Senior Backend Engineer | 7+ Years Experience | PHP, Laravel, REST APIs

I build the high-stakes backend systems powering multi-tenant SaaS, complex FinTech, and high-scale marketplaces across the World.

Over the last 7+ years, my engineering focus has been translating intricate business rules, split-payment logic, and strict regulatory frameworks into secure, high-availability Laravel architectures. Whether orchestrating multi-party payouts via Stripe Connect, engineering dual-rate tax systems for European compliance, or scaling database schemas for property networks, I build backends that are architecturally sound and performance-optimized.

WHERE I DELIVER THE MOST VALUE:

• Complex Payment & FinTech Architecture: Custom Stripe Connect setups (90/10 split, automated payouts), recurring billing, and secure client accounting.
• High-Performance Rest APIs: Database schema design from scratch, deep MySQL index/query optimization, and Redis-driven queue systems for asynchronous workloads.
• Technical Team Leadership: Led backend engineering teams of 6-8 devs, managed system planning, performed code reviews, and acted as the primary technical liaison for international clients.
• Multi-Tenant SaaS & Real-Time Engines: Engineering secure tenant isolation layers and real-time systems using WebSockets, Pusher, and Firebase FCM.

PROVED DELIVERABLES IN PRODUCTION:

• Yuunri (Berlin Grocery Marketplace): Built the full backend. Integrated Stripe Connect split payouts, Uber Direct API for live delivery quotes, and a custom German VAT compliance module handling dual-rate tax structures (7%/19%).
• House of Memories (Berlin Concept Platform): Engineered a 4-tier recurring billing engine with automated slot booking and capacity-control logic.
• Gnomen & Voza (UK PropTech SaaS): Maintaining and optimizing critical REST APIs for property management networks, handling Sales, Lettings, and regulated accounting.

TECH STACK & ECOSYSTEM:

• Backend & DB: Laravel | PHP | MySQL (Optimized) | Redis | REST APIs
• Cloud & DevOps: AWS | GCP | Docker | Linux Admin | CI/CD
• Integrations: Stripe Connect | Mollie | PayPal | Pusher | Firebase | Twilio
• AI Velocity: Claude Code | Cursor AI (leveraging AI to maximize dev speed and quality)
• Mobile Clients: Designing clean API contracts for Flutter & React Native

STATUS & GOALS: Based in Lahore, Pakistan, and fully preparing for relocation to the Gulf region. I am actively seeking conversations around:

• Senior Backend Engineer / Laravel Architect roles
• Technical Lead / Engineering Manager opportunities
• SaaS, FinTech, & High-Scale Marketplace platforms