+ years of experience in PHP across Laravel, Symfony, and CodeIgniter, specializing in Shopware (Symfony-based) eCommerce development and large-scale migrations. Led end-to-end Shopware 5 → Shopware 6 migrations, built 50+ custom Shopware plugins, and improved production performance through database and query optimization. I build RESTful APIs, implement third-party/payment integrations, and focus on clean, maintainable backend architecture. I’m also developing full-stack capabilities with Node.js/TypeScript and Next.js/React through ongoing projects (LMS, CRM SaaS), including validation (Zod) and automated testing (Jest/Supertest).

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Backend Developer with 6+ years of experience in PHP across Laravel, Symfony, and CodeIgniter, specializing in Shopware (Symfony-based) eCommerce development and large-scale migrations. Led end-to-end Shopware 5 → Shopware 6 migrations, built 50+ custom Shopware plugins, and improved production performance through database and query optimization.

I build RESTful APIs, implement third-party/payment integrations, and focus on clean, maintainable backend architecture. I’m also developing full-stack capabilities with Node.js/TypeScript and Next.js/React through ongoing projects (LMS, CRM SaaS), including validation (Zod) and automated testing (Jest/Supertest).

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Work Experience

Senior Backend Developer at BrandCrock GmbH
August 1, 2022 - Present
Led end-to-end Shopware 5 → Shopware 6 migration projects for 4 client stores, including requirement analysis, data migration, plugin redevelopment, and deployment with minimal downtime. Built 50+ custom Shopware plugins leveraging Symfony-based architecture to implement client-specific business logic and automate workflows. Reduced backend response times and query load by ~30% using query optimization, caching strategies, and database restructuring. Automated 3 recurring business processes via scheduled cron workflows to reduce manual intervention and daily repeated effort.
Web Developer at Appicoders
April 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
Built RESTful APIs in Laravel to power 6+ frontend/business-facing features with an emphasis on reliability and scalability. Redesigned database schemas to improve query efficiency while maintaining data integrity across growing workloads. Integrated third-party APIs (e.g., payment/shipping/other services) to automate operational processes between internal and external systems.
Web Developer at Kazmi Global Systems
January 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021
Developed eCommerce features in CodeIgniter and Laravel across multiple client projects, focusing on clean architecture and maintainability. Implemented secure APIs connecting frontends, external platforms, and internal systems for smooth data exchange. Integrated React.js frontends with Laravel backends by building and connecting APIs for responsive, production-facing applications.

Education

BS, Computer Science at PAF KIET
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019
HND, Software Engineering at Aptech (ACCP PRO)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018

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Software & Internet, Retail, Education

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