Shamiq.dev

Muhammad Shamiq Hussain

Senior Software Engineer / Team Lead

Backend Team Lead | Laravel • Node.js • Java • PostgreSQL • AWS

About Me

Experienced backend engineer with 7+ years of hands-on development in PHP, Laravel, Node.js, MySQL, and JavaScript. Currently working as Team Lead Software Engineer at Adalat Group (DentalZorg). Passionate about clean code, system design, and building scalable SaaS platforms.

🛠️ Skills

languages

PHPJavaScriptJavaSQLGo

frameworks

LaravelNode.js (Express)Spring Boot

frontend

React.jsRedux ToolkitTailwind CSS

tools

DockerGitJiraConfluenceGitHub Actions

databases

MySQLPostgreSQLRedis

cloud

AWSGCP

other

Shopify PlusRabbitMQMicroservicesCI/CD

Experience

Team Lead Software Engineer @ Adalat Group (DentalZorg)

Jul 2024 - Present · Remote - Netherlands

  • Developed core infrastructure and authentication system following OWASP best practices.
  • Created a Laravel CRUD API generator, accelerating development by 12x.
  • Built modular components for easier scalability and future features.

Lead Software Engineer @ Gaditek (SQUATWOLF)

Apr 2021 - Jul 2024 · Remote - Dubai, UAE

  • Rebuilt a fully automated Order Management System (OMS) to streamline inventory and order flow.
  • Integrated payment solutions including Apple Pay, Google Pay, 2Checkout, Checkout.com, and BNPL options (Klarna, Postpay, Afterpay).
  • Significantly increased order accuracy and reduced manual overhead.

Software Engineer @ Sapphire Consulting Services

Feb 2019 - Apr 2021 · Karachi, Pakistan

  • Developed a multi-service insurance portal using CodeIgniter, Node.js, and MySQL.
  • Architected a secure and scalable database structure ensuring high data integrity.

PHP Developer @ BOXYGEN

Jun 2018 - Feb 2019 · Karachi, Pakistan

  • Contributed to a full-scale ERP system for schools, covering academic, attendance, and administrative modules.
  • Engineered a reliable attendance system with precise tracking for students and staff.
  • Optimized backend with MySQL for performance and data accuracy.

🎓 Certifications

Software Architecture: From Developer to Architect

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Tech on the Go: From Software Developer to Architect

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Learning RabbitMQ

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Learning TypeScript

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Software Architecture Foundations

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Node.js Essential Training

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Learning ECMAScript 6+ (ES6+)

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Designing RESTful APIs

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JMeter: Performance and Load Testing

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PHP 7 New Features

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Advanced Design Patterns: Design Principles

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Learning Cloud Computing: Cloud Storage

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Learning React.js

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React: Ecosystems

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AWS Builder's Online Series Certificate of Attendance

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

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PHP Tutorial Course

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SQL Fundamentals

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🚀 Projects

DentalZorg Portal – Adalat Group

A complete patient management and appointment booking system for a leading Netherlands-based dental care provider.

E-commerce Automation – SQUATWOLF

Automated order processing, inventory sync, and marketing flows using Shopify Plus and Laravel microservices.

PakRe Portal

Developed a secure insurance and reinsurance platform with API-first architecture at Sapphire Consulting Services.

Pakerp.net

Built and optimized core ERP modules for finance, schools, and HRM at BOXYGEN.

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