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Senior
Registration: 09.06.2026

Umar Farooq

Specialization: Full Stack Developer
— Senior Full Stack Engineer with 6+ years of experience building API-first microservices and SaaS platforms. — Proficient in Node.js, Python (Django), PHP (Laravel), TypeScript, React.js, Next.js, Vue.js, and Angular. — Designs and implements cloud infrastructure on AWS using Docker, GitHub Actions, and AWS CDK for CI/CD automation. — Experienced with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, Firebase, and Oracle databases. — Integrates third-party services including payments (Stripe, PayPal), CRM systems, REST and GraphQL APIs. — Mentors engineers, conducts code reviews, and delivers clean architecture in cross-functional teams.
— Senior Full Stack Engineer with 6+ years of experience building API-first microservices and SaaS platforms. — Proficient in Node.js, Python (Django), PHP (Laravel), TypeScript, React.js, Next.js, Vue.js, and Angular. — Designs and implements cloud infrastructure on AWS using Docker, GitHub Actions, and AWS CDK for CI/CD automation. — Experienced with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, Firebase, and Oracle databases. — Integrates third-party services including payments (Stripe, PayPal), CRM systems, REST and GraphQL APIs. — Mentors engineers, conducts code reviews, and delivers clean architecture in cross-functional teams.

Skills

Node.js
Python
PHP (Laravel)
TypeScript
React.js
Next.js
AWS
Docker
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
GraphQL
REST API
Express.js
Vue.js
Angular
FastAPI
CI/CD
GitHub Actions
MySQL
JWT / OAuth
TailwindCSS
Redux
Jest
Cypress
AWS CDK
JavaScript
Firebase
Microservices
Django
HTML5 / CSS3

Work experience

Senior Full Stack Engineer
09.2024 - 05.2026 |Marlee
Node.js, TypeScript, React, PHP/Laravel, AWS CDK, Docker, GitHub Actions
● Led development of SaaS platforms supporting AI-driven collaboration and performance insights. ● Designed and implemented secure, API-first microservices architectures using Node.js and TypeScript. ● Mentored developers and conducted code reviews to ensure clean, maintainable code. ● Integrated third-party services including payments, CRM, and external APIs. ● Provisioned and managed cloud infrastructure using AWS CDK and automated deployments with Docker and GitHub Actions.
Senior Full Stack Engineer
06.2022 - 08.2024 |Prosple
Next.js, Python (Django), Docker, GitHub Actions, PostgreSQL, REST API
● Built SaaS platforms connecting students with employers and education opportunities using Next.js. ● Designed and implemented secure, API-first microservices using Python (Django) for high-traffic applications. ● Mentored engineers and conducted code reviews to maintain clean architecture. ● Integrated third-party services including payments, CRM systems, and partner APIs. ● Managed CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments using Docker and GitHub Actions.
Full Stack Developer
08.2020 - 05.2022 |Fluent Commerce
Node.js, React, Docker, GitHub Actions, REST API, AWS
● Led development of cloud-based SaaS systems supporting distributed order management at scale. ● Architected API-first, microservices-based solutions enabling customizable customer experiences. ● Mentored engineers and conducted code reviews to ensure clean architecture and reliability. ● Integrated third-party services and partner APIs to extend platform capabilities. ● Managed CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments using Docker and GitHub Actions.

Educational background

Information Technology (Bachelor’s Degree)
2019 - 2022
Australian Institute of Higher Education

Languages

EnglishAdvanced