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MuhammadHamza
SeniorSoftwareEngineer
BSc Computer Science, 4.0 GPA (1st Class Hons)London, UK
Full StackNext.jsTypeScriptPythonJavaAWS

Building high-performance, scalable applications with modern technologies. Passionate about creating elegant solutions to complex problems.

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Years Experience

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Projects Completed

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Companies Worked With

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Major Awards

Skills & Expertise

Technologies and tools I've mastered throughout my career

Programming

Java (Helidon, Spring Boot)
TypeScript
Python
C# (.NET Core)
Solidity

Backend

Node.js
tRPC
Django
Drizzle ORM
PostgreSQL
MySQL
MongoDB

Frontend

React
Next.js
TailwindCSS
HTML
CSS
Redux

Other

Docker
Kubernetes
NumPy
Pandas
AWS
Terraform
Git
CI/CD (GitHub Actions)

Work Experience

My professional journey as a software engineer

Senior Software Engineer – Full Stack

Senapt

Jan. 2025 – Present

London, United Kingdom

  • • Spearheaded the redesign and relaunch of Tomato Energy's platform, delivering polished, accessible, and highly responsive UI components; earned internal recognition as a frontend expert.
  • • Led the end-to-end discovery and implementation of an authentication system for the new Business Broker Portal backend service, ensuring robust security and scalability to support future growth targets.
  • • Engineered backend services using Java with Helidon, contributing to mission-critical solutions and ensuring smooth system integration with external APIs and legacy systems, improving data processing efficiency.
  • • Migrated infrastructure from a Docker-based setup to Kubernetes (K8s) using Tilt for streamlined local development, enabling multiple isolated instances that accelerated testing cycles by 40% and reduced environment setup time from days to hours.
  • • Enhanced Kubernetes infrastructure by optimising Helm charts, automating deployment processes and improving scalability for production environments, which minimised downtime during updates and supported seamless handling of increased traffic loads.
  • • Implemented infrastructure-related enhancements, including advanced CI/CD pipelines integrated with Docker and Kubernetes, facilitating automated testing across multiple instances and boosting overall development efficiency by enabling parallel feature development without conflicts.
Java
Helidon
Next.js
TypeScript
Microservices
Docker
Kubernetes
Tilt
Helm
CI/CD
AWS
UI/UX

Senior Software Engineer (L3-L5)

Eiger Trading

Mar. 2022 – Dec. 2024

London, United Kingdom

  • • Led the development of high-performance trading platforms in Python and Java, achieving a 93% reduction in transaction latency.
  • • Scaled system capacity from approximately 100 to over 50,000 trades daily, reducing critical batch processing time from 1.5 days to under 1 hour.
  • • Architected a Python-based microservices system utilising Docker and Kubernetes, improving system scalability by 40% and enhancing deployment agility.
  • • Designed and deployed a full-stack Inventory Service with React and Node.js, ensuring seamless integration with core trading systems and delivering a responsive UI that enhanced inventory management efficiency.
  • • Delivered a secure email microservices architecture using Python and Node.js, significantly improving reliability and processing efficiency for high-volume communications.
  • • Mentored junior and mid-level developers in Python best practices and agile methodologies, fostering a high-performing and collaborative team environment.
  • • Spearheaded technical communication between development teams and traders, facilitating the implementation of customised trading solutions and ensuring seamless platform integration.
Java
Python
React
Node.js
Docker
Kubernetes
Microservices
PostgreSQL
DynamoDB
AWS
Terraform

Junior Software Engineer

Wiley Edge

Oct. 2021 – Feb. 2022

London, United Kingdom

  • • Developed robust backend systems using Python and Java, integrating Spring Boot to build modular and scalable REST APIs for financial data services.
  • • Designed secure, cloud-deployable applications with an emphasis on real-time data processing and system resilience.
Python
Java
Spring Boot
PostgreSQL
AWS
Docker
Kubernetes

