I'm a results-driven software engineer with extensive experience in developing scalable web applications using the MERN stack and Node.js to build efficient backend systems and secure server-side APIs. I excel at complex third-party API integrations and database design with MongoDB and PostgreSQL, and I collaborate effectively with frontend teams while leveraging Git for streamlined development workflows. I’m passionate about delivering robust, scalable backend architectures for global SaaS platforms and remote contract projects. I thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving challenging architectural problems, and am eager to contribute my backend expertise to impactful projects. I routinely translate complex requirements into secure, reliable systems and enjoy mentoring teammates to raise the overall quality of deliverables.

Muhammad Yaqoob Ilyas

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I'm a results-driven software engineer with extensive experience in developing scalable web applications using the MERN stack and Node.js to build efficient backend systems and secure server-side APIs. I excel at complex third-party API integrations and database design with MongoDB and PostgreSQL, and I collaborate effectively with frontend teams while leveraging Git for streamlined development workflows. I’m passionate about delivering robust, scalable backend architectures for global SaaS platforms and remote contract projects. I thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving challenging architectural problems, and am eager to contribute my backend expertise to impactful projects. I routinely translate complex requirements into secure, reliable systems and enjoy mentoring teammates to raise the overall quality of deliverables.

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I’m a results-driven software engineer with extensive experience in developing scalable web applications using the MERN stack and Node.js to build efficient backend systems and secure server-side APIs. I excel at complex third-party API integrations and database design with MongoDB and PostgreSQL, and I collaborate effectively with frontend teams while leveraging Git for streamlined development workflows. I’m passionate about delivering robust, scalable backend architectures for global SaaS platforms and remote contract projects.

I thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving challenging architectural problems, and am eager to contribute my backend expertise to impactful projects. I routinely translate complex requirements into secure, reliable systems and enjoy mentoring teammates to raise the overall quality of deliverables.

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Experience Level

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Work Experience

Software Engineer at Zeki Expert Solutions
February 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Designed and developed enterprise-grade backend platforms and microservices for global SaaS clients utilizing Node.js and NestJS. Architected a scalable REST API using Clean Architecture. Engineered scalable data solutions and designed complex schemas using MongoDB and PostgreSQL, including real-time scheduling and geo-search with MongoDB GeoJSON. Connected and managed external systems, integrating Cloudinary for media uploads, Twilio for OTP, Firebase for push notifications, and the Meta Cloud API for automated communication workflows. Implemented robust multi-role authentication with JWT and OTP, authored Swagger API documentation, DTO validations, and guards to ensure security and reliability. Collaborated across the stack to support end-to-end feature delivery in fast-paced domains.

Education

Master's degree in Web Engineering at Technische Universität Chemnitz, Chemnitz
October 1, 2025 - September 1, 2027
BS(CS) Computer Science at COMSATS University Islamabad
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Master's degree at Technische Universität Chemnitz
October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2027
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at COMSATS University Islamabad
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Master's degree at Technische Universität Chemnitz
October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2027
Bachelor of Science at COMSATS University Islamabad
January 1, 2020 - January 31, 2024

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Media & Entertainment