Faisal Shehbaz
Senior Software Engineer | Full-Stack .NET & Azure
Salary / Daily rate
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
I’m a Senior Software Engineer and Full-Stack .NET Developer with 8+ years of experience building, modernizing, and supporting business-critical software across web, cloud, API, desktop, and data-driven environments. I have worked across very different delivery contexts—from early-stage startups and smaller product teams to large enterprises and government-sector projects—adapting my engineering approach to the scale, maturity, and constraints of each environment. I work across the full software lifecycle, from requirements analysis and technical design through frontend and backend development, API design, database engineering, integrations, automated testing, CI/CD, deployment, and production support. My core stack includes C#, .NET / ASP.NET Core, REST APIs, Entity Framework Core, LINQ, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Microsoft Azure, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and Angular. My domain experience includes FinTech, U.S. equities and options trading, Order Management Systems, financial-market platforms, healthcare, aviation, maritime software, hospitality, accounting, regulatory compliance, public-sector systems, and other enterprise applications. I have worked on transaction-heavy workflows, real-time communication, third-party integrations, payment and subscription services, reporting, administrative platforms, and systems where security, reliability, and data integrity are critical. A recurring part of my work is improving existing systems: upgrading .NET applications, replacing raw SQL with Entity Framework Core and LINQ, strengthening architecture and security, improving data-access patterns and performance, and resolving production issues across complex codebases. I work with Clean Architecture, SOLID principles, CQRS, design patterns, automated testing, code review, and pragmatic engineering practices. I also use GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, and Cursor as part of my day-to-day engineering workflow for code analysis, implementation support, debugging, refactoring, test preparation, technical research, and code review. These tools accelerate development, while final decisions remain grounded in engineering judgement, testing, security, maintainability, and peer review. I’m best suited to senior .NET and full-stack engineering roles where I can contribute across the stack, work through complex business problems, and help teams build or modernize software at any scale—from a growing startup product to a large enterprise or public-sector platform.
Work experience
Senior Software Engineer
Confidential
Oct 2023 - Present
3 years 1 month
Remote, OR 97458, USA
helped me get this job
Senior Software Engineer
BASSnet
Jul 2022 - Oct 2023
1 year 4 months
- Developed desktop, web, and API functionality supporting maritime and financial workflows. - Worked across C#, .NET, WPF, REST APIs, and MSSQL, translating stakeholder requirements into technical specifications and application components. - Developed and maintained SQL schemas, queries, and financial/operational reports. - Performed database tuning and investigated performance and production issues. - Supported unit testing, security practices, CI/CD pipelines, production incidents, and application maintenance. - Collaborated with distributed product, QA, UI/UX, and engineering stakeholders.
Senior Software Engineer
innRoad
Feb 2022 - Jul 2022
6 months
Remote, OR 97458, USA
- Developed C# and ASP.NET Core Web APIs for a hospitality property-management platform. - Analysed product requirements and translated them into technical specifications and implementation approaches. - Applied OOP, SOLID principles, and established design patterns across application development. - Integrated with Online Travel Agencies and credit-card providers. - Supported testing practices, technical guidance, debugging, and continuous engineering improvements.
Senior Software Engineer
Tkxel
Mar 2019 - Jan 2022
2 years 11 months
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Responsibilities - Delivered .NET applications across social housing, property management, portals, gift-card commerce, and other client-facing business systems. - Participated in requirements analysis, software design, architecture, development, testing, deployment, documentation, and production support. - Worked with C#, VB.NET, .NET Framework, .NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET Core, Web API, Entity Framework, LINQ, ADO.NET, and SQL Server. - Contributed to frontend development using JavaScript-based web technologies alongside APIs and server-side application components. - Refactored and debugged established codebases and enhanced legacy applications while preserving existing business workflows. - Worked with Azure, Azure DevOps, Git, TFS, Bitbucket, Jira, and Agile development practices.
Software Engineer
Big Bird Foods
Dec 2017 - Dec 2018
1 year 1 month
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Responsibilities - Built and maintained web and desktop business applications using C#, VB.NET, .NET, SQL Server, Entity Framework, ADO.NET, and LINQ. - Developed software supporting manufacturing, ERP, inventory, finance, security, and reporting processes. - Created SQL scripts, stored procedures, triggers, and reports using Crystal Reports, RDLC, and SSRS. - Diagnosed application bottlenecks and defects and provided technical support to internal business users.
Lecturer
Confidential
Jul 2017 - Aug 2018
1 year 2 months
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Experienced in designing engaging curricula, delivering impactful lectures, and supervising hands-on projects to enhance students' skills in the ever-evolving IT industry. Has a proven track record of fostering a positive learning environment through mentorship and constructive feedback. Known for staying current with industry trends, participating in research activities, and inspiring students' passion for lifelong learning.
Education
University of Sargodha
Master of Science, Information Technology
2015 - 2017
2 years 1 month
Grade: 3.68
University of Sargodha
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Licenses & certifications
Deloitte Australia - Cyber Job Simulation
Issued: Jun 2026