Available for workCyberjaya, Malaysia

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Hi, I'm Shahzaib Muhammad Akram. A Senior Software Engineer - Frontend specializing in React.js, Next.js, and performance optimization. I transform complex requirements into seamless, high-performance digital interfaces.

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About Me

Results-driven Frontend Engineer with 6+ years of experience in designing, developing, and optimizing scalable web applications. Strong expertise in React.js, TypeScript, Next.js, and OutSystems, with a deep focus on performance optimization, SEO improvements, responsive UI/UX, and agile methodologies. Adept at working in cross-functional, international teams, solving complex technical challenges, and ensuring high-quality software delivery. Experienced in GDPR-compliant development for EU clients.

Digital Inventions

Deriv P2P Trading Hub

// FinTech

A high-performance Peer-to-Peer trading platform allowing users to exchange local currency for digital assets. Features real-time WebSocket updates, secure escrow integration, and a responsive mobile-first design.

React.js WebSocket TypeScript SASS

Pro-Trader Dashboard

// Data Visualization

Advanced financial dashboard for Stocks and Crypto markets. Includes interactive charting, live price tickers, and technical analysis tools using high-speed data aggregation.

Next.js D3.js GraphQL Tailwind

Vintage E-Commerce Core

// E-Commerce

Scalable SSR architecture for multi-vendor retail platforms. Implemented complex cart logic, payment gateway integrations, and SEO-optimized product rendering.

Next.js Redux Node.js Stripe API

Secure KYC Onboarding

// Security & Compliance

GDPR-compliant identity verification flow with biometric integration. Reduced drop-off rates by 15% through optimized UX and step-by-step progress feedback.

React OutSystems REST APIs Formik

Professional Journey

Senior Software Engineer - Frontend

4X Software - Deriv
April 2023 – Present Cyberjaya, Malaysia
  • Revamped user onboarding process in OutSystems, increasing sign-up conversions from 75% to 85% and real account creation from 50% to 60%.
  • Engineered React.js and TypeScript components, improving frontend performance across Accounts, KYC, TradersHub, and CRO teams.
  • Spearheaded frontend release management, collaborating with backend, QA, and product teams to ensure timely deployments.
  • Optimized UI/UX design, reducing navigation complexity and improving mobile responsiveness (20% faster interactions).
  • Integrated performance tracking analytics in OutSystems, enhancing data-driven decision-making.
  • Conducted code reviews, debugging, and security compliance testing to maintain high coding standards.
  • Ensured GDPR compliance in frontend development for EU clients.
React.jsTypeScriptOutSystemsPerformanceGDPR

Frontend (Next.js) Developer

Vintage Solutions
Feb 2022 – April 2023 Pakistan
  • Built e-commerce web platforms using React.js, Next.js, and TypeScript, leveraging server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG) for optimal performance.
  • Improved SEO rankings by 20% and accessibility compliance, ensuring top-tier user experience across devices and browsers.
  • Designed and implemented state management solutions using Redux, enhancing application efficiency and maintainability.
  • Collaborated with backend teams to optimize API integrations, improving data fetching and performance by 25%.
Next.jsReact.jsReduxSEOSSR/SSG

Web Developer

Freelancing
Sep 2020 – Feb 2022 Remote
  • Developed custom web applications with React.js, ensuring responsiveness and cross-browser compatibility.
  • Designed and deployed SEO-friendly, scalable websites for startups and small businesses, increasing client visibility by 30%.

React Developer

AppCrates
July 2020 – May 2021 Pakistan
  • Developed modular, reusable UI components with React.js, reducing development time by 30%.
  • Worked closely with backend engineers for API integrations and seamless data flow.

React Developer

Green Systems
May 2019 – July 2020 Pakistan
  • Built and maintained React-based web applications, enhancing speed and performance.

Technical Arsenal

Frontend Development

React.jsNext.jsTypeScriptJavaScript (ES6+)React QueryHTML5CSS3SASS

Backend & Tools

NodeJSExpressGraphQLRESTful APIsGitWebpackDockerCI/CD

UI/UX & Testing

Figma-to-CodeResponsive DesignAccessibilityJestReact Testing LibraryTestIM

Methodologies

AgileScrumKanbanJiraPerformance OptimizationSEO

Qualifications

Academic

BS (HONS) Computer Science

GC University Faisalabad

Pakistan

Languages

English (Fluent)
Urdu (Native)
German (Basic)

Certifications

Advanced React & TypeScript Development

Udemy

Agile Project Management & Scrum

Coursera

Frontend Performance Optimization

Google Developers

Docker & Docker Compose

Linkedin Learning

OutSystems Associate Developer

OutSystems

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