
Waqas Awan
Full Stack Software & AI Engineer || React, Vuejs, Python, AI, Aws, React Native
Salary / Daily rate
Birmingham, UK
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Skills
About me
Intro
Results-driven Full Stack Developer with over 10 years of experience delivering robust web applications and scalable enterprise solutions. Extensive expertise in both frontend and backend development, with strong proficiency in technologies including NestJS, Next.js, PostgreSQL, PHP , and Python. Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and optimise high-performance systems with a focus on usability, security, and scalability. Experienced in Agile environments and modern DevOps practices, with hands-on experience across cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure, including CI/ CD pipelines and version control systems. Recognised for strong analytical thinking, problem-solving capabilities, and a commitment to continuous professional development. Dedicated to delivering high-quality, maintainable solutions that support business objectives and drive measurable impact.
Work experience
Full Stack AI Engineer
Open Clouds
Oct 2022 - Mar 2026
3 years 6 months
- Architected and delivered three large-scale SaaS platforms: • Donation Management System – Enabled nonprofits to manage donations with multi-gateway payments, automated tax documentation (CERFA), and transparent donor tracking. • NotionVision – Developed an AI-powered content creation and monetisation platform integrating OpenAI, LangGraph, and multi-cloud TTS/STT services for chat, code, image, and article generation. • Association Management System – Built an end-to-end solution for event planning, volunteer coordination, accounting, and stakeholder communication. - Designed and implemented scalable full-stack architectures using modular services and containerised deployments, ensuring high availability and maintainability. - Integrated secure payment solutions and storage workflows, improving system reliability, compliance, and transaction transparency. - Developed and orchestrated AI-driven workflows, enabling advanced content generation and automation features across platforms. - Led end-to-end development across backend, frontend, and DevOps, accelerating delivery through automation and streamlined CI/CD processes. - Improved system performance, stability, and deployment efficiency through containerisation and infrastructure optimisation.
Full Stack / System Engineer
I2Prod
Jul 2020 - Oct 2022
2 years 4 months
•Developed backend systems using C++, Java (Spring Boot), and C# (.NET), handling data processing and API development. •Built real-time data pipelines and integrations with blockchain networks, cryptocurrency platforms, and enterprise ERP systems. •Worked on Web3 and crypto-related systems, including transaction processing, wallet integrations, and smart contract interactions. •Designed APIs using REST, WebSockets, and event-driven patterns, using PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis. •Developed frontend applications using React, Angular, Vue, and Ember, building responsive and reusable UI components. •Built cross-platform mobile apps using React Native and Flutter, integrating APIs and ensuring smooth performance. •Worked with AWS, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines to deploy and manage applications. •Implemented automated testing using Cypress, Playwright, and Selenium to ensure application quality.
Web Developer
TCM
Mar 2018 - Jul 2020
2 years 5 months
•Architected and developed high-performance web and mobile applications using modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue.js, Node.js), improving development efficiency and reducing feature delivery cycles by 15%. •Designed and deployed scalable frontend applications on AWS, leveraging cloud-native architectures to enhance reliability, performance, and horizontal scalability •Led the implementation of modern development tooling, including Webpack, Babel, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines, reducing development and deployment cycle times by 30%. •Designed and optimized RESTful and GraphQL APIs, improving query efficiency and reducing data retrieval latency by 20% through schema design, caching strategies, and query optimization. •Built and maintained high-throughput backend services using Python frameworks (FastAPI, Django, Flask), supporting APIs, data processing pipelines, and third-party integrations. •Developed cloud-ready microservices using Micronaut, focusing on lightweight, scalable, and maintainable service architectures. •Implemented robust data access layers using Micronaut Data with PostgreSQL and MongoDB, incorporating advanced query optimisation and Redis-based caching for high-traffic systems. •Collaborated cross-functionally with product, infrastructure, and QA teams to deliver production-grade systems with strong observability, fault tolerance, and performance monitoring.
Education
University of Gloucestershire
Msc in Data Science, Data Science, Computer Science
2023 - 2024
1 year
Iqra University (Official)
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science
2013 - 2018
5 years 5 months
Licenses & certifications
AI Fluent Tech Professional
Issued: May 2026