Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Senior Backend Engineer and Team Lead with 5+ years of experience architecting scalable SaaS, ERP, and high-traffic web applications. I specialize in modernizing legacy systems and building high-performance architectures using the advanced Laravel Ecosystem (Octane, Reverb). Core Expertise & Key Achievements: 🚀 System Modernization: Led the strategic migration of high-volume platforms (including Capital.maaal.com) from Python and WordPress legacy systems to decoupled Laravel & Next.js architectures. ⚡ Performance Engineering: Rebuilt production environments using Laravel Octane, Redis, and Reverb, handling high-concurrency traffic and achieving a 40% reduction in server response times. 🛠 DevOps & Infrastructure: Designed automated CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions) that reduced deployment cycles by 80%, and orchestrated zero-downtime migrations for 100k+ records. 🏗 Leadership: Leading technical teams to deliver complex financial and content platforms, ensuring code quality through SOLID principles and Clean Architecture. Tech Stack: • Backend: PHP, Laravel (Octane, Reverb, Livewire), DDD, Microservices. • Database: MySQL, Redis, MongoDB. • DevOps: Docker, AWS, CI/CD, Nginx, Linux. I am always eager to learn new technologies and optimize system performance. Feel free to connect with me! 🚀
Leading the development of the Maaal platform (Arabic & English), improving backend architecture and scalability for high-traffic financial news services Key Achievements: - System Modernization: Led the full technical upgrade of capital.maaal.com, migrating it from a Python-based system to a modern Laravel & Next.js architecture, improving performance and maintainability. - Performance & Real-Time: Rebuilt production environments using Laravel Octane, Redis, and Reverb to enable real-time event broadcasting and handle high-concurrency traffic. - Data Engineering: Orchestrated a zero-downtime database migration of ~100,000 records, ensuring data integrity and implementing advanced SEO redirection logic. - DevOps Automation: Designed CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, automating testing and deployments to reduce release overhead. - Legacy Migration: Led the strategic migration of a large-scale content platform from WordPress to a decoupled Laravel + Next.js architecture, significantly enhancing security.
Software Engineer (Laravel & PHP) at Maaal.com - Developing and maintaining web platforms using Laravel, PHP, and WordPress. - Optimizing database performance and improving system efficiency. - Enhancing security with OAuth, RBAC, and encryption. - Integrating APIs to extend system functionality. - Managing DevOps processes and CI/CD pipelines. - Troubleshooting and resolving system issues for stability.
Spearheaded digital transformation and backend infrastructure for the holding company and its subsidiaries (including FreeLight, Arman Kitchens, and Candle). - Led technical development and digital transformation across subsidiaries. - Designed and developed scalable web applications using Laravel & PHP. - Optimized RESTful APIs and integrated third-party services to enhance functionality. - Supervised DevOps processes and optimized CI/CD pipelines for efficient deployments. - Managed cloud infrastructure and enhanced database performance for better scalability. - Implemented security best practices, including OAuth authentication and RBAC. - Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality digital solutions.
Designed and engineered the official digital platform for Arman Kitchens, delivering a high-performance, multi-language solution to drive customer engagement and sales. Key Contributions: - Platform Architecture: Built a robust, scalable WordPress platform supporting dual-language content (Arabic & English) with seamless RTL/LTR switching. - User Experience (UX): Engineered a responsive, product-centric interface with an integrated Appointment Booking System, simplifying the customer journey from browsing to conversion. - Performance & SEO: Optimized core web vitals and server response times, achieving high SEO rankings and fast page loads for a media-rich catalog. - Custom Functionality: Developed custom features for dynamic product filtering and portfolio showcasing, ensuring easy content management for the administration team. - Infrastructure: Managed hosting environment and security protocols to ensure 99.9% uptime and data protection.
Core PHP & Laravel Backend Engineer for Fatoorah, a flagship FinTech product of Almusand Co. Key Contributions: -Fintech Architecture: Engineered secure payment processing systems, integrating multiple gateways while ensuring strict compliance with financial regulations. -ERP & POS Solutions: Built custom modules for Vendor Management, Warehouse Logistics, and POS systems to streamline core business operations. -Third-Party Integrations: Developed automated, real-time synchronization with Salla & Zid platforms for seamless order and inventory management. -AI & Automation: Integrated AI-powered chatbots and support tools, significantly improving customer response efficiency.