Zafar Saleem, Senior Software Engineer

About

Zafar has work experience as a developer on projects that spans from small scale websites to large scale applications both in small to large size companies within teams that consists team members belong to different cultural background and areas of expertise.

Experience

LogRocket

Dec 2021 – Present

Remote

Guest Technical Blogger

Write technical blog posts and articles concerning different technological stacks mentioned under Technologies. I write blog posts and articles at different levels which concerns at different level of programmers, developers and software engineers.

Timeoff TS

Jan 2017 – Present

Remote

Senior Developer Focus on React/Node

• I designed and developed scalable, feature-rich web application using ReactJS and Redux. • I designed and developed the backend using NodeJS and ExpressJS. • I developed APIs using RESTful services built-in NodeJS. • I designed, developed and tested web and API solutions across the full web stack. • I establish and maintain technology standards, and evaluated new tools and techniques. • I setup development process and IT structure for the entire Timeoff TS Platform. • I setup continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines and strategies. • I interview, onboard and technically train new team members to build the team.

Capgemini

Apr 2016 – Dec 2016

Software Consultant

• I coordinated with UI/UX team to translate the wireframe into high quality Angular codes. • I coordinated with API engineers to develop well-structured front-end architecture. • I troubleshooted and implemented bug fixes related to client reported issues. • I developed web-based application using Angular that integrates with backend systems and RESTful services. • I contributed to all aspects of the software development lifecycle including design, development, documentation and operations.

MediaMonks

Nov 2015 – Mar 2016

Frontend Developer

• I helped release and maintain code and debug production issues in Jira. • I actively used Agile Methodology to optimise web and mobile application for maximum performance, speed and scalability. • I collaborated effectively within a cross-functional organisation (including digital experts and developers) to prioritise, scope and communicate progress of deliverables. • I participated in code reviews to ensure new code confirms to highest standards.

Schibsted Sverige

Apr 2015 – Sep 2015

Frontend Developer at SCM Ventures

• I worked with UI/UX designers to implement user-friendly solutions introduced new technologies into the team based on fit and suitability to deliver a solution. • I collaborated with back end developers and UI/UX designers to improve usability. • I troubleshooted and implemented bug fixes related to user reported issues. • I was responsible for determining the structure and design of web pages, striking a balance between functional and aesthetic design and ensuring the web design is optimised for mobile pages. • I built the appearance and user-interface of the classified sites, ensuring a seamless digital interface from a user’s point of view. • I was responsible for the digital platform’s user-facing code and the architecture of the user experience, working closely with designers to bring wireframes from development to delivery.

Westwing Home & Living

Oct 2013 – Mar 2014

Frontend Developer

• I developed, tested, and maintained responsive web/mobile apps with elegant UX that delight our users and raise their experience. • I wrote clean and modular code that I was proud of, with extensibility and performance in mind. • I worked in cross-functional teams with product managers, UX designers, backend developers and QA engineers to ship software on quality and on-time. • I troubleshooted and implemented bug fixes related to product owner and user reported issues. • I participated in code reviews to ensure new code confirms to highest standards • I owned the products’ interface implementation (HTML, CSS, presentational JS) and worked with other teams to maintain a style guide for others to reference.

Eficode

Feb 2012 – Dec 2012

Graphic User Interface Designer

• I participated in full project life cycle from requirements gathering to project implementation, maintenance and support. • I worked with project management and solution architects to estimate and scope out project. • I worked with creative team during planning, discovery and production phase. • I worked with backend development team to create and build solutions. • I designed the whole web application using adobe photoshop.

Demola

Jan 2011 – Sep 2011

Web Developer

I worked on project called web based power of attorney as a web developer. I worked in an agile team that consists of front end team, backend team and design team.

Education

Northern University

Dec 2005 – Apr 2010

Bachelors in Computer Science, Computer Science

Zafar Saleem

Senior Software Engineer

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