Frontend Engineer

Open to full-time

Bio

Shahzada S is a Senior Frontend Engineer with over six years of experience building high-performance, scalable web applications for enterprise SaaS and large-scale e-commerce platforms. He specializes in modern frontend ecosystems, including React.js, Next.js, TypeScript, Angular, and Remix. Shahzada builds production-grade interfaces, focusing on frontend architecture, performance optimization, and state management. His work includes integrating headless CMS and e-commerce solutions using Shopify, Contentful, Strapi, and GraphQL and RESTful APIs, with a strong emphasis on testing strategies using Jest and React Testing Library. At Convert Digital, Shahzada led frontend development for large-scale e-commerce solutions, improving page load times by 45% and achieving 95% code coverage. At xiQ Inc, he developed SaaS for Fortune 500 companies, enhancing application performance by 40% and user base growth by 45%. His work at Rent My Ride resulted in a 40% increase in user engagement and a 25% boost in conversion rates. Shahzada holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Lancaster University. He is well-suited for roles that require building scalable, high-performance web applications with a focus on modern frontend technologies and best practices.

Expertise

GraphQLReactNext.jsTypeScriptAWSShopifyAngularJavaScriptHTMLCSSNode.jsGitWordPressVue.js

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Assessments

General Project Assessment

(93/100)

Perfect on Implement LRU Cache AlgorithmMedium
Great on Real-Time Dashboard in ReactMedium

Projects

Chemist Warehouse

Led the frontend development of the complete redesign of ChemistWarehouse.com.au — Australia’s largest pharmacy and medicine ecommerce platform. We rebuilt the user experience with a Next.js + React.js frontend, powered by TypeScript for type safety and scalable code. The site was integrated with a headless CMS (e.g., Contentful) and modern ecommerce platforms to enable dynamic content and fast page performance. Our focus on performance, accessibility, and responsiveness helped deliver a seamless shopping experience to millions of customers nationwide

xiQ Inc

Worked on the development of xiQ’s Workbench, a powerful profile-based marketing tool used by several Fortune 500 companies to drive personalized engagement and insights. Built a responsive, high-quality frontend with React.js, Tailwind CSS, and Redux for state management, ensuring a seamless user experience across complex workflows. Collaborated closely with backend engineers on a Python-based API to support real-time data processing, user profile insights, and campaign orchestration. Focused on performance, usability, and scalable architecture to support enterprise-grade customers.

One Stream Live

Led the redesign of the One Stream multistreaming platform, enabling users to broadcast live or pre-recorded video to 45+ social media platforms and web destinations simultaneously. Reimagined and rebuilt the user interface with a focus on usability, performance, and scalability, modernizing workflows for stream setup, destination management, and real-time monitoring. Implemented a clean, responsive frontend using React.js and Tailwind CSS, enhancing clarity and efficiency for complex streaming configurations. Collaborated on optimizing backend integrations to ensure low-latency delivery and seamless multistream connections across diverse APIs and platforms. The redesign significantly improved user engagement, reduced cognitive load, and streamlined the overall streaming experience.

Rent My Ride

Developed the frontend for RentMyRide.ae, a modern vehicle rental marketplace built with Next.js to deliver fast, SEO-optimized, and highly responsive user experiences. Designed and implemented key features including dynamic listings, search and filtering, booking workflows, and user dashboards using server-side rendering and static generation where appropriate. Collaborated with backend and design teams to integrate APIs, ensure performance at scale, and provide a seamless experience across devices. Focused on clean architecture and maintainability to support future product growth and enhancements.

Experience

Senior Frontend Engineer
Convert Digital, AUJan 2021 — Present
- Lead frontend development using React.js, Next.js, and TypeScript for large-scale e-commerce solutions serving Australian companies with $50-60M monthly revenue
- Spearheaded adoption of Remix framework for building high-performance Shopify storefronts, improving page load times by 45%
- Conducted code reviews and established frontend best practices, increasing code quality by 35% as measured by static analysis tools
- Implemented comprehensive testing strategies achieving 95% code coverage, significantly reducing production bugs
React.jsNext.jsTypeScript
Senior Frontend Developer
xiQ Inc, California, USAJan 2019 — Jun 2021
- Developed enterprise-level SaaS for Sales and Marketing in Fortune 500 companies
- Architected scalable frontend solutions using React.js, Next.js, and TypeScript, improving application performance by 40% and reducing load times by 50%
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement 15+ product features, contributing to 45% user base growth
- Led development of AI-based marketing platform frontend, implementing responsive interfaces that increased lead conversion rates by 28%
- Integrated RESTful APIs and third-party services, improving data handling efficiency and user experience
React.jsNext.jsTypeScript
Senior Frontend Developer
Techbay SolutionsJan 2018 — May 2019
- Led frontend development for rentmyride.ae using React.js and TypeScript, achieving 40% increase in user engagement and 25% boost in conversion rates
- Championed TypeScript adoption across frontend projects, reducing type-related bugs by 80% and improving code maintainability
- Conducted performance audits using Lighthouse and WebPageTest, consistently achieving 90+ scores for Performance and Accessibility
- Integrated payment gateways and third-party APIs for e-commerce platforms, increasing successful transaction rates by 28%
- Established robust testing suite using Jest and React Testing Library with 95% code coverage
- Designed and developed 15+ high-conversion landing pages using React.js, achieving average 35% conversion rate increase through A/B testing
React.jsTypeScript