Professional Summary
Senior Full-Stack Engineer with 9+ years of expertise in Laravel, PHP, Vue.js, RESTful APIs, microservices, and cloud-native deployments (AWS, Docker). Proven leadership managing 20+ developers, architecting scalable systems, and delivering high-performance platforms. Available for freelance projects, consulting engagements, and senior remote roles globally.
Services & Packages
Whether you need a full product built, a scalable API, or an expert to guide your team — here's how I can help.
Backend API Development
Production-grade Laravel APIs, microservices architecture, database design, Redis caching, and secure authentication (JWT, OAuth 2.0).
- RESTful API design & documentation
- Database schema & optimisation
- Auth, roles & permissions
- Unit & integration testing
Full-Stack SaaS Build
End-to-end product development — from architecture to deployment. Laravel backend + Vue.js frontend + AWS/Docker infrastructure.
- Full product architecture
- Scalable frontend (Vue.js/Livewire)
- CI/CD pipeline & DevOps
- AWS/Docker deployment
- Ongoing maintenance & support
Tech Lead / CTO Advisory
Fractional tech leadership for startups and growing teams. Architecture reviews, team mentoring, agile processes, and strategic roadmapping.
- Architecture & code reviews
- Team hiring & mentoring
- Sprint planning & roadmaps
- Tech stack decisions
Technical Skills
Experience Timeline
Senior Software Engineer – Backend
Tributify
Nov 2024 – Present- Architected & scaled Laravel 11 RESTful APIs serving 50K+ daily requests
- Reduced API response time by 40% via Eloquent optimisation, Redis caching & eager loading
- Led migration to modular monorepo → 60% faster deploy velocity
- Implemented Spatie Roles/Permissions + Laravel Fortify → 100% audit compliance
- Built real-time Livewire + Alpine.js admin panel (CRUD for 50+ entities)
Lead Software Engineer
Diligent Technologies, Islamabad
Nov 2023 – Jan 2025- Led cross-functional team of 20+ engineers (backend, frontend, mobile)
- Designed event-driven microservices using Laravel Events & Queues
- Mentored 8 junior engineers – enforced PSR-12, PHPStan, PR review culture
- Built CI/CD pipeline (GitHub Actions, Dusk, PHPUnit) → 95% test coverage
- Managed roadmaps, sprints & demos → 100% on-time delivery
Senior Software Engineer
Innovative Solutions, Islamabad
Apr 2021 – Aug 2023- Developed Laravel + Vue.js SaaS platform reaching 50,000 MAU
- Built white-label Facebook/Instagram Ads Manager for 20+ clients
- Integrated Facebook Marketing API v18 – reduced manual operations by 85%
- Designed scalable schema (25+ tables, soft deletes, UUID, polymorphic relations)
- High-performance REST APIs with JWT, OAuth 2.0, OWASP compliance
Senior Software Engineer
Server4Sale LLC, Remote (USA)
Apr 2020 – Apr 2021- Delivered remote-first engineering for a US-based server hardware company, building Laravel + CodeIgniter applications
- Re-architected legacy PHP systems, improving maintainability and reducing bug backlog by 35%
- Deployed scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS (EC2, S3, RDS) supporting peak traffic
- Wrote comprehensive technical specifications, enabling smooth async collaboration across time zones
Senior Software Engineer – Backend
Aspire Logics, Islamabad
Jan 2018 – Mar 2020- Architected full-featured Facebook & Instagram Ads Manager platform (Laravel + Blade)
- Designed scalable database schema (25+ normalised tables, soft deletes, UUID, polymorphic relations)
- Built high-performance RESTful APIs (rate limiting, JWT, OAuth 2.0, OWASP Top 10 compliance)
- Integrated Facebook Marketing API (v18) – reduced manual operations by 85%
- Led end-to-end delivery – 100% on-time rollout across 20+ client instances
Software Engineer
Hashe Computer Solutions (Pvt) Ltd., Lahore
Sep 2015 – Dec 2017- Maintained and enhanced client web applications using PHP, CodeIgniter, AngularJS, HTML5, CSS3
- Contributed to full development lifecycle across 5+ client projects
- Gained foundational experience in MVC architecture and agile development practices
Featured Projects
Hifzmaal Platform
In DevelopmentShariah-compliant family finance management platform. Personal SaaS product currently in active development.
Crypto Exchange
Full cryptocurrency exchange platform with Laravel backend, Vue.js frontend, and real-time trading features via WebSockets.
Mini Wallet
Real-time wallet app with Laravel 12, Vue 3, and Pusher integration. Demonstrates live transaction updates and balance management.
Explore More on GitHub
Laravel packages, WordPress plugins, open-source tools & experiments
What People Say
Feedback from colleagues and clients I've had the pleasure of working with.
"Waleed consistently delivered high-quality APIs ahead of schedule. His ability to reduce response time by 40% while handling 50K+ daily requests was genuinely impressive."
"Waleed is a rare combination of deep technical skill and natural leadership. Whether working independently or leading a team, he adapts effortlessly to what the project demands. His expertise across Laravel, Vue, React, and more — paired with his ability to mentor juniors, manage resources, and communicate complex requirements — made him an invaluable asset on every project we worked on together. A true multi-dimensional professional."
"Waleed Raza is highly regarded for his ability to develop complex solutions and quickly understand challenging problem statements. He consistently delivers high-quality results within deadlines and has demonstrated strong project management capabilities. His technical expertise and efficiency make him a trusted and recommended professional."
Education
BS in Computer Software Engineering
National University of Modern Languages
Islamabad, Pakistan
Graduated January 2013
Certifications
Angular Certification
Frontend Framework
Foundations of Project Management
Google / Leadership & Management
Languages
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Let's Work Together
Have a project in mind? Looking for a senior engineer or tech lead? I'd love to hear from you.
Contact Details
Available for freelance projects, part-time consulting, and senior remote roles globally.