Full Stack Engineer

Open to full-time

Bio

Azka I is a Full Stack Engineer with several years of experience in developing and scaling web applications across backend, frontend, and cloud infrastructure. Her core stack includes Node.js, Express, NestJS, Python (Django), and React. Azka builds RESTful APIs, microservices, and real-time systems using WebSockets. She is skilled in leveraging AWS and Azure services like EC2, S3, Lambda, and CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments. Her backend expertise extends to PostgreSQL, Redis, and MongoDB, focusing on performance optimization and caching strategies. At Calcite Technology, Azka led the development of Certified.io, an Australian certification platform, architecting multi-environment workflows and ensuring stable deployments. She implemented CI/CD pipelines on AWS with automated tests and security checks. Previously, at Priseen Solutions LLC, she developed location-based services with Node.js and Mapbox, integrating third-party APIs like Stripe for secure payments. Azka holds a Bachelor of Computer Science from FAST NUCES. She is best suited for roles that require building scalable, maintainable systems with a focus on cloud services and real-time applications.

Expertise

Node.jsReactAWSSQLPythonMongoDBAzureSeleniumJavaJavaScript

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Assessments

Project Assessment

(92/100)

Implement LRU Cache AlgorithmMedium
Real-Time Dashboard in ReactMedium

Projects

WatchTower Volunteer Platform

Volunteered as a backend contributor with Code for Pakistan for a civic tech NGO.

Saveior Personal Savings and Goal Management

Enables users to set and track personal and group savings goals.

ECommerce Backend

Efficient tracking of stock levels, low stock alerts, and sales data.

Experience

Senior Full Stack Developer
Calcite TechnologyJun 2025 — Present
- Led end-to-end development of Certified.io, a large-scale Australian certification platform.
- Architected multi-environment workflows (dev/staging/prod) and ensured smooth, stable deployments.
- Implemented feature toggles and configuration management for multiple RTOs under one codebase.
- Built CI/CD pipelines on AWS (CodePipeline/CodeBuild/ECS/EC2) with automated tests and security checks.
- Developed scalable backend services in Node.js/Express, with PostgreSQL and Redis for caching and sessions.
- Built responsive, performant React front-end applications.
- Delivered integrations with Stripe, Meta APIs, and implemented WebSockets for real-time features.
- Worked extensively with EC2, S3, AWS Lambda, and Airflow for automation and backend workflows.
Node.jsPythonPostgreSQLRedisReactAWSEC2S3
Software Engineer
Priseen Solutions LLCMay 2024 — Jun 2025
- Developed and integrated location-based services using Node.js, Mapbox, and RESTful APIs.
- Implemented third-party API integrations, including Stripe for secure payment processing.
- Designed and managed cloud-based file storage solutions using Azure Blob Storage.
- Improved backend performance by implementing Redis caching strategies.
- Collaborated with external service providers and internal teams for microservice-based integrations.
- Integrated WebSockets for real-time communication.
- Wrote optimized SQL queries and data models for PostgreSQL.
- Migrated development environments to staging and production using CI/CD workflows.
Node.jsMapboxRESTful APIsStripeRedisAzure Blob StorageWebSocketsPostgreSQL
Software Quality Engineer
Solar InformaticsJun 2023 — Jun 2024
- Created and executed manual test scripts for comprehensive backend systems coverage.
- Automated API testing using Postman.
- Utilized Selenium and Playwright for automated testing of front-end applications.
PostmanSeleniumPlaywright
Database Intern
Askari BankJul 2021 — Sep 2021
- Developed and executed SQL queries to rectify incorrect records.
SQL