Software Developer

AdamJee Mart

Jun. 2021 – Sep. 2021

London, United Kingdom

  • • Developed and deployed full-stack e-commerce applications using React, Node.js, and Python-based REST APIs, enhancing the online customer experience.
  • • Integrated JWT authentication for secure, role-based multi-level admin access, safeguarding sensitive company and user data.
  • • Enhanced operational efficiency by automating and streamlining order processing and customer interaction workflows, reducing manual data entry.
React
Node.js
MongoDB
JWT
REST APIs
AWS
Docker

Junior Software Developer

Global Digital Consultants

Aug. 2020 – May. 2021

London, United Kingdom

  • • Engineered key features for React and Node.js-based web applications, delivering dynamic, responsive, and user-friendly UIs.
  • • Built real-time data visualisation tools, fetching and processing large-scale analytical datasets to provide actionable business insights.
  • • Worked closely with stakeholders and product owners to translate business requirements into robust and maintainable technical solutions.
  • • Ensured product reliability and quality by collaborating proactively with QA teams for comprehensive testing and timely issue resolution.
React
Node.js
MongoDB
JWT
REST APIs
AWS
Docker

Education

My academic background and achievements

Queen Mary University of London

BSc Computer Science, First Class Honours (4.0 GPA)

Sep. 2017 – Aug. 2020

London, United Kingdom

Key Modules

Algorithms & Data Structures, Semi-Structured Data & Advanced Data Modelling, Big Data Processing, Image Processing, Compilers, Web Programming

Academic Distinction

Awarded the prestigious 'Deputy Principal's Award' for outstanding academic excellence.

Final Year Project

Designed and implemented a cross-border payment system leveraging Ethereum smart contracts to facilitate secure and transparent international transactions.

Awards & Achievements

Recognition for excellence in technology and academics

Global Coding Challenge

Credit Suisse

Ranked 5th Globally

2019

Deputy Principal's Award

Heriot-Watt University

For outstanding academic excellence

2017

Copper Award

Cambridge Chemistry Challenge

University of Cambridge

2015

Featured Projects

A showcase of my best work and technical achievements

ShazPay

ShazPay

A SaaS platform enabling users to generate shareable payment links and receive instant cross-border payments. Features Stripe Connect integration for secure, automated payment processing and seamless payouts directly to user bank accounts.

  • Shareable payment links generation
  • Instant cross-border payments
  • Stripe Connect integration
  • Real-time balance tracking
  • Multi-currency support with live FX rates
  • Automated payouts to bank accounts
  • Modern mobile-responsive dashboard
  • Streamlined onboarding flows
Next.js
TypeScript
TailwindCSS
shadcn/ui
Node.js
Drizzle ORM
Stripe Connect
PostgreSQL
Stripe Connect
Multi-currency
Vercel
Railway
ESU Store

ESU Store

A comprehensive full-stack e-commerce platform architected with Next.js, React, and TypeScript, delivering high-performance and dynamic user experience. Features scalable, type-safe APIs with tRPC and modern UI built with TailwindCSS and Shadcn UI components.

  • High-performance e-commerce platform
  • Type-safe APIs with tRPC
  • Modern UI with TailwindCSS and Shadcn UI
  • Scalable backend services with Express.js
  • Efficient data storage with PostgreSQL and Drizzle ORM
  • Redis caching for 60% database load reduction
  • CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
  • Modular and maintainable backend architecture
Next.js
React
TypeScript
TailwindCSS
Shadcn UI
Express.js
tRPC
Redis
Drizzle ORM
PostgreSQL
Cloudflare
PayloadCMS
CI/CD Pipelines
Coin Pulse

Coin Pulse

A real-time cryptocurrency tracking platform with advanced analytics, portfolio management, and market insights. Features include live price updates, historical data analysis, and personalized alerts.

  • Real-time cryptocurrency price tracking
  • Portfolio management and performance analytics
  • Historical data visualization with charts
  • Custom price alerts and notifications
  • Market trends and insights
  • Responsive design for all devices
Next.js
TypeScript
TailwindCSS
Chart.js
WebSocket
Node.js
Drizzle ORM
WebSocket
PostgreSQL
Vercel
Railway

Get In Touch

Interested in working together? Feel free to reach out!

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/-muhammadhamza

GitHub

github.com/hamza3256

Website

hamzaquant.com