I'm Ghulam Murtaza, a Senior Backend Engineer and Full-Stack Developer with 10+ years of experience building scalable, high-performance web applications, APIs and data-driven systems.
I am a Senior Backend Engineer and Full-Stack Developer specializing in PHP and Laravel. Over more than a decade in web development, I have worked on scalable web applications, enterprise platforms, APIs and data-driven systems.
My core strength is backend engineering, including REST API design, database optimization, system architecture, third-party integrations and performance tuning. I also work across the frontend using Vue.js, React.js, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, TailwindCSS and Bootstrap.
Throughout my career, I have worked on enterprise applications, e-commerce platforms, CRM systems, affiliate platforms and custom CMS solutions. I enjoy taking complex requirements and turning them into reliable, maintainable software.
I have also worked with distributed teams across the USA, UK and Middle East, using Git-based workflows, Agile methodologies and modern remote collaboration tools.
My experience covers the complete lifecycle of modern web applications, from architecture and backend development to frontend interfaces, integrations and deployment.
More than 10 years of PHP experience with strong expertise in Laravel, backend architecture and production-ready applications.
Designing and integrating RESTful APIs and connecting applications with third-party services and platforms.
MySQL and PostgreSQL development, query optimization, data modeling and performance-focused database work.
Building responsive interfaces with Vue.js, React.js, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, TailwindCSS and Bootstrap.
Experience with AWS, Docker, GitHub, Bitbucket and Git-based development workflows.
Experience integrating services including Stripe, PayPal, CommissionFactory, Awin and payment gateways.
More than a decade of professional experience building web applications, e-commerce platforms, CRM systems and scalable software solutions.
Developed and maintained enterprise-grade applications using Laravel, Vue.js and MySQL/PostgreSQL. Built RESTful APIs and third-party integrations, designed scalable modules, optimized application performance and mentored junior developers.
Built and deployed PHP/CodeIgniter web applications and e-commerce platforms. Worked on cross-browser testing, responsive UI improvements and client requirements.
Developed CRM solutions and CMS platforms using PHP, WordPress and OpenCart while maintaining and optimizing core product software.
Built custom shopping cart websites, integrated payment gateways including PayPal, Authorize.Net and Realex, and developed CMS solutions using PHP and MySQL.
University of Management & Technology
2012
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