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Bilal Azam
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Senior Software Engineer & Solution Architect | Node.js · React · NestJS · Azure/AWS/GCP

AI-native engineer
Available for hire
Years of experience
13+ years
Experience level
Lead
Available for
Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Freelance
Available from
01 Sep 2026

Analytical and motivated Full Stack Developer with extensive experience in web development, designing clean consumer-facing applications and backend systems with attention to detail. Demonstrated expertise in collaborative fast-paced environments, with strong written communication skills. Skilled in HTML5, CSS3, Vue.js, and modern JavaScript frameworks while maintaining clean code practices and data-driven decision making. Experienced in AI-powered solutions, state management (Redux/MobX), and RESTful API development with a focus on security and optimization.

Employment History

Technical Lead at IT247 Solutions 2024 - 2026
– Lead the design, architecture, and development of cutting-edge E-commerce solutions using modern frameworks such as Nest.js, Angular, and React.js. – Oversee rigorous code reviews, providing strategic feedback and ensuring adherence to high coding standards, with a strong focus on optimizing performance for high-traffic platforms. – Contribute to strategic planning by developing long-term technical roadmaps that support scalable growth and innovation. – Foster a culture of continuous learning and collaboration within the team, promoting best practices and the effective use of modern frameworks. – Proactively identify technical risks and implement robust mitigation strategies, ensuring software quality through comprehensive testing, meticulous documentation, collaborate and continuous process improvement.
Software Engineering Manager at Telenor 2022 - 2024
– Directed the migration of the My Telenor app authentication system from a third-party web view to an internal solution, achieving annual savings of approximately 56 million PKR. – Managed and mentored a diverse team of 34 professionals—including senior developers, mobile app developers, 1 solution architects, and business analysts—in the development and deployment of cloud-based applications on Microsoft Azure. – Oversaw multiple development streams, including major feature releases, production bug fixes, and enhancements, ensuring timely and efficient project delivery. – Spearheaded feature development initiatives that doubled year-over-year revenue growth while maintaining high standards of quality and performance. – Managed budgeting and resource allocation across various software projects, ensuring optimal use of resources and milestone delivery. – Collaborated with Azure API Management and Azure Functions to seamlessly integrate external APIs and cloud services, enhancing overall system performance. – Played a key role in recruiting and building a highly skilled, diverse engineering team in close collaboration with human resources.
Senior Software Engineer at Gelato 2021 - 2022
– Provided strategic insights during product planning, increasing project efficiency by 25% through effective use of Agile and Scrum methodologies. – Mentored junior developers in Nest.js, Node.js, React.js, Angular, JavaScript and TypeScript, boosting team productivity by 20%. – Identified and implemented process improvements in React.js, GraphQL, Nest.js and Node.js and deployments on GCP, significantly reducing development time. – Contributed valuable insights during product planning sessions, aligning technical strategy with business objectives. – Proactively identified areas for process improvement, implementing changes that led to significant time savings for the team. – Championed best coding practices within the team to improve overall code quality and maintainability. – Maintained comprehensive documentation of development work, facilitating knowledge sharing among team members. – Conducted thorough testing to identify and resolve bugs, ensuring optimal software performance. – Regularly reviewed peers’ code contributions, offering constructive feedback to enhance overall product quality. – Optimized code performance for improved user experience and system efficiency.
Senior Software Engineer at Tabadul 2019 - 2020
– Promoted best coding practices in React.js and Node.js, enhancing code quality and reducing bugs by 30%. – Conducted extensive testing using Docker and GIT, ensuring optimal software performance and reliability. – Developed scalable applications using Agile methodologies, accelerating project delivery by 15%. – Contributed valuable insights during product planning sessions, aligning technical strategy with business objectives. – Maintained comprehensive documentation of development work, facilitating knowledge sharing among team members. – Conducted thorough testing to identify and resolve bugs, ensuring optimal software performance.
Senior Fullstack Developer at VoIP Terminator 2018 - 2019
– Analyzed end-user feedback to identify areas of improvement and implement necessary changes that enhanced overall user satisfaction. – Optimized website performance with effective caching strategies, database indexing, and server configurations. – Managed version control systems like Git for tracking code changes, enabling streamlined collaboration among team members. – Led architecture design decisions to ensure overall application scalability, modularity, and maintainability. – Enhanced user experience by integrating responsive design principles and ensuring cross-browser compatibility.
Laravel Developer at Skyscrapers 2015 - 2018
– Developed next-generation integration platform for internal applications. – Built databases and table structures for web applications. – Coordinated deployments of new software, feature updates, and fixes. – Estimated work hours and tracked progress using Scrum methodology. – Evaluated functional compliance of company products. – Contributed ideas and suggestions in team meetings and delivered updates on deadlines, designs, and enhancements
Senior PHP Developer at Radiance Services 2013 - 2013
– Created database-driven Content Management System for the website using PHP and MariaDB – Implemented other microsites using tools such as Drupal and WordPress – Worked directly with the product managers/departmental heads in determining the design, look and feel of the External sites/intranet sites. – Involved with statistical reporting and analytics for website traffic. – Works with e-commerce team to integrate shopping cart and login elements on website. – Worked on creating alternate sites for mobile devices.
PHP Developer at EASTERN DRILLING SERVICES 2012 - 2013
– Selected and implemented agile development practices according to the application requirements for every project. – Developing web application software that interfaced with database. – Using PHP, PDO, MySQL, JavaScript, jQuery, AngularJS, AJAX, CSS, and HTML – Developing web application software that interfaced with database using PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, AJAX, CSS, and HTML – Providing ongoing consulting support and application maintenance for clients paying close attention to details – Designing application databases using MySQL; rewrite queries to improve query response time. – Re-developing corporate website using WordPress. – Developing PHP/MySQL based web services for mobile app (Android/IOS).

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical (Telecommunication) at COMSATS Institute of Information Technology 2010 - 2014