Summary
Azka I is a results-driven Full-Stack Developer with 2+ years of experience building and scaling production-grade web applications across backend, frontend, and cloud infrastructure. She specializes in Node.js, Express, NestJS, Python (Django), and React, with strong expertise in designing RESTful APIs, microservices, and real-time systems using WebSockets. On the backend, she works extensively with PostgreSQL, Redis, and MongoDB, focusing on performance optimization, caching strategies, and clean data modeling. Azka has hands-on experience with AWS and Azure, including EC2, S3, Lambda, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-based storage solutions, enabling reliable and automated deployments across multiple environments. She has delivered complex third-party integrations such as Stripe, Mapbox, and Meta APIs, and brings a strong quality mindset through automated testing with Jest, Cypress, Playwright, and Postman. With a background spanning full-stack leadership, DevOps, and software quality engineering, she consistently delivers scalable, maintainable, and high-performance systems for real-world applications.
Meet Azka I.
Assessment Scores
Great score on Implement LRU Cache Algorithm, Difficulty Medium
Great score on Real-Time Dashboard in React, Difficulty Medium
Great score on Reverse Digits of a 32-bit Integer, Difficulty Easy
Great score on Word Search in Grid, Difficulty Medium
Great score on Validate Parentheses in a String, Difficulty Hard
Experience
Calcite Technology
Senior Full Stack Developer
Full-Time
Jun 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.
Technologies:
Node.js
Python
PostgreSQL
Redis
React
AWS
EC2
S3
Priseen Solutions LLC
Software Engineer
Full-Time
May 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.
Technologies:
Node.js
Mapbox
RESTful APIs
Stripe
Redis
Azure Blob Storage
WebSockets
PostgreSQL
Solar Informatics
Software Quality Engineer
Full-Time
Jun 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.
Technologies:
Postman
Selenium
Playwright
Askari Bank
Database Intern
Intern
Jul 2021 — Sep 2021
Developed and executed SQL queries to rectify incorrect records.
Technologies:
SQL
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.
Education
Bachelor of Computer Science
2019 - 2023
FAST NUCES
Islamabad, Pk
