Arsalan Tahir

Senior Software Engineer

Lahore, Pakistan

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Arsalan Tahir

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Senior Software Engineer specializing in full‑stack development and microservices. Skilled in system design, cloud technologies, and leading teams to deliver scalable, maintainable solutions aligned with business goals.

Core focus

Full‑stack, microservices & system design

5+ years
Frontend
Frontend Development (React.js, Next.js)
Backend
Backend Development (Node.js, Nest.js)
Microservice
Microservice Architecture
System
System Design & Architecture

ABOUT

Senior Software Engineer with deep experience building full‑stack applications, microservices, and cloud‑native systems. Comfortable owning solutions end‑to‑end—from architecture and API design to frontend implementation and delivery in production. Passionate about clean abstractions, resilient systems, and mentoring engineers to build software that scales with both users and teams.

PROJECTS

Full Stack Web Developer

Holmz.io Property Platform

SEO‑friendly, high‑performance property platform built with Next.js and Nest.js.

A property discovery and management platform with rich search, filtering, and data‑driven insights.

  • Implemented server‑side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG) for fast, SEO‑optimized pages.
  • Built scalable backend services with REST and GraphQL APIs for complex filtering and search.
  • Optimized performance across the stack, improving time‑to‑interactive and reducing response times.
Next.jsReactTypeScriptNest.jsPostgreSQL
Holmz.io property listings interface

CASE STUDY

2023 – 2024

Next.js · React

Full Stack Web Developer

Durolabs SaaS Platform

Microservices‑based platform core that scaled customer adoption and usage.

The core system powering Durolabs, built around microservices for reliability, horizontal scaling, and rapid feature delivery.

  • Designed and implemented multiple microservices connected via REST and GraphQL.
  • Improved system performance and reliability, supporting growth from 10K to 25K monthly active users.
  • Collaborated closely with product and design to iterate quickly on user‑facing features.
ReactNode.jsGraphQLMicroservicesRedisDocker
Durolabs analytics dashboard illustration

CASE STUDY

2021 – 2023

React · Node.js

Senior Full Stack Engineer

Bloomer – Kids Finance App

React Native fintech app helping children learn to manage money with goals, allowances, and real‑time insights for parents.

A mobile application that teaches children financial literacy through gamified savings goals, virtual wallets, and guided spending limits, with a companion dashboard for parents.

  • Designed the mobile architecture and state management for a smooth cross‑platform experience on iOS and Android.
  • Implemented secure backend services for user accounts, transactions, and parental controls.
  • Collaborated with product and design to craft flows that balance safety, compliance, and an engaging UX for kids.
React NativeTypeScriptNode.jsNest.jsPostgreSQL
Bloomer kids finance app screens on mobile devices

CASE STUDY

2023 – Present

React Native · TypeScript

Senior Full Stack Engineer

Viscap Creative Suite

Internal content creation app that suggests high‑performing ad templates and manages creative workflows.

A web application used by internal marketing teams to generate, manage, and iterate on ad creatives using reusable templates and performance insights.

  • Built a template engine that allows non‑technical users to compose and customize ad layouts quickly.
  • Implemented role‑based access control and workflow states for drafts, reviews, and approvals.
  • Improved asset search and filtering to speed up content discovery across large libraries.
Next.jsReactNode.jsMongoDB
Viscap creative management dashboard with ad templates

CASE STUDY

2022 – 2023

Next.js · React

Senior Backend & Platform Engineer

RelayAutomotive Dealership Platform

End‑to‑end platform for managing the full lifecycle of buying and selling new and used cars.

A multi‑tenant system that supports dealers and operations teams from lead intake through financing, paperwork, and delivery.

  • Designed services to manage inventory, pricing, and customer journeys across multiple dealerships.
  • Integrated external providers for payments, financing, and document signing.
  • Implemented dashboards and workflow tooling for operations and sales staff.
Next.jsNode.jsNest.jsPostgreSQLMicroservices
Automotive sales workflow dashboard for dealerships

CASE STUDY

2021 – 2023

Next.js · Node.js

Senior Backend Engineer

Global Car Rental Platform

High‑traffic car rental platform supporting multi‑currency pricing, global suppliers, and complex booking flows.

