Syed Adeel Raza - Backend Developer

Building Scalable Backend Systems

Backend Developer | Building Scalable, Secure & Production-Ready Systems I help teams build high-performance backend systems using Node.js, Laravel, and Python, with real-world experience in AWS deployments, Docker, CI/CD, and Nginx.
🔹 What I Do
✅ Build and maintain scalable backend systems
✅ Design and develop RESTful APIs for web & mobile apps
✅ Optimize databases for performance and reliability
✅ Deploy and manage applications in cloud and containerized environments
✅ Work closely with frontend teams to deliver production-ready solutions
🔹 Deployment & DevOps Experience
✅ Deployed multiple production-ready applications on AWS using Docker
✅ Configured Nginx reverse proxy for domain-based routing
✅ Implemented CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions
✅ Secured applications with SSL (Certbot) and DNS management
✅ Managed and migrated MySQL databases in production
🔹 Tech Stack
✅ Node.js (Express), PHP Laravel, Python
✅ REST APIs, Microservices
✅ MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
✅ Docker, Nginx, AWS
✅ CI/CD (GitHub Actions), Git/GitHub
✅ SSL, DNS Management
I’m passionate about writing clean, maintainable code and building backend systems that scale. I enjoy mentoring junior developers and continuously improving my skills — currently exploring advanced Python and Django.
🔹 Open To
✅ Backend / API Development roles
✅ Cloud & DevOps-oriented projects
✅ Teams building scalable, real-world systems
📩 Let’s connect if you’re looking for a backend developer who understands both code and production deployments

Featured Projects

📱 Live on Play Store

Ayesha Amir Memorial Hospital (AAMH)

Complete backend development and database management for a hospital management mobile application. Handled server deployment, configuration, bug fixes, and ongoing maintenance.

Node.js Express MySQL RESTful API Server Config

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📱 Live on Play Store

Pigeon Gate

Developed robust backend infrastructure and managed databases for a specialized mobile application. Responsible for API development, server deployment, testing, and production maintenance.

PHP Laravel PostgreSQL REST API Testing

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📱 Live on Play Store

Ujaala Blood Circle

Built complete backend system for a blood donation mobile application. Managed database architecture, API endpoints, server configuration, and ensured smooth deployment and ongoing support.

Node.js MongoDB Express API Design

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📱 Live on Play Store

Ask CPG

A real-time telehealth platform enabling patient–doctor chat,images sharing, audio messaging, and video messaging. Implemented WebSocket-based real time communication between patients and doctors.

Node.js Express WebSockets Real-time Chat

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🛒 Backend Completed

Mart / Grocery App

Complete backend system for a mart application including product management, orders, users, authentication, and server deployment.

Node.js Express MySQL / MongoDB REST APIs Git & GitHub Server Deployment

🚧 In Development

Recruitment Agency App

Currently developing backend infrastructure for a recruitment management system. Building scalable APIs, database design, and server-side logic for job posting and candidate management features.

PHP Laravel MySQL REST API

🚧 In Development

Restaurant Management App

Developing comprehensive backend solution for restaurant operations including order management, inventory tracking, and customer data. Focus on performance optimization and real-time updates.

Node.js PostgreSQL WebSockets

🌐 Live Website

Ayesha Amir Memorial Hospital Website

Designed and developed complete WordPress website for hospital services. Handled content management, custom theme development, and ongoing maintenance.

WordPress PHP MySQL Custom Theme

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Production Deployment Experience

AWS Lightsail Multi-Project Deployment

Successfully deployed three full-stack Node.js applications on a single AWS Lightsail instance with custom domains, SSL certificates, and automated CI/CD pipelines.

Nginx Reverse Proxy for multi-app routing
GitHub Actions CI/CD pipeline
MySQL production databases
DNS A-Records via Hostinger
HTTPS with Certbot SSL
PM2 process management

Production Server Management

Managed environment variables, file uploads, firewall rules, and port routing for scalable backend deployments.

Environment variables via .env
Nginx port routing
Static asset handling
Linux server maintenance
Secure SSH deployments
PM2 auto-restart

Tech Stack & Expertise

Backend Frameworks

Node.js Express.js PHP Laravel Python

Databases

MySQL PostgreSQL MongoDB

Frontend Technologies

React.js Vue.js HTML5 CSS3 Tailwind CSS JavaScript

API & Architecture

RESTful APIs Microservices API Integration

DevOps & Tools

Git/GitHub CI/CD Docker WordPress

Professional Experience

Backend Developer

AJ CodeToCure Technologies

📍 Clovis, California, United States

Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Building scalable and reliable backend systems using Node.js (Express), PHP Laravel, and Python. Focused on developing clean server-side logic, optimizing database performance, and integrating APIs.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver user-focused features
Handle debugging, performance improvements, and code reviews
Optimize database queries and implement best practices for scalability
Design and maintain RESTful APIs for web and mobile applications

PHP Laravel & Node.js Backend Developer

Freelance (Fiverr)

📍 Remote - Worldwide

Jul 2019 - Jul 2024 (5 years 1 month)

Built custom backend solutions for web and mobile applications for clients worldwide. Specialized in designing, developing, and integrating RESTful APIs, optimizing database performance, and ensuring projects are scalable and secure.

Delivered 50+ successful projects with 5-star ratings
Provided full-stack support with responsive interface implementation
Handled deployment and maintenance for diverse client requirements
Built custom CMS solutions and API integrations

Backend Development Intern

BM Developer

📍 Islamabad, Pakistan

Jul 2021 - Aug 2021 (2 months)

Assisted in backend development with PHP Laravel and Node.js (Express)
Helped design and integrate APIs to connect backend services with frontend applications
Contributed to responsive web development using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and Tailwind CSS
Troubleshooted issues and optimized database queries (MySQL and MongoDB)

Education

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