Abdul Raheem
Backend-Focused Full Stack Engineer
Building scalable APIs, distributed systems, and SaaS platforms with Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS.
Backend engineer who builds for scale
I'm a backend-focused full stack engineer with 4+ years of experience designing and shipping production-grade systems. I specialize in building scalable REST and GraphQL APIs, multi-tenant SaaS platforms, and complex backend architectures.
My work spans insurance aggregation platforms, analytics SaaS tools, lead generation systems, and content platforms — each requiring thoughtful database design, integration with third-party services, and systems that scale reliably.
I care deeply about clean architecture, system design, and writing code that's maintainable at scale. I bring full stack capability to everything I build, but my strength is always in the backend layer.
4+
Years Experience
3+
Companies
10+
Projects Shipped
50+
APIs Built
Core Focus
- ▸Scalable REST & GraphQL API design
- ▸Multi-tenant SaaS architecture
- ▸Payment & billing integrations
- ▸Database design & optimization
- ▸Background jobs & async workflows
- ▸Cloud deployment & DevOps (AWS)
Where I've worked
Nextbridge
→Alfred LLC — UAECurrentSoftware Engineer — Backend-Focused Full Stack
Working on Insurance Market UAE, a large-scale multi-provider insurance aggregation platform serving UAE customers.
- ▸Developed and maintained backend APIs for insurance plan aggregation across multiple UAE insurance providers
- ▸Designed and optimized database architecture using MySQL with Sequelize ORM and MongoDB
- ▸Built the Motor Revival lead re-engagement system — email campaigns, tracking, and analytics pipeline
- ▸Implemented full Arabic localization for insurance modules across the platform
- ▸Integrated third-party insurance provider APIs for real-time plan comparison and data sync
- ▸Improved system scalability and data consistency across multi-provider asynchronous workflows
TxLabz
Software Engineer — Full Stack
Worked as a Full Stack Engineer contributing to multiple enterprise-grade backend and SaaS applications.
- ▸Developed and maintained scalable backend APIs using Node.js, Express, and NestJS
- ▸Worked extensively with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and MySQL for complex data modeling
- ▸Built and optimized RESTful APIs for high-traffic applications
- ▸Integrated third-party services and external APIs for production systems
- ▸Worked on backend architecture improvements and system reliability
- ▸Collaborated with frontend teams to deliver full-stack features end-to-end
- ▸Improved performance and reduced API response times through optimization techniques
Smartfun Studios
Software Engineer
Built backend-heavy SaaS products and CMS-driven platforms across different domains.
- ▸Built REST APIs using Node.js, Express, MongoDB, and Firebase across multiple product lines
- ▸Developed a salon booking system with automated scheduling using cron jobs and notifications
- ▸Integrated headless CMS (Strapi) with custom content type management and API extensions
- ▸Awarded Employee of the Year for consistent delivery and technical contributions
Things I've built
Insurance Market UAE
Multi-provider insurance aggregation platform for the UAE market. Real-time plan comparison across motor, health, and travel insurance with automated lead engagement.
- ▸Integrated multiple UAE insurance provider APIs for real-time data
- ▸Built Motor Revival lead re-engagement pipeline (email + tracking + analytics)
- ▸Implemented Arabic localization across all insurance modules
- ▸Designed scalable multi-database architecture (MySQL + MongoDB)
Shortimize
Social media analytics SaaS platform for YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok creators. Subscription-based with Stripe billing and advanced hashtag filtering.
- ▸Resolved critical Stripe billing and subscription lifecycle issues
- ▸Built hashtag filtering and analytics aggregation module
- ▸Optimized Supabase RPC calls for faster dashboard queries
Deepview
High-traffic content discovery platform with SEO-first architecture, ISR-powered pages, and headless CMS integration.
- ▸Built SSG + ISR architecture for fast, SEO-optimized pages at scale
- ▸Integrated Sanity CMS from scratch with custom content schemas
- ▸Achieved strong Core Web Vitals and search indexing performance
Limeleads
B2B lead generation SaaS with subscription billing, advanced data filtering, and CSV export capabilities.
- ▸Migrated billing system from Stripe to Paddle with zero downtime
- ▸Rebuilt frontend architecture for better performance and UX
- ▸Implemented advanced filtering system with paginated CSV export
FlyX — Aviation Platform
Backend system for an aviation learning mobile application with course management, role-based access, and secure authentication.
- ▸Designed and built role-based REST APIs (student, instructor, admin)
- ▸Built course management system with progress tracking
- ▸Implemented secure JWT-based authentication and authorization
Swoodle
Location-based deals and merchant offers platform connecting businesses with nearby users through real-time geo-targeted recommendations.
- ▸Built real-time deals API with location-based filtering and ranking
- ▸Developed role-based dashboards for merchants and platform admins
- ▸Implemented geo-based recommendation engine using MongoDB geospatial queries
Tech stack
Tools and technologies I work with on a regular basis.
Proficiency Overview
Let's work together
I'm open to new roles, freelance projects, and interesting collaborations. Whether you're hiring or have a project in mind — reach out.
work@iamabdul.com