I’m Pehlaj Rai, a Principal Software Engineer with 10Pearls, where I partner with architects and lead technical delivery across multiple projects—from design and development to implementation and operational follow-through. I’m energized by building reliable, scalable systems and improving how teams work through reusable components, better patterns, and thoughtful technology adoption. My background spans frontend and backend engineering across React/NextJS, Node/Django/Java, mobile development (React Native and iOS/Swift), and production-grade analytics and monitoring. I also enjoy mentoring and coordinating across workstreams, acting as a technical focal point for issues and risk mitigation while ensuring engineering best practices and high-quality outcomes.

Pehlaj Rai

I’m Pehlaj Rai, a Principal Software Engineer with 10Pearls, where I partner with architects and lead technical delivery across multiple projects—from design and development to implementation and operational follow-through. I’m energized by building reliable, scalable systems and improving how teams work through reusable components, better patterns, and thoughtful technology adoption. My background spans frontend and backend engineering across React/NextJS, Node/Django/Java, mobile development (React Native and iOS/Swift), and production-grade analytics and monitoring. I also enjoy mentoring and coordinating across workstreams, acting as a technical focal point for issues and risk mitigation while ensuring engineering best practices and high-quality outcomes.

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I’m Pehlaj Rai, a Principal Software Engineer with 10Pearls, where I partner with architects and lead technical delivery across multiple projects—from design and development to implementation and operational follow-through. I’m energized by building reliable, scalable systems and improving how teams work through reusable components, better patterns, and thoughtful technology adoption.

My background spans frontend and backend engineering across React/NextJS, Node/Django/Java, mobile development (React Native and iOS/Swift), and production-grade analytics and monitoring. I also enjoy mentoring and coordinating across workstreams, acting as a technical focal point for issues and risk mitigation while ensuring engineering best practices and high-quality outcomes.

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Work Experience

Principal Software Engineer at 10Pearls
January 1, 2022 - Present
Assists the architect and coordinates technical aspects of software development, including design, architecture, development, and implementation of applications. Identifies and implements process improvements by evaluating and adopting new technologies and platforms, and creating reusable components and frameworks. Serves as the focal point for technical issues across specific workstreams in multiple projects.
Lead Software Engineer at 10Pearls
July 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Supported and coordinated technical and business aspects of software development, including requirements analysis, system design, and application implementation. Acted as the primary technical point of contact across specific workstreams on multiple projects. Guided and participated in recruiting technical talent for the team.
Senior Software Engineer at 10Pearls
July 1, 2017 - July 1, 2019
Ensures adherence to standards and best practices, leads efforts in resolving technical challenges, and coordinates day-to-day technical activities for the team. Interacts frequently with the Project Manager to provide feedback on progress and help develop strategies to mitigate risks.
Software Engineer at 10Pearls
November 1, 2015 - June 30, 2017
Delivered full lifecycle application development by designing, coding, and debugging applications in multiple software languages. Assisted with software testing and quality assurance, supported and maintained software functionality, documented functionality, and collaborated with Business Analysts and Project Managers to identify business needs and deliver effectively.
Software Engineer at eConceptions
October 1, 2014 - November 1, 2015
Developed and maintained Android applications, writing quality code and maintaining source control. Collaborated with QA and design/web teams to implement designs and integrate web services into Android apps to meet deadlines.
Software Engineer at Xtendum Services
May 1, 2014 - October 1, 2014
Engineered and maintained scalable web applications using clean, version-controlled code. Collaborated with FutureLab to convert UI designs and web services into on-time production releases.
Software Engineer at Business Analytics
April 1, 2013 - April 30, 2014
Engineered and maintained the core Communication Server and Gordano Messaging Suite (GMS), ensuring high availability, system stability, and robust protocol handling.
Software Engineer at Grid Systems (Global Rescue)
June 1, 2012 - March 31, 2013
Engineered custom JSF/RichFaces UI components, integrated JasperReports with Hibernate backend services, and built dynamic client-side interactions using JavaScript and jQuery.

Education

BS (Information Technology) at National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Islamabad
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012

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Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics