
Houssam Hichami
Full-Stack Engineer | Python, Ruby on Rails, React
Salary / Daily rate
Fifi, Morocco
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Skills
About me
Intro
Software Engineer specializing in Python, Ruby on Rails, Django, and React, with hands-on experience building full-stack applications, backend services, APIs, automation tools, and data-driven solutions. I have worked across SaaS and telecom projects, contributing to API migration initiatives, backend feature development, Python-based automation, system integrations, cron jobs, and reporting/statistics services. My experience covers both product-focused development and operational tooling, with a strong focus on clean implementation, maintainability, and efficient delivery. I enjoy solving real business problems through software and collaborating with cross-functional teams to build reliable, scalable, and user-oriented solutions in Agile environments. Key technologies: Python, Ruby on Rails, Django, React, SQL, PostgreSQL, Docker, Sidekiq, GCP, Ansible, GitLab, Jira
Work experience
SII Group Morocco
Apr 2023 - Present
3 years 7 months
Casablanca et périphérie
Software Engineer – Ruby on Rails / ReactJS (Solocal)
Apr 2025 - Present
1 year 7 months
Casablanca et périphérie
Worked on the evolution of ClicRDV, a SaaS appointment scheduling platform, contributing to feature delivery and API modernization in a collaborative Agile environment. Contributed to the migration to the new API by developing and integrating multiple backend features Implemented features related to user anonymization and data privacy workflows Worked on the platform’s Facebook integration Developed and maintained several cron jobs supporting recurring business and technical processes Collaborated with Solocal’s statistics team to build a dedicated statistics API for data access and reporting use cases Contributed to backend and platform development using Ruby on Rails and a modern ecosystem including Docker, GCP, Sidekiq, Sentry, Nginx, GitLab, and Jira
Full-Stack & Automation Engineer (Bouygues Telecom)
Apr 2023 - May 2025
2 years 2 months
Casablanca-Settat, Maroc
Contributed to a long-term client assignment for Bouygues Telecom, designing, developing, and maintaining three full-stack portals built with Django and React Developed and improved Python-based automation scripts supporting radio-related workflows, with a strong focus on maintainability and continuous feature delivery over two years Built and maintained Ansible network automation playbooks for configuration, validation, and pre-checks on Cisco and Nokia infrastructure Bridged software engineering and automation topics across web applications, telecom operations, and infrastructure tooling Worked in an Agile environment, collaborating closely with cross-functional technical and operational teams
Full Stack Engineer
x-labs
Mar 2022 - Dec 2022
10 months
Roosendaal, Netherlands
Developed a full-stack application using React.js, Electron, Firebase, and Express.js Delivered key features including multi-provider authentication, dynamic dashboards, and configurable chatrooms Implemented and maintained Firebase security rules to secure application data Worked closely with the Scrum team to deliver user stories and technical improvements Resolved bugs and contributed to overall product stability and usability
Data Analyst – Python, SQL, Power BI
Confidential
Apr 2020 - Jul 2021
1 year 4 months
Paris, France
Partnered with Business and IT teams to translate reporting needs into actionable data solutions Built accurate and detailed recurring reports for Fashion, Goods, and Leather Goods departments Supported data model development through backtesting, evaluation, validation, and continuous reporting improvement Delivered concise analytical insights for top management to enable faster decision-making Used Python, SQL, Power BI, and Tableau for data manipulation, analysis, and visualization
Python Developer – Automation & Data Processing
docaposte
Mar 2019 - Mar 2020
1 year 1 month
Paris, France
Designed and developed Python-based solutions for business data automation and transformation Produced weekly reports on supplier business flows and archiving activities Built a C# .NET Core tool to simplify data file conversion and usage for end users Worked closely with business teams to tailor data formats and workflows to operational requirements
Education
Microverse
2021 - 2022
8 months
- Spent 1300+ hours mastering algorithms, data structures, and full-stack development while simultaneously developing projects with JavaScript, React, and Redux. - Developed skills in remote pair-programming using GitHub, industry-standard git-flow, and daily standups to communicate and collaborate with international remote developers all around the globe.
Université Bourgogne Europe
Master's degree, Applied Mathematics
2017 - 2018
1 year 4 months
Université de Bordeaux
Master's degree, fundamental mathematics
2016 - 2017
11 months
Licenses & certifications
Certificate of completion : Ruby on Rails Module
Issued: Feb 2022
Certificate of completion : Ruby/Databases Module
Issued: Jan 2022