Muhammad Haider Aziz

Sr. Backend Engineer (Php/Laravel)

+966598240503
mhaideraziz22@gmail.com
Riyadh
Transferable Iqama
Immediate Joining
linkedin.com/in/mhaider01/

Summary

Results-driven Senior Backend Engineer with over 5 years of experience delivering high- performance web applications and APIs using PHP (8+), Laravel, and MySQL. Specialized in building scalable, secure, and maintainable backend systems with a deep understanding of RESTful API design, microservices, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, DigitalOcean). Proficient in optimizing system performance, implementing DevOps best practices, and managing complex deployments using CI/CD pipelines. Known for writing clean, testable code and solving challenging backend problems with speed and accuracy. A collaborative team player with a track record of leading projects from concept to launch, aligning technical solutions with business goals.

Skills

Languages & Frameworks

PHPLaravel (Advanced)Laravel (Horizon, Passport, Sanctum, Scout)PHPUnitJavaScriptBasic React/Next.jsBasic Python(Django)Basic Node.js

Database & Caching

MySQLPostgreSQLMongoDBIndexingQuery OptimizationCaching (Redis)

API Development

RESTful API DevelopmentAPI AuthenticationAPI Rate Limiting & Throttling

AI Integrations

ChatGPTClaudeDeepSeekOpenAI API IntegrationPrompt EngineeringLLM-Based Content GenerationAI-Powered ChatbotsLaravel AI Workflows

Architecture

MVC ArchitectureEvent-Driven ArchitectureService LayerRepository PatternOOP

DevOps & Tools

Git & GitHubDocker (basic)AWS (S3, cloud watch)Laravel Scheduler & Queues

Security

Web Security BasicsQuery OptimizationAJAX

Professional Experience

Sr. Software Engineer

Droidor

Jul 2023 – Jun 2025
  • Designed and deployed scalable SaaS applications with Laravel and MySQL.
  • Led cross-functional teams for API architecture, DevOps, and cloud deployments.
  • Integrated advanced third-party APIs (ChatGPT, Claude, iOL Pay).
  • Improved backend performance and security, ensuring high uptime across platforms.

Sr. Software Engineer

ILSA Interactive

Aug 2022 – Mar 2023
  • Developed in-house web applications using Laravel and Next.js.
  • Implemented RESTful APIs and managed CI/CD pipelines on cloud infrastructure.
  • Conducted code reviews and performance tuning.

Software Engineer

GrocerApp

Nov 2020 – Aug 2022
  • Led SAP integration and AWS service implementation (RDS, CloudWatch).
  • Developed secure payment systems with Stripe and internal gateways.
  • Built and maintained e-commerce APIs for seamless user experience.

Associate Software Engineer

My Technology EST

Jan 2020 – Nov 2020
  • Developed cross-platform mobile apps using Flutter.
  • Integrated REST APIs and improved app performance and UI.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences, Pakistan

Graduated 2019

2014-2019

Projects

  • ExploreTECH PRO – AI-Powered B2B Marketplace
  • ExploreTECH – B2B Digital Marketplace
  • Reserval – Flight and Hotel Booking System
  • GrocerApp – Online Grocery Platform
  • NumerIQ – AI-Powered Math Tutor
  • MeesterBriefSchrijver – AI Legal Letter Generator
  • Abeta – Online Learning Platform

Courses & Certifications

  • Employee of the Month, GrocerApp – For outstanding contributions and consistent delivery.
  • Advanced Laravel & REST API Training (internal and external mentorships).