A large‑scale rental platform that compares offers from hundreds of suppliers, handles dynamic pricing, and manages bookings across many countries and currencies.

  • Optimized key API flows to reliably handle spikes in search and booking traffic.
  • Implemented services for pricing, availability, and reservation management with robust monitoring.
  • Worked closely with product teams to roll out new features without impacting conversion.
Node.jsTypeScriptMicroservicesPostgreSQLRedis
Global rental car search and booking interface

CASE STUDY

2022 – Present

Node.js · TypeScript

Full Stack Engineer

ImRatedMe Social Rating Platform

MERN‑stack platform where users can share profiles and receive ratings and feedback from their community.

A social platform focused on lightweight profiles, feedback, and rating interactions, designed for high engagement and fast iteration.

  • Implemented core profile, rating, and feed features using a MERN architecture.
  • Delivered real‑time updates and notifications for user interactions.
  • Designed database schemas and indexes to keep user interactions performant at scale.
MongoDBExpressReactNode.js
ImRatedMe social profile and ratings interface

CASE STUDY

2020 – 2022

MongoDB · Express

Senior Full Stack Engineer

MetroRide AdPlayer

Tablet‑based entertainment and ad delivery platform for passengers in UK taxis.

An in‑vehicle experience that streams curated entertainment content and targeted ads to tablets installed in taxis, managed through a central operations console.

  • Built content scheduling and playback logic tailored for short taxi rides.
  • Implemented analytics to measure engagement and ad performance across fleets.
  • Delivered a management dashboard for uploading creatives, configuring campaigns, and monitoring devices.
ReactNode.jsTypeScriptPostgreSQL
Taxi seat‑back tablet showing entertainment and ads

CASE STUDY

2021 – 2022

React · Node.js

EXPERIENCE

Senior Software Engineer / Senior Full Stack Developer

DevMind Studio

08/2024 – Present

Remote

  • Architecting and developing full‑stack solutions using modern technologies, optimizing system performance, and improving code maintainability.
  • Driving technical decisions and best practices, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring high availability and reliability of services.
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to refine product requirements, streamline development workflows, and align technology with business goals.

Full Stack Web Developer

Holmz.io

05/2023 – 08/2024

Remote

  • Delivered a full‑stack web application from scratch using Next.js and Nest.js with a server‑side architecture.
  • Built and optimized scalable backend services with REST and GraphQL APIs for efficient data handling and retrieval.
  • Engineered a high‑performance frontend with SEO‑friendly server‑side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG).

Full Stack Web Developer

Durolabs.co

03/2021 – 04/2023

Remote

  • Led and developed scalable full‑stack web applications in a microservices architecture ensuring high availability and performance.
  • Designed and implemented RESTful and GraphQL services, integrating multiple microservices for seamless data flow.
  • Collaborated across cross‑functional teams to deliver maintainable, scalable software solutions with smooth CI/CD deployment.

Software Engineer

CodingCops

01/2020 – 02/2021

Lahore, Pakistan

  • Worked with other engineers to evaluate and improve software and hardware interfaces.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to evaluate software and hardware changes.
  • Created proofs of concept for innovative new solutions.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Durolabs Platform Growth

Developed and scaled a core module of Durolabs, increasing customer adoption by 60% and boosting monthly active users from 10K to 25K, while significantly improving user retention.

MetroRide AdPlayer Rollout

Led the engineering delivery of a tablet‑based entertainment and ad platform for UK taxis, achieving a smooth rollout across fleets with reliable content delivery and actionable engagement analytics.

ImRatedMe Platform Launch

Shipped the first production version of the ImRatedMe social rating platform on a MERN stack, enabling thousands of users to create profiles, share feedback, and interact with minimal latency.

CONTACT

Let's talk about systems that scale.

Available for senior and lead engineering roles, architecture discussions, and high‑impact consulting.

arsalantahir122@gmail.com

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